Name: Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax Fair Lakes
Address: 12815 Fair Lakes Parkway, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America, Fairfax, Virginia, United States of America
Rating: 8.7

What guests think

At Sonesta ES Suites Fairfax Fair Lakes, reviewers consistently highlight clean, spacious apartment-style suites with well-equipped kitchens, friendly staff, and a convenient location near shopping, dining, and major roads, making it popular for families, business, and longer stays.

Breakfast is frequently praised, though some guests report limited items, watery or fake-tasting eggs, and late setup. Recurring drawbacks include noise from thin walls or loud AC, an unexpected per-night parking fee, and occasional maintenance or cleanliness lapses, including smoke odors. Overall, expect a comfortable, practical stay with plenty of space and conveniences, but check details like parking charges and room location if you’re sensitive to noise.

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Facilities

Courtyard/patios and the fitness room are appreciated, and on-site laundry is available. Several guests note a $5 daily parking fee and mixed or unclear pool availability.

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Ralph

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a 1BR suite. It was very comfortable, clean, and perfect for us. The grounds and amenities (exercise room, basketball court, patios) were really nice too. I highly recommend this hotel.

10

Richard

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean and well kept rooms. Nice size fitness center.

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DANIEL

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large comfortable room. Friendly staff. No overhead covering for check-in which was a problem due to heavy rains. Luggage got soaking wet. Also was charged $5 for parking.

10

Wanda

Jan 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We stay at this hotel every time we visit Washington D.C. (more than 10 years). Nice area with shopping/dining and an easy drive into D.C. Staff is courteous, hotel is clean and quiet. Breakfast is great and the outdoor pool is wonderful.

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Angela

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the location. Proximity to restaurants, and shopping was convenient. The place was clean and beds were comfortable. I don’t like that I had to pay $5 extra per night for parking. Three floors and only two washers/dryers was not convenient.

10

Tricia

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect two bedroom suite for my family at a soccer tournament. Only wish there was a pool!

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Patti

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed for 4 nights. I wasn’t aware of a parking fee each nite. I won’t be staying at Sonesta any more

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Bernita

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They said they had a pool and there was no pool very disappointed doe the family reunion

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Donna

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Watch out for the $4.95 per day parking. They don't mention it when you check in. Surprise! Staff is excellent.

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Irene

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

We stayed for a week and the room was really homey. Breakfast was good, the laundry room was easy to use. Nearby shopping and restaurants.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as very clean, though a few guests reported lapses like leftover trash, smoke odors, or mold in a coffeemaker, and some common areas needed better upkeep.

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Chau

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel located in a very nice area, however the management team could keep up with cleaning a little more. The restrooms at the front desk area are very dirty and the hallway in all buildings need to be vacumm daily.

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Ada

Aug 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I just did not like to find the trash the previous guests left in the kitchen.

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Rafael

Dec 11, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

The first room had sticky floor in the kitchen and the sofa bed was very uncomfortable. The table was broken. I made a complaint in the morning and they moved my family for a better room. We are grateful with the staff services in this matter.

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Chris

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was so clean and it was great to have a little kitchen with a bigger fridge. I was able to make stuff to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. The breakfast was really terrific as well. We didn't bother with maid service. Just easy enough to get clean towels. I would definitely stay here again.

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Brittany

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was spotless! Traveling as a solo woman and felt very comfortable staying here. Would definitely recommend.

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donnamay

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was clean. Every item needed for the kitchen was provided. Any missing item is available at the front desk. The staff were friendly. The parking area was well lit. I would stay here again.

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Latroy

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

My family and I had a wonderful stay! The staff was friendly, the room was clean, and the hotel was in a quiet area with plenty of shopping centers and restaurants nearby. Aside from the noisy shower door and the AC unit being loud when it first turned on (though the noise faded afterward), everything exceeded our expectations, and we’d love to stay here again.

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Iryna

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Stayed April 2025, suit on the 3d floor, quiet, despite facing the highway, new kitchen utensils. The coffee e maker was left unclean having mold inside, but changed when asked. The washing sponge was left from previous guests, which was unpleasant. Someone was smoking marijuanna in their bathroom underneath and it vented trough. I gave 4 stars for those cleaned things, other than that great hotel.

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Sela

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Very strong cigarette smell in the hall. Windows were impossible to open with ripped screen. Tv and the desk space was the only good things.

