Laramie's BEST Hotel? Fairfield Inn & Suites Review!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the Laramie hotel scene, and I'm about to spill the (perfectly brewed, free Wi-Fi enabled) tea on the Fairfield Inn & Suites. Forget those robotic, sterile reviews. This is going to be real. This is going to be me.
Laramie's BEST Hotel? Fairfield Inn & Suites Review! (Prepare for Honesty)
So, Laramie. Wyoming. Land of wide-open spaces, cowboys, and… well, a surprising need for a good hotel. I've stayed at the Fairfield Inn & Suites a handful of times now, enough to formulate a slightly biased, but hopefully helpful, opinion. Forget the brochure bullet points; here's the messy, wonderful, and maybe slightly chaotic truth.
First Impressions and Accessibility (The Good and the… Less Good)
Okay, first, the vibe. It’s… Fairfield Inn. You know the drill. Clean lines, a predictable lobby, and that welcoming "Welcome Home" feeling that’s as comforting as a lukewarm cup of coffee (more on that later).
- Accessibility: Now, I’m not a wheelchair user, but I paid close attention. They've got the whole shebang – ramps, elevators that actually work, and rooms designed for accessibility. This gets a HUGE thumbs up from me. It's clear they’ve actually thought about this – even down to the little things like grab bars in the bathrooms. Important note: I'm not going to pretend to know everything about accessibility. But from what I saw, they're doing a damn good job.
Rooms: Cozy Nests (and That Wi-Fi!)
Alright, the rooms. They’re… standard. But in a good way. You've got your air conditioning (essential in Wyoming!), a comfy bed (seriously, I’ve slept like a log in those beds), and a decent-sized TV. And the free Wi-Fi? Praise be! Look, I’m a travel blogger. Not having reliable internet is a disaster. I remember one nightmare hotel where the Wi-Fi was slower than a snail crossing the desert. I almost threw my laptop out the window of the soundproof (thank god!) of that place, but here, the internet access is LAN or Wireless, meaning it worked. It’s FAST. I could stream shows, upload photos, and pretend to be productive without pulling my hair out. They even have a laptop workspace if you need it… shudders.
- The Little Things: They provide stuff you need: a coffee maker (for your morning caffeine fix), a mini-fridge (for stashing snacks acquired from the 24-hour convenience store nearby), an iron (because wrinkles are not your friend, especially not in a rodeo), and a hairdryer (crucial for my mane). I will note that I am happy about the free bottled water.
- The Non-Smoking Zone: This one is kind of a big deal for me. I appreciate that it is a non smoking hotel. I could breathe.
- The Bathrooms, oh, the Bathrooms: They’re clean, the water pressure is good, and they have decent toiletries. A win-win-win.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (The Breakfast Saga)
Okay, let’s talk about the most important meal of the day: breakfast. This is where the Fairfield Inn & Suites mostly shines, but, like any relationship, it’s complicated.
- Breakfast Buffet Bliss (Mostly): They offer a free breakfast buffet. Eggs, sausage, waffles (you can make your own, which is always fun), cereal, yogurt, fruit… the whole shebang. It’s not gourmet, but the breakfast service is good, and it’s more than enough to fuel your day.
- The Coffee Conundrum: Okay, here's where the perfection falters. The coffee. It’s… inconsistent. Somedays, it’s passable. Other days, it tastes like sadness. I've considered carrying my own French press. Still, there is a coffee shop nearby, and I can live.
- The Room Service and 24-hour availability: I personally have not used it.
- Everything else food related: I have not used it.
Amenities: Pools, Gyms, and the Elusive Sauna
They've got a swimming pool (outdoor). I haven't tried it yet, but the fact that it had a "pool with a view" made me want to.
- They also have a gym/fitness. I haven't used it. Sorry, I am not cool enough.
- That Sauna Dream: The sauna, I have not found.
Cleanliness and Safety: Sanitized and Secure (Phew!)
Let’s be honest, travel is weird right now. So, I paid very close attention to this stuff.
- Cleanliness: The rooms were impeccably clean, and I saw staff constantly disinfecting common areas. The staff is trained in safety protocols.
