Amarillo's BEST Downtown Hotel? Fairfield Inn & Suites Review!
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into a review of Amarillo's BEST Downtown Hotel – the Fairfield Inn & Suites! And let me tell you, finding a good place to crash in Amarillo? That's a wild west adventure in itself.
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So, here we go, a messy, honest, funny, and human review. This ain't your grandma's sterile travel blog, okay? My experience begins…
First Impressions & the Search for the Holy Grail: ACCESSIBILITY!
Look, I'm not gonna lie, sometimes finding truly accessible hotels feels like searching for the Lost Ark. But from the moment I pulled up, the Fairfield got points. Accessibility? YES! They've clearly thought about this. Wide doorways, ramps where needed… I even saw Facilities for disabled guests listed, which made my heart sing. Crucially, finding a place with actual wheelchair accessibility in Amarillo can be about as simple as locating a unicorn. So, brownie points right off the bat. Now, I didn't personally use a wheelchair, but I saw the thoughtful details, and that's a huge win.
Rooms - Comfort & Creature Comforts (with a dash of "Oh, Crap, I Forgot")
Okay, the rooms. Were they perfect? Nope. Were they clean, comfortable, and had everything I needed? Absolutely. The Air conditioning blasted (thank GOD, it’s Texas), and I appreciated the Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! (Seriously, a must-have in this day and age). Internet, Internet [LAN], it was all good! I'm a sucker for Blackout curtains – crucial for beating the Amarillo sun. And the Bed? Ah, the glorious bed. I slept like a log. The Extra long bed, a nice touch.
Here comes the first actual imperfection: I realized, at 11 PM, I'd forgotten my toothbrush. NO PROBLEM! The Convenience store was right there, thankfully. Quick note: the Free bottled water wasn't just a nice touch; it was salvation after a day on the road. And my room was spotless. Cleanliness and safety, top marks.
Safety & Security: (Because, Hello, I'm in Amarillo!)
I got the sense they take safety seriously. I saw CCTV in common areas and CCTV outside property. The Front desk [24-hour] reassured me that someone was always there. There were Smoke alarms and a Fire extinguisher, which, you know, are good things. Also, I noted Safety/security feature mentioned in the room details. I felt secure and protected.
Food, Glorious Food! And the Quest for the Perfect Breakfast
Alright, the stuff we really care about. Breakfast. The Breakfast [buffet] was, well, a buffet. And a decent one, I'll hand it to them. The usual suspects: Western breakfast, eggs, sausage, waffles (those were good!), fruit, yogurt. There was a Coffee/tea in restaurant situation for the caffeine-addicts. If they had Asian breakfast? No idea, but hey, they could!
Dining, drinking, and snacking: Let’s get into the specifics! There was a Coffee shop, and for the late-night munchies, I spied a Snack bar and a Mini bar in the room (I didn’t partake, gotta stay sharp for this review!).
I didn’t personally experience it, but they offered Breakfast takeaway service, which is a godsend for early risers. Also, I'm almost sure I saw a sign for a Bar.
Amenities - The Good, the Bad, and the Slightly Confusing
They have a Swimming pool [outdoor]. It looked inviting, but I didn't get a chance to use it. (Curse my busy travel schedule!). I'd imagine it's a nice place to cool off after a long day.
They also offer a Fitness center, which, you know, is there. Don't get any ideas, I didn’t go there. I saw a Gift/souvenir shop and a Business facilities which, fine, these are all useful. They have Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, and Indoor venue for special events which is nice for business travelers.
Services & Conveniences: The Little Touches That Matter (and the Occasional "Why?")
Daily housekeeping? THANK YOU. I really appreciate a clean room. Laundry service? Yep, that's there too. Concierge? I didn't need one, but good to know. Cash withdrawal. They had it.
Things to do: This is where it gets interesting. They don't directly organize activities. BUT, they’re a good jumping-off point. They’re downtown, close to everything!
