Name: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria,Virginia
Address: 6421 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America, Alexandria, Virginia, US
Price range: US$126–US$389 per night
Rating: 8.75

What guests think

At Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria,Virginia, travelers often note friendly service, clean and mostly spacious rooms, and a convenient location for Old Town and DC, with breakfast commonly praised for variety and value.

However, reviews repeatedly mention pool and hot tub problems (closures, cold water, over-chlorination or cleanliness), occasional elevator outages, and surprise parking fees. Noise from thin walls, upstairs footsteps, or nearby traffic comes up, and several basement-level rooms draw complaints about views, musty smells, bugs, and weak or no Wi-Fi. Service is generally helpful, though some guests experienced indifferent front desk interactions, early housekeeping knocks, slow responses, or reservation mix-ups. Expect a convenient, budget-friendly stay with standout staff and breakfast, but variable facilities.

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Facilities

Pool and hot tub are frequently reported as closed, very cold, over-chlorinated, or not well maintained, with occasional towel shortages. Guests also mention an elevator outage, key/front door glitches, and new parking fees.

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Josh

13 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Other than the front door being broken the whole time I was there it was a pleasant stay.

6

ELISSA M

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Booked at this hotel due to its proximity to Alexandria Old Town. We knew it was going to be hot and steamy in VA in June. So one of the reasons we booked this hotel was because they have a swimming pool. Unfortunately, the pool was out of service for the whole time we were there. We definitely could have used it on those 100 degree days. Also, the hotel advertised free parking on Hotels.com, but were told it was now $10/15 a night. False Advertising by Marriott

6

Barry

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pool/ jacuzzi was not available the entire 3 nights of my stay. Very disappointing

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Tracey

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not able to check in so I didn’t stay at the property. The advertisement listed an indoor pool. That’s the reason I picked that location because of the indoor pool. The pool was closed indefinitely

8

Bryan

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff workers were friendly and the hotel was clean. We booked this hotel for the pool and hot tub for our kids. The hot tub was down the entire time and the pool was down for a couple of days. One elevator was not working.

10

Joyce

6 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except the elevator being down

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Ryan

17 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First off on hotels.com it says parking was free. They tried to charge for parking before i mentioned that online it said it was free. They did honor the free parking then. Then no keys in the entire hotel worked. We had to have a worker let us into our room every time we left. They showed us a way we could keep our door open without it locking but I’m sorry I’m not going to do that. The tub in the room would not drain well and there was a ton of water over your ankles while showering. It’s not fun taking a shower like that. the pictures online look nice, but I would find another hotel to stay at as there are plenty in the area.

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Mary Danielle

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great except the pool was out of service.

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Brittany

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn’t the best experience for one night, water wasn’t hot, either remote control didn’t work and was missing buttons the beds was absolutely uncomfortable back was hurting so bad. I wouldn’t stay here again. Also, there were NO TOWELS in the pool area and when ask for some the person at front desk was not very pleasant.

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Joscelyn

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The pool and hot tub were not clean when we checked in and even filthier the next day. No towels were in the pool area either day as well. Two of our four guests awoke with insect bites on arms, legs, neck, face and head. Managment did nothing and claimed they never had problems with insect bites. The breakfast was good and the area was kept very clean.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and common areas. Others cite inconsistencies such as musty basement-level rooms, stray bathroom debris, a few pest reports (including one bed-bug claim), or leftover items from prior guests.

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Moustafa

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean property

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Karen

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was a nightmare and continues to be a nightmare as I have still not been refunded for the night we DID NOT STAY because the beds in the basement (yes the room was in a besement) were infested with BED BUGS!! Thankfully, I had not brought any personal affects into the room prior to discovering the bed bugs. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!

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Angela

1 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I chose this hotel because our family had a pleasant stay in 2022. This visit was opposite. During check-in, the staff member on duty was unfriendly and paid more attention to her phone, giggling at whatever was on there. Next, our actual room had an unpleasant smell (cleaning supplies + cigarette smoke smell). Breakfast was decent and the staff member on duty during checkout was pleasant. We will not book this hotel again when returning to the area.

