By Tammi Clements
Located in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, The Marriott Fairfield Inn is less than two miles from Bradley International Airport in Springfield, Massachusetts. Room choices at this hotel range from one or two double-sized beds to one king-sized bed accommodation. Each room features 27-inch cable televisions, hair dryers, and a desk. Mini refrigerators and microwaves are available upon guests' requests. An on-site Ruby Tuesday restaurant provides hotel guests with dining convenience.
Wows and Woes
Wows
The complementary breakfast buffet is definitely an added bonus. Internet access and airport shuttles are provided free of charge.
Woes
The rooms at this Fairfield Inn are very small, and the bathrooms are especially tiny. Noise tends to be a problem for rooms facing the main road. Parking is another problem with this property and guests are forced to pay a daily parking fee.
Insider Tips
If you are a smoker, this hotel is not for you. This Fairfield Inn has a smoke-free policy.
Author's Most Memorable Moment
The room where the complementary breakfast is served is extremely small and the amount of guests requiring food service clearly exceeds the buffet room's capacity. I remember being one of several people forced to stand up while eating at the breakfast buffet. I was beyond uncomfortable, and standing up really took a sting out of the excitement of receiving a free meal.
Bottom Line
This place doesn't quite live up to the Marriott name. There are better hotels in the immediate area, so consider other options before booking.
About the Author:
Tammi Clements is a Los Angeles, California based fashion, and entertainment writer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast communications from the University Of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her articles have appeared in Jane Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, and Entertainment Weekly. She is currently writing her first novel, and travels the globe in her free time.
