nzmommy
21. helmikuuta 2024
We stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites on 4 occasions in January and February while in Gainesville for medical visits to Shands hospital. The quality of our stays was the same for each visit so this review is taking them all into consideration; we were there on both weekday and weekend nights. The lobby area is open and spacious; the breakfast/bar area has plenty of seating. The ladies that handle the complimentary breakfast are fantastic; they keep the food supplied, tables wiped off, and assist with whatever you need. We stayed in four different 2Q rooms on multiple floors, and each room was clean, fresh, and everything in working order. The beds were comfortable; if you want an extra blanket, you can get one from the front desk. The in-room air conditioner/heater worked well and had the option for continuous fan so if you prefer the white noise / air flow, this is a good option. There is a large television on the wall that comes with Pluto TV and YouTube as well as the ability to log into streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime in addition to the usual cable channels for the area. The bathroom is well lit with plenty of counter space. The bathtub is a low entry so it makes it easier for getting in and out of, and the shower curtain is on a curved bar so you have more room. They have body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in large dispensers in the shower, and provide a small bar of soap by the sink. There is a small refrigerator and microwave available for use. They leave the light on over the microwave when you enter the room; we had a hard time figuring out how to turn it off the first time; it's a flipswitch on the light itself - we just couldn't see it! The parking lot is well lit, and because the hotel is on a side street off Archer Road, it's easier to get in and out of the parking lot than onto a busy road. There are a few restaurants you can walk to without having to cross Archer, too. The pool area is nice; of course it was too cool for swimming in January/February, but we did enjoy sitting out by the gas firepit which is available for guest use. They have coffee / hot chocolate available 24-hours, so it was nice to have a hot beverage while relaxing. There are a couple of styles of luggage carts available for guest usage. There are two elevators. The hotel was fully booked each time we stayed, so we were not able to check in much before 3 PM, but we were allowed to pre-register and they got our keys to us as quickly as possible. While we made our reservations online, we did inquire about hospital rates for each of our stays; two out of the four times, the online rate was better than the hospital rate, but it's worth asking if you are there for medical services.
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