- COVID-19 Precautions: They go above and beyond. Hand sanitizer everywhere, individually-wrapped food options at breakfast, and daily disinfection in common areas. They offer room sanitization opt-out available, and the staff uses anti-viral cleaning products.
- Safety: Security is 24 hours, and they have fire extinguishers and smoke alarms (thank goodness, because I'm a fire hazard).
- Cashless Payment: They offer a cashless payment service.
For the Kids and Everyone Else:
- Family-Friendly: They have family/child-friendly stuff.
- Business travelers: They have all the businessy-stuff you need, but I really don't care.
- Pets: I am unable to comment.
The "Secret" Perks (and the occasional quirk)
Okay, here’s where the Fairfield Inn & Suites gets a little… interesting.
- The Staff: They are generally friendly and helpful.
- The Location: It's conveniently located, with easy access to everything.
- The Atmosphere: It's not a party hotel, but it's not a retirement home either. It’s a good, solid base for exploring Laramie and the surrounding area.
- The occasional quirk: One time, I swear, I saw a rogue tumbleweed blow through the parking lot. True story. This is Wyoming, after all.
To Book or Not to Book? The Verdict
Here's the bottom line. The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Laramie isn't perfect, but it's damn close. It’s clean. It’s comfortable. It's accessible. The Wi-Fi is fantastic. And the price is generally reasonable.
My Score: 4 out of 5 Coffee Cups (adjusting for the coffee’s inconsistency)
So, if you're looking for a reliable, comfortable, and conveniently located hotel in Laramie, go for it. You won’t be disappointed.
My Persuasive Call to Action (Because, you know, SEO and stuff):
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Here's what you get when you stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites:
- Guaranteed Comfort: Clean, comfy rooms with all the amenities you need.
- Reliable Internet: Stay connected with fast, free Wi-Fi. Get work done. Stream your shows. Brag about your Wyoming adventures.
- Accessibility Matters: Enjoy a safe and welcoming environment no matter your needs.
- Fuel Up Right: A free breakfast to kickstart your day.
- Peace of Mind: Clean, safe, and secure – we've got you covered.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups. This ain't your grandma's itinerary. This is my potential Fairfield Inn & Suites Laramie (WY) adventure, and it's gonna be a glorious, slightly disheveled mess.
Fairfield Fiasco: Laramie, Wyoming & The Existential Dread of Hotel Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival & The Quest for Decent Coffee (and Sanity)
- 2:00 PM: Arrival at Fairfield Inn & Suites. Okay, first impressions. It's… beige. Beige, beige, everywhere. Seriously, is there a beige shortage in the United States? The check-in lady seems nice enough, but her name tag reads "Brenda" and I swear I've encountered a Brenda at every. Single. Hotel. Ever. Feeling the familiar thrum of existential dread that always accompanies a new hotel room. Did I remember the extra travel-sized shampoo? (Spoiler: probably not.)
- 2:30 PM: Room Reconnaissance. Success! Clean enough. Now for the real test: the coffee situation. Found a single-serve coffee maker. Standard hotel fare. Praying it’s better than the instant sludge I've been subjected to on previous trips. (Fingers crossed – and maybe a slight prayer to the coffee gods.)
- 3:00 PM: The Laramie Ramble – A Driving Tour (and an attempted epiphany). Okay, gotta get out and see something. I decide on a driving tour. Head out and immediately get a little lost, which is, as usual, my specialty. But you know what? The vastness of Wyoming is seriously humbling. Empty roads, endless sky… It makes you think, you know? About… well, everything. About my life, about the trajectory of the universe, about why I didn’t pack that extra pair of socks. I pass the University of Wyoming and kinda (okay, completely) daydream about going back to school, studying something completely useless, and escaping my responsibilities; end up at an awesome spot for taking pictures with the mountain range as my backdrop.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner – Attempted Gastro-Glory. Went back towards town, trying to find some place that looked like anything interesting. End up at… well, let’s just say it involved a burger. The burger itself was fine! Nothing to write home about, but fine. The fries, though… a little meh. Still, food is food. And at this point, I’m hungry enough to eat cardboard. Then I hear some dude at the bar talking about his wife, and this is where the emotional drama gets real. Ugh.