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Barbet

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

First, reviews that said the AC was very noisy were correct. However, the room was very nice, very clean. The hallways and elevator, however, not so much. I took the stairs after getting my stuff in my room. Breakfast was mediocre at best. The location is fantastic as there are many stores and restaurants, including Target, Walmart, Olive Garden, Guapos, etc very close by. There is construction nearby but doesn’t interfere.

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Rooms

Suites are spacious and apartment-style with full kitchens and comfortable beds, making them practical for families and longer stays. Downsides include noise from neighbors or HVAC, occasional odors, and some worn or finicky fixtures and sofa/rollaway beds.

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Christine

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The “crib” they promised to have brought to the room ended up being a dirty pack-and-play with stains on it. It also was not secure and collapsed on one side with baby in it. This was brought after asking multiple times to please bring the crib that was requested over a month prior. The refrigerator in the room was randomly very loud like a kid squealing a few times and then back to quiet. Not a huge deal until it woke me in the night. Just a very average place with raggedy features.

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Lydia

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The place is ok, the kitchen is fully furnished. This is good if you want to cook for longer stay. The sofa bed is uncomfortable, the shower needs a little work. We stayed on first floor and you can hear the noise, footsteps on the top floor. The picture in the website is deceiving, the courtyard is hidden. We stayed in Suite 1 Queen bed with sofa bed(one bedroom)

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maureen

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great for families. lots of space for everyone to be comfortable. The kitchen is a huge plus .

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Erica Rochelle

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Paper thin walls - we were in bed at 9:30pm, and all night heard the baby in the room next door crying, kids running up and down the halls until 11:00pm, and the lady across the hall opening and closing her door while doing some very late packing. We called down to the lobby for them to please come up and talk to the people with the kids in the hallway and constantly opening and shutting of doors. We finally got to sleep around 3:30am and had to wake up at 4:15am for our flight. This place is lipstick on a pig - it's got a great layout, it was clean, it's updates, and even the bed is comfortable - but no one cares about any of that if they can't actually get to sleep because of the walls being too thin. I would have totally preferred an old and outdated if I could have actually slept in it.

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Alan

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room (2 BR) was large, and the beds were comfortable. However, there was noise from traffic, the air conditioner, and the folks on the upper floor. At check-in we were told that we had requested a wheelchair and a wheelchair accessible room which was not the same as an accessible room. I guess you need to be extremely explicit about any special requests. On the whole, it was a very good stay.

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Gary

Jun 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spent a couple days in the area to visit friends and family. Location is very convenient to I-66, Fairfax County Parkway and US50. Very comfortable bed and pillows. Only negative was the extremely loud A/C unit

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Dan

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It was quiet and convenient room layout. Kitchenet sink faucet was loose enough it made turning the water on and off tricky. The shower head had no pressure setting and the pressure coming out literally hurt to stand directly under. The AC was very loud every time it turned on, loud enough to wake you up.

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Robin

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the fact that the room was like a small apartment!!! Definitely would stay again! My TV in the living room wasn't working but they did come and fix it for me after I called.

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Deborah

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

This is our second time staying here. Very clean room and the bed was very comfortable

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Jiayi

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and spacious suite, good breakfast options, quiet surroundings, definitely recommend!

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and accommodating. However, some guests experienced slow or inconsistent responses at check-in or overnight, difficulty reaching the front desk, or miscommunication about requests.

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Allen

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I was impressed with this specific location. Very quiet guests. Front desk personnel were extremely accommodating!

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Scottie

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lady at front check in continued to say "i am new" when she couldn't answer any questions related to the property or amenities we wished to utilize. Phone in room didnt ring to front at all when we tried to get some help. I fell at the door to the right of the main entrance and injured myself. The light was very dim, it was night, the sidewalk has a huge gap/misalignment and I got my foot caught and fell face first, my knees took the brunt of the fall and are both severely swollen, scratched up, and bruised very badly.

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Jennifer

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was not able to reach the front desk at 2am when the upstairs decided to sound as they where rearranging the furniture and jumping from the bed to the floor.

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Heaven

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was fresh. The front desk staff was very accommodating and professional. I would stay here again

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Timothy

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, friendly staff, spacious, excellent service‼️

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Judith

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the convenient location to shopping, dining options and all of the amenities of the property. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Breakfast has many options and the staff keeps food fully stocked.