Getting Around: The Airport transfer is available. Also, a Car park [free of charge] is a HUGE win. But, good luck trying to figure out the valet parking situation. Seriously, I'm still confused.
Internet Services: They covered the bases: there was lots of internet. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
For the Kids: I'm not traveling with kids, but the Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, and even Babysitting service are solid options.
Cleanliness and Safety: (Because, Hello, We Should ALL Care About This!)
This is the really important stuff these days. I saw evidence of Anti-viral cleaning products. The staff were wearing masks and keeping their distance. They even offer Rooms sanitized between stays. Definitely felt like things were taken seriously, I saw a Daily disinfection in common areas and a Hand sanitizer station.
And the Overall Vibe?
Honestly? It's a solid choice. It's not the Four Seasons (hello, it's Amarillo!), but it's clean, comfortable, and gets the job done. A great place to stay in Amarillo if you want to be downtown!
The Quirky Observation/Rant Moment:
Seriously, the valet parking situation still has me scratching my head. Also, they could invest in slightly better coffee. But hey, I'm nitpicking.
The Verdict:
Bottom line: If you're coming to Amarillo and want a good Downtown Hotel option with accessibility, cleanliness, and a comfy bed, the Fairfield Inn & Suites is a safe bet.
My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. It's not perfect, but it's a really solid option.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your perfectly curated Instagram travelogue. This is real life, Amarillo, TX, edition. We’re talking Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Downtown, and frankly, I'm already mentally preparing for the continental breakfast. Wish me luck.
Trip Title: Amarillo: Dust, Dreams, and Questionable Breakfast Choices (and a Whole Lotta Wind)
Day 1: Arrival & the "Welcome to Texas" Face-Plant
- 14:00 (ish) - Arrival & Check-In: Okay, so Google Maps, bless its algorithmic heart, led us… well, almost to the hotel. A slight (read: major) detour through a construction zone left the rental car looking like it’d wrestled a tumbleweed and lost. Finally, we stumble into the lobby. It’s… clean. Standard hotel clean. Not the sparkling-from-orbit kind, but serviceable. Check-in? Seamless. The front desk guy (bless his soul) seems used to the slightly dazed look that comes with a long drive.
- 15:00 - Room Reconnaissance: Our hopes (and dreams of fluffy pillows) rest on our room. Key card swipes, the door creaks open, and…it's a room. Perfectly beige. Air conditioning blasting like a hurricane. Gotta love it. Immediately, I toss my bag on the bed (priority: comfort, always) and collapse. The window overlooks… a parking lot. Ah, the glamour.
- 16:00 - The Devil Went Down to the Big Texan (and I Nearly Did Too): Heard the Big Texan Steak Ranch was a must-do. Okay, fine, sign me up for the 72oz steak challenge. (Spoiler alert: I didn't even come close. Not even halfway. Humiliating, but delicious, in a meaty, artery-clogging way. The wait for a table was insane. The restaurant was a chaotic symphony of clanging silverware, country music, and the low rumble of competitive eaters. The bathroom? Let's just say it was a testament to the endurance of human… well, you get the picture. I ordered the steak and the sides were the best part.
- 19:00 - Dinner & Desert: After the steak, I thought I would throw up, but I was still hungry. We went to a local place, can't remember the name. Got some good food and had some beers, maybe too many beers.
- 21:00 - Bedtime - Sleep.
Day 2: Culture, Canyons, and the Continental Breakfast Debacle
- 07:00 - Wake Up & Breakfast - The Breakfast Apocalypse: This. Is. The. Moment. The continental breakfast. I'm not expecting miracles, folks, but I do have standards. Let's see… stale pastries? Check. Weak coffee that tastes like sadness? Check. The "scrambled eggs" that resemble something vaguely yellow and rubbery? Sadly, yes, check. I think I'll stick to the yogurt and a desperate hope that this won't be the thing that sends me spiraling into a sugar crash by 10 am.