10

Jose

24 Feb 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

I stay here frequently and occasionally find the room smells of body odor, despite appearing clean. I will spray the room a/c filter with my cologne just to overcome the BO smell but that only lasts a day or so. Very strange, as I request sheets and bedding be changed and the odor lingers.

10

Michael

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property, common places and room were impeccably clean Breakfast was more than adequate and re-supplied promptly.

10

craig

24 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was clean. Pool area was clean. Outside was clean. My family and I walked the area and felt safe. Traffic noise was a little loud inside our room at night.

4

mayumi

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One bedroom rooms are in the basement... no WiFi... Bugs on the bathrooms floor. It doesn't worth the rate.

2

Anitha

10 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Did not like the stay was smelling bad in the room

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meryl

1 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

rooms on c level smell moldy and pool needs to be cleaned and its freezing. staff is excellent, i had to change rooms 3 times because 1. refrigerator not working and bugs inside 2. tv did not work 3. room smelled like mildew i will not go back to this location ever again. however the staff was very nice and helpful. it was not their fault.

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Kenyon

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was great and the staff were all very kind. We did have a dirty washcloth hanging in our shower. However, everything else was great!

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable with useful layouts and upgrades available. Recurring drawbacks include thin walls and traffic noise, basement-level rooms with wall views and weak or no Wi-Fi, and comfort quirks like hard beds or flat pillows; some suites lack a bedroom door.

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Erika

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I actually was pretty disappointed with this stay. I read great reviews so I expected better. The walls are very thin so I heard coughs, conversations, TVs, and everything going on in the hallway. The tub was very creaky and made noises the entire time as you moved around while taking a shower. The fridge stay on for 2 hours and goes off for 8 hours, so items aren’t as cold as you’d wish them to be. What was most disappointing was the suite I reserved was unavailable so I had to opt for just the double queens. This gave me less beds for my family and I. I would not recommend or stay at this hotel ever again.

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Michelle

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great customer service. Wish the windows were sound proof since the hotel is right off a main street. Lots of sirens at night. Overall, the hotel experience was great to stay when we visited DC. Less than 30 mins to DC.

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Janiece

17 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The check in process was smooth and quick. Not too many hoops and not even a wait time. The front desk agent was very friendly and informative. We appreciated on site free parking. I was so grateful with how good this place smells. From the lobby to the room it was such a pleasant smell. Beds were comfortable, bathroom had an abundance of space and pleasant lighting. Loved the two TV’s for the room we were in it was a nice touch. The WIFI was a bit spotty which wasn’t so unsettling since we were only there for one night, but that’s something to keep in mind. Nice location. Plenty of spots to eat and Walmart as well as Target, right around the corner. The only thing that I disliked was the pool/hot tub. We went down and felt hey this would be a nice activity but chlorine content I believe, was so high it was burning our eyes to even be near it. Couldn’t sit in the area for more than 15 minutes before I was like I have to get out of here I feel like I’m in a gas chamber, it was awful. So everything was nice but I’d just say skip the pool/hot tub experience if you can.

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mayumi

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

One bedroom rooms are in the basement... no WiFi... Bugs on the bathrooms floor. It doesn't worth the rate.

6

Robert

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is close to busy road which makes it difficult to sleep if your room is facing the road. The room was spacious but the suite should have a door or some type of divider to separate the multiple televisions.

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April

5 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a clean, modern hotel. Checking in and out via the app was a breeze. The bathroom was nice with great water pressure. The free breakfast was ok. The bed was very comfortable. However, the pillows would flatten once you lay your head on them. It was as though the pillows weren’t there. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.

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Rafal

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I got a room with a wall view, why? Because I was at Level C (basement level). There is no description when you book telling you this will be basement level and the view is a wall. It was like a grave. I'm not sure about the quality of air in that level because I got crazy allergic reaction of sneezing, running nose red eyes which is went away when I went to target (nearby) to get antihistamine meds.

