Escape to Lynchburg: Fairfield Inn & Suites Near Liberty University!
Escape to Lynchburg: Does the Fairfield Inn Actually Offer an Escape? (A Review for the Rest of Us)
Okay, so I just got back from a stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites near Liberty University in Lynchburg. You’re probably thinking, "Lynchburg? Really?" And yeah, I get it. But sometimes you gotta go where the winds of fate (and a cheap flight) blow you, right? So, let's dive into this whole Fairfield experience, shall we? Prepare for the messy truth, folks. No sugarcoating here.
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Accessibility: Okay, Let's Talk About Getting Around (or Not)
Right off the bat, I need to say, accessibility is a mixed bag. They do have some accessible rooms, which is a big plus. There are supposed to be ramps and elevators, which is essential. I didn't personally need any of these things, but I always make a point of checking. The problem? The hallways were a little narrow, to be honest. Probably fine for a wheelchair, but maneuvering a stroller and a suitcase? Good luck, friend. Some areas felt a bit… cramped. (Accessibility Score: 3.5/5 - Room for improvement, folks!)
On-Site Restaurants & Lounges: Fueling the Adventure (or Not)
The food situation… well, it's what you'd expect. A standard hotel breakfast setup. It's technically a "buffet in restaurant", but calling it a buffet felt a bit generous. More like a "help-yourself-from-various-containers-and-hope-for-the-best" situation. I'm talking scrambled eggs that might be real (maybe), sad-looking sausages, and some sad, sad pastries. They do have a coffee shop, which is a lifesaver. (Restaurant/Lounge Score: 2/5 - Go elsewhere for culinary delights, seriously!) They also have a "poolside bar." which, honestly, felt more like a small window with a sad man dispensing pre-mixed cocktails. I mean, it was there, technically.
Wheelchair Accessibility: More Nuances, Sadly
So, while they have accessible rooms, the overall flow of the hotel needs work. The front desk was easy enough to reach but getting around the breakfast area (see above) could be tricky. I didn't see signage indicating the closest accessible bathrooms, either. Again, it's a start, but a lot could be done. (Wheelchair Accessibility: 3/5 - Needs more than just the basics!)
Internet Access: Gotta Stay Connected (Or Pretend To!)
Thank goodness for free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Thank you, Fairfield! That’s a huge win in my book. I’m a millennial, I NEED my internet. Now, the speed? Let's just say it wasn't exactly lighting up the cloud. I managed to stream a few shows, but don't expect to be doing any super-intense gaming or video conferencing. I did appreciate that they had Internet access – wireless, too. (Internet Score: 4/5 - Works, but not a speed demon!)
Things to Do: Beyond the Crimson and the Cross
Okay, so you're in Lynchburg. What do you do? Well, the hotel's not exactly a hotbed of activities. They do have a swimming pool (outdoor). It was… okay. Cleanish, but it didn't exactly scream "resort". There's a "fitness center," which I skipped. Because let's be honest, vacations are for not working out, right? I mean, unless you have a real reason to, like the need to burn off the sad hotel breakfast, then maybe. The "Spa/sauna" is probably going to be in the fitness center. Beyond that, Lynchburg is what you make of it. (Fun Score: 2.5/5 - The hotel's on its own, honey.)
Cleanliness & Safety: Is It Safe to Sleep Here?
I felt relatively safe. The rooms themselves seemed clean. They say they use "anti-viral cleaning products" and do "daily disinfection in common areas." I didn't see anyone scrubbing with a hazmat suit, but the place didn't feel filthy, which these days is saying a lot. They also have "staff trained in safety protocol", although I could have sworn I saw the same person making the bed and working the front desk. The rooms were sanitized between stays, and that I liked. (Cleanliness/Safety Score: 4/5 - Seemed fine, no major red flags.)
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Starved for Options
Beyond the sad breakfast (again, I said it), your choices are pretty limited on-site. A "poolside bar" (we already talked about it) and a vending machine that probably sells stale chips is about it. Luckily, the area around Lynchburg has options…but not in the hotel. I'm not sure what this means about the "sanitized kitchen and tableware items," but I didn't dare look too close. (Dining Score: 1/5 - Pack snacks or risk scurvy!)
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things (or Not)
They do offer a few services that are helpful. "Daily housekeeping" is always a plus. "Laundry service" is appreciated. They also have a "convenience store," that sells some overpriced, emergency snacks. "Cash withdrawal" is available too. They have facilities for disabled guests, "luggage storage." They have an "elevator," Thank god for that. The rest is standard: daily housekeeping, ironing service, concierge. Nothing mind-blowing. They are, however, missing a vital thing: a doorman. I felt like I should have knocked on a door to get into the hotel. (Services Score: 3/5 - Basic, but could do with a bit more charm.)
For the Kids: Kid-Friendly, Sort Of
Being a family-friendly hotel is another mixed bag. They do have "family/child friendly," but the pool isn't particularly kid-centric. There isn't a playground, and the breakfast… well, you can see the problem. I didn't see any "kids facilities". If you're traveling with kids, you'll be better off exploring Lynchburg's options. (Kid Score: 2/5 - Fine, but far from a Disney experience.)
Access, Getting Around, and Everything Else:
- Check-in/out [express]: I wish. It was standard waiting.
- CCTV in common areas/outside property: I didn't see it, but that's good, right?
- Exterior corridor: Yup!
- Fire extinguisher, Front desk [24-hour]: Standard
- Hotel chain: It's a Fairfield
- Non-smoking rooms: Thank goodness!
- Pets allowed unavailablePets allowed: It's a check-in.
- Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms: Standard
- Getting around: Airport transfer, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site].
Available in All Rooms: The Bed, and Then Some
- Air conditioning: Essential in Virginia.
