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Jul 15, 2008 by Rick from Cape Coral, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very nice and pleasant staff.
• Could have done without the food poisoning at the free breakfast - so it goes!

“Located right off all major intersections in Northern Va., the hotel was convenient for business travelers with plenty of options for dining out. The staff is amazingly polite and ready to meet (and often times) exceed your needs!”

Jun 10, 2008 by Sylvia from Port Angeles, WA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Helpfulness of the young lady on the phone when I was trying to find it.
• There was no obvious sign to find hotel.

“I was pleasantly surprised by the hotel. It more than met my expectations, it was clean and convenient for my appointments for the day.”

Oct 8, 2007 by Melissa from Fairfax, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great room, great breakfast, friendly staff.
• Evening social hour food not so great.

“This hotel far exceeded my expectations. Large, clean and comfortable room, pleasant and helpful staff, great breakfast, and pet friendly too!”

Sep 22, 2007 by Anthony P. from Brighton, MI
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Close to restaurants and shopping.
• Nothing.

“Staff was friendly. Gave good directions and timing to sites that we had to visit. Complementary breakfast had a lot of choices and service was well executed.”

Sep 21, 2007 by Ron from Lancaster, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The staff and breakfast.
• Nothing I like it all.

“Great place and staff was helpful, buffet breakfast is a bonus.”

Aug 24, 2007 by Carl from Elkton, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Big rooms that looked brand new, when really were 10 years old.
• This is hard to do.

“Before we got to that hotel we were a little leery, but once we got there we was in awe. We don't take much vacations and this was a short trip to celebrate our anniversary. We were very satisfied and had our first great night sleep in a long time. Thanks.”

Aug 20, 2007 by Kenneth from Hatboro, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The beds were very comfortable, the breakfast was great and the hotel was very clean.
• The feather pillows bothered my allergies, but I should have asked for others.

“This was our favorite hotel out of all the hotels we have stayed at recently. The room was very clean and comfortable, the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was great. We would recommend it to our family and friends.”

Jun 29, 2007 by Charles from Studio City, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Very clean and nice.
• Location is not the best.

“I have stayed at about 15 different hotels in the past 6 months. Of all of them, this one was the nicest and best value for the money. The staff was excellent as were the room and facilities. I had be happy to stay at this hotel again.”

Jun 29, 2007 by Michelle from Arrington, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• I actually enjoyed all aspects of this hotel. It was an enjoyable experience, the most important thing for me is cleanliness and it was.
• Nothing.

“This room was laid out very well. Good lighting, clean room, sheets & towels (which to me is very important) nice pool area and good breakfast. I would definitely stay again as well as recommend to other travelers.”

Jun 14, 2007 by Renee from Bolingbrook, IL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Excellent breakfast buffet.
• We left at 2:00 am and we pre-checked out, but our receipt was never delivered to our room as promised. Had to re-check out.

“Room was very clean. Very nice breakfast buffet. Hotel is very accommodating with anything you may need.”

May 22, 2007 by David from Baxter, MN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Clean accommodations.
• No pool.

“Friendly and cordial service, along with spacious rooms.”

May 11, 2007 by Katie from Easton, MD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Room and staff were very welcoming and helpful.
• Bed was small.

“Wonderful, would stay there again.”

May 6, 2007 by Diane from Hampton, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The front desk staff was friendly, professional and helpful!
• Had to travel a distance from parking lot to room.

“The Residence Inn Fair Lakes is an excellent place for business travelers to stay. The staff is friendly, food is good and the business center is easy to use.”

Apr 30, 2007 by Laurie from Fairfax, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Cleanliness, friendliness of staff, located close to several restaurants, free internet.
• The alarm clock - funky to operate and was left on the maid's settings.

“As a business traveler, this hotel had everything I needed: a pleasing/comfortable appearance, free internet access, a hair dryer, a really comfortable bed, good towels, and no noticeable or off-putting odors. It was also located close to everything I needed (star bucks, restaurants). I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to any other business travelers.”

Mar 21, 2007 by Roxanne from Phillipsburg, KS
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• The breakfasts & evening socials were awesome, plus free in-room internet was a bonus.
• I wish they had a shuttle to the airport and/or to the metro station.

“This hotel was perfect for an extended stay. I loved the kitchen and spaciousness of the room. It was very clean and neat. The staff was exceptionally friendly and willing to help in any way possible. It is off the beaten track and was often difficult for taxis to locate. The daily breakfasts & evening social hour were awesome. It really cut down on meal expenses. There were also several restaurants and shopping places nearby. A shuttle service to/from the airport would have been nice as well as shuttle to the metro station. The buses only run a commuter schedule, so it was difficult to catch a metro bus to a stop near the hotel.”

Mar 12, 2007 by Joan from Rockville Centre, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Location, close to all shop and rest. Very nice and friendly and clean.
• A little hard to find. Once you know it is ok.