Day 2: The Snowy Mountains & The Breakfast Bar Blues
- 7:00 AM: The Breakfast Bar – A Battleground. Okay, here we go. The breakfast bar. This is always a gamble. The smell of stale waffles and the vague feeling of disappointment usually greet me. This morning? Bingo! The waffle maker is spitting out something that resembles a beige hockey puck. The coffee is… well, let's just say I'm starting to seriously consider bringing my own French press next time. And the selection of rubbery scrambled eggs and suspicious-looking sausage? Don't even get me started. I take a deep breath, grab a piece of toast and a piece of fruit I could probably smuggle onto a plane, and try to channel inner peace.
- 8:00 AM: Snowy Mountain Drive – Sheer Beauty, Sheer Terror. Drove again today, toward Snowy Mountain, and it was AMAZING. The sheer beauty of the mountains is breathtaking, and it's like a postcard picture. But I also drive in a way as to avoid any obstacles. It's like my driving ability is tied to what I'm watching, and when I look down, the car moves off the road. This is a recurring theme. Thankfully, there was no one else on the road, so I got myself back to civilization.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch – Another Culinary Gamble. Found a diner. It was… the kind of diner you'd expect in a small Wyoming town. The waitresses called everyone "honey" and the pie looked suspiciously homemade. I went for it. (Life's short, right?) Verdict: surprisingly good. The pie was, in fact, amazing. Almost redeemed the breakfast bar fiasco. Almost.
- 2:00PM: Laramie Town Exploration I went exploring around Laramie. I find a bookstore where I'm mesmerized with the book selection. The smell of the old paper in the building brings me back in time. I bought a few books that I'm dying to start reading. I go to a few other small businesses to keep supporting the local business. The town is a little slow, but it's filled with friendly people.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner – The Quest Continues. I get a text for my family. They ask how the weather is. I start to think about how much I miss them. Then I think about the past. And how sometimes, all you need is a good meal.
Day 3: Departure & The Bitter-Sweet Smell of Freedom (and Maybe Mold?)
- 7:00 AM: Another Breakfast Bar Confrontation. Look, I'm not proud. But I went back. The waffle machine, of course, was still malfunctioning. The eggs remained suspicious. But I found a (relatively) good apple and a muffin that wasn't too stale. Progress, people! Progress!
- 8:00 AM: Final Room Sweep & Existential Check-Out. Did I leave anything? Charger? Toothbrush? Emotional baggage? (Probably all of the above.) I've learned a lot on this trip, about myself (I need better coffee) and about the vast, beautiful, and sometimes slightly depressing state of Wyoming. The check-out process is painless, thankfully. I leave Brenda, wave, and get in my car.
- 9:00 AM: Depart. The beige of the Fairfield Inn fades in the rearview mirror. Heading home, with a car full of memories (and maybe a few crumbs from that pie). And a renewed appreciation for a good cup of coffee. Until next time, Laramie. You've been… interesting.
Okay, Spill the Beans. Is the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Laramie Actually "Best"?
Alright, alright, settle down, I'll tell ya. "Best" is subjective, right? Like, depending on your definition. If "best" means "clean, comfortable, and a decent breakfast for the price" then yeah, Fairfield Inn & Suites in Laramie is a solid contender. It's not winning any Michelin stars, but, look, I've stayed in some dumps. This ain't one of 'em. It leans more towards the 'reliable friend' of hotels. You know, the one you can count on. But... (and there's always a "but," isn't there?) ... it's not exactly *thrilling*. More like… reliably pleasant. Let me just say, it's probably better than the place I stayed in Rawlins last year... I still have PTSD from that fluorescent lighting.
Let’s Talk About the Breakfast. My Stomach Cares!
The breakfast... Ah, the breakfast. It's included, which is HUGE, people. I'm a cheapskate, I'm honest. It's the standard continental fare. Think: waffles you make yourself – always a win, in my book – with a slightly terrifying, plastic-y, but somehow still delightful, syrup. Cereal, fruit (sometimes), yogurt, the usual suspects. Honestly? Expecting gourmet is setting yourself up for disappointment. But, it's fuel. It gets you going. I'd rate the coffee a solid 3/5 stars. Adequate. One time, there was a *particularly* sad-looking banana. I swear, it almost whispered, "Just... let me go." I ate it anyway. Solidarity. The breakfast area can get a little… cozy. Translation: crowded. Especially on weekends when the college kids are in town. Be prepared to fight, politely of course, for a waffle iron. Or just grab a bagel and run. Your choice.