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Staci

15 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was clean and spacious. Only down side was the pull out sofa bed was very small.

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Lesley

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The one thing I did not like was we stayed in the basement. Since the room was booked well in advance; I felt we should have had a room on the upper level.

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Leslie

26 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were on the end by the highway. It was way to noise and hard to sleep. If I would stay there again would definitely ask to stay on the other end of the hotel.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, attentive, and accommodating, with several managers resolving issues and providing upgrades. Some guests reported indifferent front-desk interactions, early housekeeping knocks or entry, delays getting help, and occasional check-in/reservation problems.

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Sharisse

9 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The Fairfield Inn & Suites offered a comfortable and convenient stay during my recent trip. The hotel's location was ideal, being just off a main street and a short distance from Reagan Airport. The facilities were well-maintained, and the staff, particularly Shanel (the manager) and her team, were incredibly helpful and friendly. The breakfast buffet was also a highlight, with the kitchen staff consistently replenishing. The pool and Jacuzzi area were clean and inviting, perfect for relaxation after a long day. However, there was one significant drawback: the pillows. They were quite uncomfortable and could definitely use an upgrade. Overall, I would recommend the Fairfield Inn & Suites for its convenient location, excellent service, and enjoyable amenities. Just be sure to pack your own pillow for a truly restful night's sleep 😜

10

Emilia

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The front desk staff were absolutely amazing! They always greet you gave you pointers and made everyone feel welcome. The rooms were spacious and very clean. Will definitely recommend.

10

lisa

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent ! They not only accommodated our request they actually upgraded us . And the 12 noon check out was Most appreciated! Room was awesome and Clean and spacious. One of the best hotels we have stayed at inns long time. We will be back !

4

Katrina

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

When i arrived the room i reserved wasnt available fine i wss offered to other rooms but only needed one so i went with the single king amd pull out but i was also told at my checkin that my rate would be discounted to accomodate me since what i reserved i didn't get checked out on sunday the young lady wasnt nice at all had no clue and asking me who i spoke to as if she didnt know who relieved her on friday after her day shift so there was no communication and neither did i receive a discount for the inconvenience

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Jill

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would definitely stay here again. The location and price was perfect. My only small issue I had was the housekeeping staff knocking on my door at 9 am asking if we were ready for check out (check-out is “before noon”). Didn’t appreciate being woken up and answering in my pajamas. But other than that, it was a great place to stay.

10

Dawn

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Front Desk staff were exceptional.

6

Amit

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to pay $10 parking fee which was not mentioned in expedia.com but I can ignore that as there was sign board for parking fee at the reception. The main problem was that there was no blanket provided for sofa bed. I had to inform to front desk had to wait for 15 mins without blanket and then lady told me that someone will bring in my room. The person brought the blanket after 30 mins. It took 45 mins to get blanket at 11:30 PM in the night. Also, the sofa bed has very dirty mattress and the springs are like poking you in your whole body. I coudnt sleep at all.

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karen

5 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pretty clean. Front desk clerk was not very nice. Talked only if she was asked questions. Not personable.

10

Joseph

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a fantastic stay here. Upon an evening arrival- my room had been given to another guest (with my same name)! The clerk (who was new, but super sweet and helpful) was unable to fix the pricing in the system. She phoned the manager, who drove 30 mins out of her way and come back and fix the issue. I'll definitely stay here again! Shouts out to the desk clerk and manager (whose names I wish I would've taken down)!

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Robert

22 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Terrific manager and outstanding staff- both day and night crews! The manager was beyond wonderful and amazing! Outgoing and friendly and she ensured that her crew was the same. I highly recommend the manger for recognition.

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Location

Convenient for Old Town, National Harbor, and DC, with easy access to bus/Metro and many nearby restaurants and shops. A few guests noted traffic or siren noise, a somewhat hidden entrance among apartments, and that the area can feel sketchy to some.

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Imelda

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was not too far from home, quiet and very convenient.

10

Anthenisia

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

The property waa in a great location with easy access to DC and surrounding areas.