- 08:00 - Cadillac Ranch: Well, at least the hotel room has a good view. Oh wait, no it doesn't. I'll have to take it up with hotel management. After that, let's go to the Cadillac Ranch. I grabbed a can of spray paint and went to add my splash to the iconic public art installation. The wind was absolutely murderous. Thought I was going to blow away at any moment. It was a blast, though. Pure, unadulterated chaos.
- 12:00 - Lunch: I was hungry after that madness, so I decided to go eat. I ate some food I don't remember again. This trip is really starting to blur together.
- 14:00 - Palo Duro Canyon State Park: The Grand Canyon of Texas! (Okay, okay, it's not quite the Grand Canyon, but still impressive). The sheer scale of it is breathtaking. The drive down into the canyon is a series of switchbacks that made my stomach do a little flip (and not in a good way). Hiked a bit. Beautiful scenery.
- 18:00 - Amarillo Zoo - We got some time so we thought we would visit the zoo. Lots of animals. Saw a monkey throw poo at a kid. It made me laugh. I am not proud.
- 19:00 - Dinner (and Regrets): I tried some food. It wasn't good. I don't want to talk about it.
- 21:00 - Bedtime - Sleep.
Day 3: Leaving & the Aftermath
- 07:00 - Another Breakfast Battle: The continental breakfast, round two. Avoided the "eggs" like the plague. Had more coffee (desperation, thy name is travel).
- 09:00 - Check Out & Departure: Check-out? Painless. The desk clerk gives me a sympathetic smile, probably used to seeing the same glazed look I'm sporting. Farewell, Amarillo, you dusty, wind-swept, surprisingly charming enigma.
- 10:00 - Departure - Drive. Drive. Drive.
- 14:00 - The Verdict: Amarillo, you're weird, you're raw, and sometimes you're downright challenging. But I can honestly say that I wouldn't trade the experience for anything. Even the questionable breakfast. Even the wind. Even the construction zone. You've got a certain grit that I respect. I'll be back. (Maybe. With a stronger stomach and a better map app.)
Final Thoughts (Rambling Section):
Honestly? This trip wasn't perfect. There were hiccups, and moments of pure, unadulterated "what have I gotten myself into?" But that's the good stuff, isn't it? The real stuff. That feeling of being there, of experiencing something new and, well, a little bit messy. And who knows, maybe I'll even learn to love the continental breakfast one day. Or, at least, find a way to make it less depressing.
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Downtown Amarillo's Fairfield Inn & Suites: The Good, the Bad, and the REALLY Loud Elevator (My Unfiltered Review!)
Okay, spill the beans! Is this Fairfield Inn REALLY Amarillo's "best downtown hotel" or just a fancy brochure lie?
Alright, alright, settle down. Best? That's a loaded question, isn't it? Let's just say it's... *top tier*. Look, you're downtown in Amarillo, baby. This ain't the Ritz-Carlton. But for Amarillo, and for the price, it’s pretty darn good. Especially when you’re comparing it to some of the… let's just say, *other* options. You've got a solid foundation, a decent breakfast (more on that later), and location, location, location. It's walking distance from some decent grub and the crazy-cool Cadillac Ranch is an easy drive. But "best"? Depends on your definition of "best." My definition includes a quiet night's sleep... which, as you'll soon discover, this place doesn't always *guarantee*.
The Location: Is it actually *downtown* downtown, or a convenient euphemism for "sort of near downtown"?
Oh honey, it's downtown. Like, *actually* downtown. You can stumble out the doors (responsibly, of course!) and *almost* trip over a decent burger joint. (I say "almost" cause I did once, and the pavement won.) This is a real plus. You can walk to a few restaurants. The area is pretty safe, which is a bonus, though I did see ONE sketchy dude lurking around the corner on the way to breakfast. But hey, it's downtown, right? You're gonna get some local flavor. Also, it's super easy to navigate to other parts of Amarillo. No endless circling or weird back alleys to navigate. Thank the Lord!