How's the Room Itself? Cleanliness is Key! (And I’m a Germaphobe. Kinda.)
Clean. Generally. Look, I do the whole white-glove test whenever I enter a hotel room. (Okay, not literally. Mostly.) I’m a bit of a clean freak, so I’m probably the worst person to ask. But seriously. The room, in my experience, is well-maintained. I found zero telltale signs of, you know, *questionable* guests. No mystery stains on the carpet, no… unsettling odors. The beds… ah, the beds. They’re plush. Comfortable enough to induce a restful sleep. I’ve slept in worse. A *lot* worse. The bathroom? Clean. Shower pressure? Adequate. Not a deluge, but also not a sad trickle that makes you feel like you're washing in a leaky faucet. Just… clean. That's all that matters, really. The decor? Generic. Think "beige with a hint of beige." But, hey, at least it's not actively offensive. I’m not saying it’ll inspire you to write poetry, but you won’t be reaching for your camera to take a picture of how *awful* the wallpaper is.
Any Issues with the Staff? Good Customer Service is a Must!
Okay, the staff. This is important because bad service can ruin an entire stay. Honestly? They were… fine. They're not going to be particularly memorable. They're not winning any "Friendliest Hotel Staff" awards. But they’re polite, efficient, and generally helpful. I asked for extra towels one time (because, let's face it, I’m a towel hoarder). No problem! I think they're genuinely trying. I did witness one slightly awkward moment involving a particularly… demanding guest and a missing ice machine key. It wasn't pretty. But the front desk person handled it with more grace than I would have. They didn't make me feel like *I* was the problem. And that's a big win. They're not overly chatty, but they'll answer your questions. And you can ask them for the free water bottles, too! I've definitely appreciated that in Wyoming's high altitude.
Parking? Because Nothing is Worse Than Circling the Block for an Hour.
Parking is... usually fine. There's a dedicated lot. Not the *largest* lot, but usually enough spaces. I’ve never had a truly nightmarish situation where I spent eons circling, but, let's be real: the hotel gets busy. Especially during University of Wyoming events. Your mileage may vary, depending on the season. I got lucky one time – I arrived at like, 1 AM, totally depleted. There was a spot right up front. Pure bliss. Another time, I had to park a bit further away, which, in the middle of winter, with the wind chill… ugh. But, hey, at least it was *free*. So, yeah. Consider it. It's something to consider. Plan accordingly. It's Laramie, not Manhattan, so it's generally not a total parking bloodbath. But arrive early-ish if you know there's a big event going on.
Location, Location, Location! Is it Convenient?
The location is… decent. It's not smack-dab in the middle of the action, but it's not a ridiculously long drive to anything. You're a short drive (or potentially a walk, if you're feeling ambitious) from the University. You're also a short drive from restaurants, shops. The town is pretty easy to navigate in general. It's not like you're stuck in the boonies. Close enough, far enough away. You know? I once got a craving for, like, the *specific* fries from McDonald's, (don't judge me), and it was a quick drive. So, you know, that's convenient. If you are really craving something from the other side of town, you're ready for a 10-15 minute drive. Basically, a good launching pad for exploring Laramie and the surrounding area.
Pool/Fitness Center? Gotta Burn Off Those Waffles Somehow.
Yes! I believe there's a pool and a fitness center. I *think*. (I'm not a pool person, and the last thing I want to do on vacation, frankly, is step into a gym.) Honestly, I've seen them, but I haven't *used* them. (Judge away.) I did walk past the fitness room once. It looked… standard? Think a treadmill, some weights. If you're into that sort of thing, go for it! The pool? Probably fine. I'm imagining crystal-clear water and a refreshing dip. (I'm probably wrong. Most hotel pools are… okay.) If you do use either, hey, let me know! I'm curious. Maybe I'll brave the treadmill at some point. Maybe. (No promises). I'll stick with the waffles, thanks.
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