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Robert

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean good next to everything

8

Michelle

14 Aug 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great customer service. Wish the windows were sound proof since the hotel is right off a main street. Lots of sirens at night. Overall, the hotel experience was great to stay when we visited DC. Less than 30 mins to DC.

8

Ricardo

25 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to a Walmart and a Target. We were able to get to Washington in the bus and metro very easily Walked back from target @10 am with my wife and girls and felt safe

8

Guillermo

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

area around hotel was sketchy

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michael

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice hotel, close to old town and easy access

10

HarryJames

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed for a business trip and needed to be in/near Old Town. Great location and clean. Front desk was not very friendly, but it was fine. I would stay here again.

10

Maurice

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like how it’s close to dc and has alot of restaurants around the area

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Israel

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was spacious and clean. The hotel is tucked in between apartment buildings. A little hard to get to. However the customer service is exceptional.

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Dining

Breakfast is often praised for variety and value, including waffles and hot items. Feedback varies on taste and consistency, and the area can get crowded or run low during busy periods.

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Taea

2 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We stayed two nights while visiting DC. Hotel was just a few minutes from the Huntington metro station that has ample, inexpensive parking. Easy to take the metro into the city for the day. Pool was very small and seemed overchlorinated (made our eyes burn). Breakfast was great the first morning. Second morning was busier and the attendant seemed to have difficulty keeping things stocked. Still a wide variety to pick from. Front desk staff pleasant and helpful. Easy to get food delivered.

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Michael

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property, common places and room were impeccably clean Breakfast was more than adequate and re-supplied promptly.

8

Virginia

20 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were comfortable, as were the pillows. The pool was cold, but the hot tub was enjoyable. The eggs at breakfast were good and the oatmeal had a lot of fun toppings (coconut shavings, nuts & seeds, chocolate chips, banana chips, brown sugar, etc.) to add.

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Kamilla

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The size of the room was more tham I expected. The breakfast was great. I loved the mini-waffles station, the eggs were seasoned just right, and I greatly appreciated the variety of herbal teas.

10

GIBAEG

28 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall good esp. breakfast!

10

Alisha

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had a nice pleasant stay. Breakfast was good.

10

James

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was good; however the layout of food items was confusing. Too many stops for simple stuff. Clean room. Staff that we saw was good. AC was fine but required some fiddling in the evening Thursday. It was blowing colder than it was set and when I turned it to a warmer temp it kept blowing cold. Turned it off for an hour or so then turned it on and it worked fine. Probable needs service.

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janet m

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Staff-excellent Towel quality-bad. Towels were not soft. Scratchy feeling all 4 days of our stay. Breakfast- OK. Plenty of variety, but eggs and bacon tasteless.

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Star

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The lobby area was clean and breakfast was decent. The breakfast consisted of eggs, bacon or sausage, waffles, and oatmeal, fruit, bagels, and juice, water, and coffee. The beds were very uncomfortable. I thought we'd have a good refresh during our visit but that was not the case. I had to ask for toilet paper at front desk. It's a decent hotel for a day but not for several days.

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Cheryl

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn’t like having to pay for parking; this was one attribute we liked for staying here in the past. The oatmeal was watery, in the past it was prepared well.

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Month	Average price
January	US$125
February	US$117
March	US$158
April	US$186
May	US$181
June	US$186
July	US$135
August	US$126
September	US$122
October	US$203
November	US$149
December	US$130

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $302	18 $171	19 $159
20 $150	21 $172	22	23 $284	24 $173	25 $136	26 $135
27 $138	28 $162	29 $221	30 $136

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $138	2 $140	3 $134
4 $134	5 $198	6 $186	7 $258	8 $179	9	10 $273
11 $136	12 $209	13 $389	14 $389	15 $218	16 $180	17 $173
18 $157	19 $173	20 $191	21 $194	22 $173	23 $163	24 $160
25 $136	26 $136	27 $173	28 $157	29 $211	30 $126	31 $126

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Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-In Shower & Transfer Shower)

Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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