“The staff was very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a plus. Better than most. Location was the best .whole foods down the street and major restaurants. Really liked it. My stay was very pleasant even thou I was on a work experience. Thanks.”

Feb 24, 2007 by Pam from Bentonville, VA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• 2 bedrooms separated by living area. Beds very comfortable.
• Nothing.

“We used this hotel because we had our adult son staying with us that night. He had an early morning flight and this was convenient. We loved he set up of the rooms, comfortable, full fringe, wine glasses. Two baths made it easy to get ready in the am and price was less than others in area. I didn't expect it to be as nice as it was. We were very pleased.”

Feb 6, 2007 by Bruce
Overall Rating: 10

• Beautiful rooms, hospitable staff, warm atmosphere.

“I was really impressed with this hotel. Attractive. Safe layout with entrance through the courtyard. Very nice rooms. Accommodations were excellent. I would stay there again in a heartbeat.”

Jan 28, 2007 by Neal from Queens Village, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Cleanliness; spacious rooms.
• Hard to locate.

“Good choice for Fairfax, via area. Not recommended if have to be in dc proper.”

Nov 25, 2006 by Debra
Overall Rating: 5

• The bed was comfortable - and clean.
• Check in person was not very helpful.

“The room was pretty nice - perfect for someone staying for an extended length of time as it does have a kitchenette and a living area.”

Nov 2, 2006 by Marty from Sunnyvale, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Breakfast, happy hour.
• Noisy if not on top floor.

“The room was a good size. I would recommend a room on the top floor since the floors is pretty thin and you can hear the person above you walking around. Glasses in the room were not clean; otherwise, the room was clean. Breakfast and Happy hour were excellent.”

Oct 26, 2006 by Mark from New Wilmington, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Spacious room.
• Labyrinthine path from main road, difficult to find.

“Very nice place, but get detailed driving directions for the last quarter mile.”

Sep 27, 2006 by Susan from Stroudsburg, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Layout of the room.
• Nothing.

“This was one of the nicer hotels I've stayed in recently. I stay in many efficiency type hotels and I liked the layout of this one more than most.”

Aug 14, 2006 by Lynn from Mt. Bethel, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Room was large and had kitchen facilities.
• Nothing.

“This hotel is convenient to the DC Metro. The rooms are quite spacious and include a full kitchen. The complimentary breakfast is a full, hot breakfast. We were extremely pleased with our stay here.”

May 9, 2006 by Pam from Lebanon, NH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• The free breakfast each day.
• It wasn't a king size bed.

“It was a great deal and we were happy with the staff, breakfast and room. Had trouble w/ the Internet connection but it was easy to fix. I thought our room would be a king sized bed - but for the price of the room the queen was just fine!”

May 8, 2006 by Jenine from Fayetteville, NC
Overall Rating: 10

• The kitchenette.
• Everything was great.

“The hotel is tucked away in a little bungalow and very private.”

May 3, 2006 by Paula from Louisville, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very clean.
• Slightly inconvenient parking.

“We had very competent and friendly service. Everything was spotless. Rooms were spacious. Highly recommended.”

May 2, 2006 by Robert from Concord, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Friendly staff, good breakfast and comfortable rooms.
• Driving access, strong cleaner smell in room.

“Very friendly staff. Very good breakfast. Comfortable room. Good amenities. Close to shopping and restaurants. If you don't mind the drive very quiet and restful.”

Apr 26, 2006 by Melissa from Nacogdoches, TX
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Front desk staff gave helpful directions. Great down comforter!
• A little hard to find, but the front desk gave great directions.

“Very nice modern suites with kitchen, just outside the Washington D.C. city limits and near the Dulles airport. Very comfortable bed and sitting area. The complimentary breakfast was especially tasty.”

Apr 13, 2006 by Misty from Morristown, TN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• The breakfast bar was wonderful as was the atmosphere.
• The pool was closed and I had called right after I made the reservations and was told I had a 1 bedroom suite but arrived to a studio.

“The location was excellent with a lot to do and many nice places near by. The hotel itself was very attractive and the staff was very friendly.”

Mar 22, 2006 by Mark from Columbus, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The complimentary breakfast, the in-room kitchenettes, the maid service. Unlike similar hotels.
• The fan in the bathroom was loud and the shower head needed attention. There were no "nicer" restaurant suggestions in the hotel's recommended list.

“This is a hotel for the adult traveler, no children's frills. The staff is friendly and attentive with a "can do" attitude. The option of organized activities for lonesome adult travelers requires extra planning and effort on the part of the hotel, but is a nice feature for travelers in need of getting away from the day's business. The kitchenette area was clean and attended to daily by the maid service. We have been disappointed by similar format hotels and felt a bit "taken" (Extended Stay), but here felt a good match for our dollars as well as our needs.”

