Fairfield Inn & Suites Effingham

When we first walked in there was someone standing at the front desk waiting to greet us unlike most hotels where you have to wait around for somebody's help we received chocolate chip cookies they were delicious. check in was extremely easy and the person at the front desk was pleasant. The room was clean and didn't smell like pets or cigarettes like most hotel rooms despite it having carpet. The only real problem was or toilet keep running but when you closed the bathroom door it was enough of a sound bearer so I didn't bother us. There was outdated furniture that was heavily used but expected because it is a hotel room I do not come To sit in the room and look at all 4 walls I want to experience the amenities they have for us The work out room smelled of body odor to the point I had to take a pass. The pool was small but thankfully no one wanted to be in it so I had it too mysel. I was extremely satisfied with the hottub it was actually hot. The pool towels were on the deck so you didn't have to go to the front desk to get them. Breakfast was very well organized there was a good variation of food to eat. The staff made sure food kept coming out so it never got low.

This is our halfway stop when traveling to the east, and a 9 hr. day. We are Marriott members since 2008 and stay exclusively at Marriott brands unless none are available. The Fairfield brand is a good level within the Marriott portfolio with a level of comfort we have come to expect and see it to be consistent. The property in Effingham did not maintained that standard. It is an older property but is well maintained and kept clean to very high standards. I could find no discrepancies, I mean I was in the Marines so if I wanted to find something I'm sure I could but I'm not having heart surgery at a Fairfield. We staying for the first time in a whirlpool tub room. I felt this might help at the end of a 9 hr. drive and I was spot on. The room photos were true to form from the real thing. Details....The water pressure to fill the tub was very high had to be 80 PSI so the tub would fill fast and it did. It also was as hot has you could take it and I would caution you on that. It is true what they say with hot tubs and temperature, 115 if more than enough. Room was spacious, also worth mentioning these are on the first floor likely due to the volume of water in the tub and not wanting 400 gal of water 5 stories up. Also, because of that they double downed and setup the room up as and ADA which was fine. Bed was as expected comfortable, it's one of the reasons you stay at a Marriott. The hotel had a pool and hot tub but we did not use those. Also a fitness are with the standard equipment. Breakfast, well that is a plus. Now it's not JW Marriott but still it is a nice plus to be able to grab a quick bite and get on the road. Often travelers just trash the breakfast area as they are moving fast and maybe a bit weary. But this area was impeccable and all the food items were kept fully stocked. This caught my attention so I start to watch why this was. Well should I say a couple of more mature staff members had charge of this area, Loretta and Annetta just crushed it. Tables all wiped down, coffee all full, no spills anywhere....I think they felt this was there eat in kitchen at home, could not say enough that is hard work. ( I hope Marriott recognizes them). This location may seem odd initially and sits adjacent to a neighborhood but it really is safe and no problem. Still very close to dinner options and fast to get on the interstate. We are scheduled to stop here again on our way back in a few weeks.

Love the property and how it they love pets

Just along the way We got a queen room for the night as we were on our way back from Indiana. The room smelled a little musty at first but dissipated as the air was turned on. Breakfast was good and the staff was friendly.

hot tub and pool

Dirty hot tub The room and hotel was very nice. The pool was closed and the hot tub was absolutely disgusting. Water was visibly dirty and smelled awful.