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Greg

Dec 11, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a great place if in town with family. The full kitchen helps and the breakfast in the morning is a hit for the kids. The place is located near a ton of food and shopping, and GMU so there is always something nearby in case you need something or want something to do. Only issues we noticed - it seemed like they were short staffed. Took 20min to get someone to the counter when checking in (8pm) and our room had cigarette burn holes on the carpet right in the main living room area, when it’s clearly a no-smoking facility.

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Marcus

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff were Great!

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Rachel

Mar 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent room for the price. Clean, quiet, decent beds. Staff was friendly (but a little hard to track down at times). I'd definitely stay there again.

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Anthony

May 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the stay. My only problem was when I checked in...the guy had the worst attitude and was very unprofessional. Sent me to my room without giving me my room number. Had to ask a housekeeper for assistance and she took me back to the front desk where the guy says the room number. Other than my check-in experience, I had an excellent stay. It was only 1 night...very comfortable room.

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Location

Location is consistently praised for easy access to shopping, dining, major roads, and the Vienna Metro; many also felt the area was safe and walkable. A few mentioned traffic or nearby venue noise in certain spots.

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Gary

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Convienent to shopping and Dulles airport

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Della

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, spacious rooms. Friendly staff, good breakfast, and pretty outdoor area. Convenient to Vienna station for riding metro into DC. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.

10

Claire Yoshie

May 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Spacious rooms, convenient location.

8

Martha

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was in town for baseball tournament. The hotel was perfect blend of comfort, cleanliness and desired location central to lots of amenities.

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Anny

Feb 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location and overall experience was excellent.

10

Priscilla

Feb 10, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

I love it here, and am still here after a month. I plan to stay another month before moving out-of-state. The staff here is wonderful. The facility is very nice/clean.

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steve

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean. Fair price. Food and shopping nearby

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Katie

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfectly fine. More of an apartment building situation than a hotel which was fine just was not expecting to see bikes in the halls and smell people cooking dinner when I arrived. Is very walkable to restraunts which is convenient.

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Judith

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideally situated, lots of food options and near all routes.

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Wanda

Jun 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We always stay here when visiting DC. Great central location and easy drive into the city. Shopping and restaurants near hotel.

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Dining

Breakfast earns frequent praise for quality, variety, and fast restocking, but feedback is mixed overall. Some guests found items limited or average, noted watery or fake-tasting eggs, or reported the setup starting late.

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Jay

Nov 28, 2025

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Stayed 22 nights

Room was clean. Housekeeping was very good. Breakfast was not the best I’ve had at hotel breakfast bars. Oatmeal that was supposed to be cooked was place in microwave and serve to other patrons and me watery like soup and not softened. Also, breakfast was often not ready at stated start times which meant breakfast had to be skipped.

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Heaven

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was fresh. The front desk staff was very accommodating and professional. I would stay here again

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Chris

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was so clean and it was great to have a little kitchen with a bigger fridge. I was able to make stuff to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. The breakfast was really terrific as well. We didn't bother with maid service. Just easy enough to get clean towels. I would definitely stay here again.

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Danez

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Not as good as other Sonesta suites I have stayed in Breakfast was “fake eggs” other offerings good Having said these things, I do recommend and would stay there again

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Kendra

Feb 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a great facility. The only complaint that I have is that they didn’t offer bacon or sausage for breakfast. I’m on a keto diet and can’t eat starch or a bunch of carbs

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Jiayi

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice and spacious suite, good breakfast options, quiet surroundings, definitely recommend!

10

Suruchi

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The stay was very pleasant. Satisfied with the amenities and supplies provided. Expected a but more diversity in breakfast options. The property is super tidy and clean and safe.

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Sharon

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good stay. Front desk was friendly and breakfast was good. Bathroom is located in the bedroom of the suite, which can be awkward if folks are using the sofa bed.

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Christina

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The suite was clean, and the kitchenette had all the cooking necessities to fix a meal. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The breakfast buffet was plentiful and expeditiously restocked to meet the demands of the guests.

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Barbet

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

First, reviews that said the AC was very noisy were correct. However, the room was very nice, very clean. The hallways and elevator, however, not so much. I took the stairs after getting my stuff in my room. Breakfast was mediocre at best. The location is fantastic as there are many stores and restaurants, including Target, Walmart, Olive Garden, Guapos, etc very close by. There is construction nearby but doesn’t interfere.

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