Mar 18, 2006 by Nancy from Villa Park, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[5]

• Clean.
• Map quest directions incorrect. Could not find hotel.

“Nice clean hotel in out of the way location. Great for families needing kitchen facilities which were immaculate. Keycard required for access to building made me feel safe. I did not take advantage of the free breakfast.”

Mar 17, 2006 by Nancy from Annandale, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Bed was extremely comfortable, wanted to bring it home with us.
• Bathroom shower wall.

“Great amenities, great room.”

Dec 25, 2005 by Bob from Virginia Beach, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Valuable item I left was expressed to me next day.
• Initially, a little difficult to find due to signage.

“Hotel has two nicer chain restaurants on the borders of it's parking lot so access by walking is great. Morning extended continental breakfast has hot foods and ample selections. Two newspapers available free of charge. Room was very clean and large with an HVAC (heat or cool) system that was quiet and performed very well. About as nice as it gets for us.”

Nov 13, 2005 by Erin from Grand Island, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Staff very friendly.
• Nothing.

“Staff helpful and friendly Rooms, compact but efficient and clean breakfast, free, nice added touch.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Nov 3, 2005 by Kimber from Bradford, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Great amenities.
• Better signage. Hard to find.

“Excellent staff. The social hour was very pleasant.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Nov 1, 2005 by Dana from Springfield, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was very clean, cozy and of high level.
• All is good.

“Convenient location, nice rooms, clean, most important for me. A room has microwave, fridge and selection of tea and coffee, which is convenient.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Oct 30, 2005 by David from West Chester, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Lots of room.
• Maid did not leave shampoo every day.

“Overall a good experience, lot's of restaurants a short distance away.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Oct 15, 2005 by Mike from North Brunswick, NJ
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Nice breakfast buffet.
• The room smelled like an ashtray.

“The hotel was not full by the looks of the parking lot. The front desk staff advised there were no non smoking rooms left. So I did get a smoking room, but it smelled like an ashtray to put it mildly. It was bad enough that my wife asked if I had went to a club the night before.”

Oct 14, 2005 by Matt from Chapel Hill, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Staff was very friendly, hotel clean, complimentary food, good.
• Could not get us a taxi to the concert, very frustrating.

“The best thing about this hotel is the layout and space for each suite. Very comfortable. The added perks of happy hour and breakfast give added value.”

Sep 21, 2005 by Page from Campbellsville, KY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Good stores of all sorts nearby, quiet and convenient.
• Very noisy a/c unit.

“Very nice, quiet, grocery store in shopping center next door. Very easy to get to from 66 as long as you don't rely on Map quest.”

Sep 14, 2005 by Tom from Clarksville, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• The size of the room was fantastic, plus a full kitchen with dishwasher.

“The room was incredible, full kitchen and twice the size of an average room. The staff bends over backwards to please. Grocery shopping daily at no charge and full breakfast every morning. I highly recommend.”

Aug 27, 2005 by Caren from West Orange, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• the people at the desk
• not great food selection at evening snack

“Great people, great location, big rooms, full kitchen, good breakfast!”

Jul 21, 2005 by Jason from Gahanna, OH
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The room layout was awesome.

“This hotel was very clean with superb customer service. Complimentary grocery shopping, spacious rooms, great free breakfast, etc. makes this a top pick.”

Jul 4, 2005 by Stacy from Raleigh, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Its location was central to where I was traveling, it was located near shops I liked

“The rooms were spacious, the staff was friendly. It was in an awesome location near shops and major highways.”

Jun 13, 2005 by Jim from Westport, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Simple but very nice accomodations
• Steps up to 1st floor makes it difficult to get baggage in.

“Good place for a long stay is you don't care about luxury. It's got all the basics: clean, spacious accommodations with good, cheerful service and a great breakfast.”

May 27, 2005 by Kevin from Orange City, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• great room(upgraded)
• hard to find

“hotel exceeded my expectations in all areas. Nice room w/fireplace. very clean.”

May 19, 2005 by Robin from Nayck, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Large room, good breakfast
• hard to find as poor signage

“Convenient location in Northern Virginia with large studio accommodation and full buffet breakfast. Initially difficult to find as does not have direct access from its street address, area has very discreet signage, and directions on internet unclear.”

May 17, 2005 by Benjamin from Weymouth, MA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[8]

• Great complimentary breakfast & location.
• Could hear doors slamming and people coming up the stairs.

“An excellent location just a short distance from DC. Close to lots of shops and restaurants and convenient to Rte 66 it is a comfortable and spacious oasis from the hustle and bustle of the Beltway! Clean, with lots of room and what appear to be a number of everyday activities.”

Sep 12, 2004 by Chandrababu V. from Overland Park
Overall Rating: 10

“It was too good. The people there were excellent as well. Free breakfast, free dinner, free wine, free beer etc. were the highlights. Overall: A very good place.”