The Rooms: Cozy? Cramped? Surprisingly luxurious? Dish the dirt!
Okay, the rooms are… fine. Not luxurious, mind you. More like "clean business traveler digs." Mine was a decent size, the bed was comfortable enough, and the air conditioning actually *worked* (a major win in Texas, trust me!). The decor? Think "beige palette of polite indifference." You know, the kind that blends into the background so you don’t have any strong feelings one way or the other. And the bathroom? Small, but functional. They *do* give you a decent amount of towels, always appreciated! The BIGGEST issue? The noise, or the sheer volume of it. The walls? They're thinner than a politician's promises. I could hear my neighbor's TV, their phone conversations... I swear, I practically knew what channel his cable was on! Bring earplugs, people. Seriously.
Breakfast: The most important meal of the day, right? What's the grub situation?
Alright, breakfast... this is where things get interesting. The "free breakfast" at hotel chains is a gamble, and it's a *risky* game! They *say* hot breakfast, and technically, they deliver. Yes, there are waffles. Yes, there are those sad, perfectly-round scrambled eggs that probably came from a carton. There's usually some kind of sausage, and of course, the ubiquitous cereal bar. I *will* say, the coffee was decent. And honestly? After a night of potential neighbor-based noise pollution, the coffee was a godsend. It felt comforting. It felt... like a hug in a mug. However, one morning, the waffle maker was down. DOWN! The sheer drama that unfolded... other guests were openly flustered, staring at it like it had personally offended them. That's when I knew I'd reached my Amarillo apex. Breakfast is a highlight that can rapidly turn into a disaster. Pack snacks, just in case.
Amenities: Pool, gym, free wifi? What perks do you get for your hard-earned cash?
They've got the basics. WiFi? Yep. And it worked (mostly) which is more than I can say for some places I've stayed. There's a pool, which looked… like a pool. (I didn't actually use it, because, frankly, I’m not a pool person.) And a gym? Yes, a tiny one. You could probably get a decent workout in if you're not too picky and you don’t mind the slightly musty smell of athletic ambition. I poked my head in and immediately decided to walk around downtown instead, I wanted fresh air and fewer people. But hey, it’s there. And it *is* free, which is good. They have a business center with a printer, which is always helpful (because who doesn’t need to print something at 11 PM?).
The Elevator: Let's talk about the elephant in the, uh, shaft. (Or is it a metal box of doom?)
Okay, *the elevator*. This deserves its own category, and in truth, it deserves its own therapy session. It's… *spirited*. Let's just say it has opinions, and those opinions are expressed in the form of loud, groaning metal and an alarming tendency to STOP. Seriously, I experienced one elevator ride where it stalled between floors for a good five minutes. I swear, the other passengers and I, we looked at each other, and we all shared this look of "Welp, this is it." It rumbles and groans like a grumpy old man, and the doors close with the force of a thousand angry souls. I’d probably choose the stairs, but then you’d have to deal with the stairs (and that is not something for the faint of heart!). The elevator is not a highlight. It's a character, alright, but a very unreliable one. Be warned!
Customer Service: Were the staff friendly, helpful, or did they look like they regretted their career choices?
The staff? They were mostly pleasant! They were efficient. One particular front desk person had a kind smile and was remarkably patient when I, in a sleep-deprived haze, forgot my room number. The cleaning staff were also friendly and fast. They kept the place clean, which is a HUGE plus. No complaints there. They do their best, but it can be a thankless job. I’d give them top marks for effort. No signs of abject misery, so that’s a win in my book.
Overall: Would you recommend it? Seriously, would you stay there again?
Okay, the million-dollar question. Would I stay there again? *Probably*. It really depends on my plans. If I'm prioritizing quiet nights and luxurious amenities? Absolutely not. If I need a clean, convenient place to crash downtown, with free breakfast and a vaguely terrifying elevator, yes. For the price, location, and general cleanliness, it's a safe bet. Just bring earplugsHotel Finder Reviews
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