- Alarm clock: Good for not over sleeping!
- Bathrobes: Nope.
- Bathroom phone: I did not try this.
- Bathtub: Standard.
- Blackout curtains: They at least had these.
- Coffee/tea maker: Bonus!
- Complimentary tea: A welcome perk
- Desk: Functional.
- Extra long bed: Very good.
- Free bottled water/Hair dryer: Nice!
- High floor/In-room safe box: Standard.
- Internet access – wireless: Awesome.
- Ironing facilities: Useful!
- Laptop workspace/Linens: Good.
- Mini bar: Nope. Boo.
- Non-smoking/Private bathroom/Reading light/Refrigerator/Satellite/cable channels: Basic.
- Seating area/Separate shower/Bathtub/Slippers/Smoke detector/Socket near the bed: What an experience.
- Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free], Window that opens: The whole shebang.
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's itinerary. This is a Lynchburg, Virginia, adventure fueled by caffeine and questionable life choices, all based out of the… checks notes… Fairfield Inn & Suites Lynchburg Liberty University. Yep, that's the one. Let's get into it:
Day 1: Arrival and the Thrill of Not Quite Getting Lost
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at Lynchburg Regional Airport. Ugh, airports. You know, the whole TSA thing always makes me feel like I'm auditioning for a part I didn't realize I applied for. Anyway, land, grab my bag (pray it arrives), and… deep breath… find the rental car. Hopefully, they still have that compact SUV. I swear I reserved it.
- 1:45 PM: Rental car secured… hopefully. The agent's face was a little… pinched. Maybe I asked too many questions about the insurance. Okay, GPS initiated. Let's get to the Fairfield Inn.
- 2:30 PM: Almost to the Fairfield Inn. Okay, maybe I took a wrong turn. And another one. And… are we really circling a gas station now? Okay, fine. Let’s ask for directions. I'm blaming the GPS, it's always the GPS.
- 3:00 PM: Finally check-in at the Fairfield Inn. The lobby smells like… neutral. Which is good, I guess. The front desk person (super friendly, bless her heart) gives me the keycard. Room on the third floor. Aaaand…elevator. Thank heavens. Lugging that suitcase up stairs would have been a story.
- 3:30 PM: Room reveal! Okay, bed looks comfy enough. The view… um…well, it is a view. Of a parking lot. But hey, it’s clean, and the AC works, and that’s more than I can say about some places I've stayed. Unpack, maybe grab a coffee from the lobby. Coffee is life.
- 4:00 PM: Mild panic sets in. I have no idea what to do in Lynchburg. Google, to the rescue! Let's check out that historic downtown… and maybe grab a snack. I have a feeling this is going to be a food-centric trip.
- 6:00 PM: Downtown Lynchburg exploration. Okay, this is actually kinda charming. The architecture is lovely, all brick and history. Found a cute little bookstore and, let’s be real, spent way too much time browsing. Ended up with a book I probably won’t read. Classic.
- 8:00 PM: Dinner. Found a local restaurant called… hmm, looking at the receipt… "Bootlegger's." Interesting name. The food? Solid. Fried green tomatoes were a revelation. And the beer? Local and tasty. A little too tasty, perhaps. Just sayin’.
- 9:30 PM: Back at the hotel. Bedtime. Tomorrow we're going to Liberty University!
Day 2: Liberty University and the Quest for Adequate Caffeine
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Ugh. That beer. The Fairfield Inn's free breakfast, though, is calling my name. Cereal it is, I suppose. And… the coffee. Let’s see if the coffee at the Fairfield is any good.
- 9:00 AM: Okay, Liberty University. I'm not religious, but I'm always up for seeing new places, and this campus is… massive. Like, seriously, you could get lost here for days. And I’m a pro at getting lost.
- 9:30 AM-12:00 PM: Campus tour. The tour guide (a very enthusiastic student) showed us everything. The academic buildings (impressive!), the dorms (a little too… pristine), and of course, the stadium, which is colossal. The sheer scale of the place is… well, it's something. Feeling slightly dwarfed.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch. Found a little cafe on campus. The sandwich was… okay. But the coffee? Let's just say I'm still looking for that perfect caffeine hit.
- 1:00 PM: Exploring the Liberty University Campus further. Getting lost again is an inevitability. I have a slight feeling I will get lost more than expected today.
- 3:00 PM: Okay, I need coffee. Desperately. Stumbling around aimlessly in search of coffee. This is what I call a crisis.
- 4:00 PM: Found a coffee shop! Victory! Okay, the iced latte is… acceptable. Sigh. Back to the hotel to rest, maybe take a nap.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner plans! Time to search for another restaurant. Maybe something with… spicy food?
Day 3: Departure and Reflections (and More Coffee)
- 8:00 AM: The last breakfast at the Fairfield Inn. At least the coffee pot is working again.
- 9:00 AM: Checking out. A quick glance in the room. Did I leave anything? Hope I remembered to tip the cleaning staff.
- 9:30 AM: One last Lynchburg coffee run. You know, for the road. And maybe a pastry.
- 10:00 AM: Head to the airport. Sigh.
- 11:00 AM: Back at the airport; security, and all that.
- 12:00 PM: Plane ride. Reflecting and dreaming. I didn't get lost in this trip. But at least I will always remember Lynchburg.
So, there you have it. My Lynchburg adventure. It wasn’t perfect, it wasn’t always smooth, and I probably spent too much time on my phone. But that's okay. Because that's life, right? Lynchburg, you were… interesting. And I'll always remember the fried green tomatoes. And the search for the perfect coffee. And the slightly panicked feeling of realizing I was, once again, lost. But, hey, at least I had a comfy bed at the Fairfield Inn to come back to. Until next time!
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