Escape to Pittsburgh: Luxurious Stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites!
Escape to Pittsburgh: Honestly, Fairfield Inn & Suites (and a Little Bit of Me)
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I'm about to spill the tea on my recent Escape to Pittsburgh adventure, specifically focusing on the Fairfield Inn & Suites. This isn't your glossy, perfectly-curated travel blog post. This is the raw, unfiltered truth, sprinkled with a healthy dose of my own personal quirks and, yes, even the occasional grumble.
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The Arrival - Am I Ready for Pittsburgh? (and the Hotel's Accessibility)
Okay, first things first: navigating Pittsburgh. Hills galore! And me? Let's just say I'm more of a "flat ground" kind of gal. So, the accessibility factor was a HUGE deal. Thankfully, the Fairfield Inn & Suites mostly delivered.
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes, generally. Elevators were present, ramps were (mostly) available, and the hallways weren't a tight squeeze. A small win, but a necessary one. However, the occasional narrow doorway in the common areas made me clutch my metaphorical pearls.
- Accessibility: The "Facilities for Disabled Guests" box is mostly checked. I appreciated that they had, for the most part, considered mobility. (Though getting to that outdoor pool… more on that in a bit.)
- CCTV in Common Areas: Always a plus for security. Made me feel a bit safer wandering around after dark.
- Check-in/out [Express]: Smooth and quick, which is always a blessing after a long drive (or flight, depending on your mode of escape).
Rooms & Amenities - My Sanctuary (and Occasional Frustration)
Available in All Rooms: This is where the real review starts.
- Air conditioning: Check! Saved me from a sweaty meltdown.
- Free Wi-Fi: YES! Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! Crucial for someone who needs to be online to function, especially when I'm on vacation and want to look up local restaurant recommendations.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Perfect for families, or, you know, if you're trying to eavesdrop (kidding… mostly).
- Desk, Laptop workspace: Excellent for those work-from-hotel days. I actually got some work done (shocking, I know!).
- Refrigerator: Hello, leftover pizza! (Don't judge).
- Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Coffee/tea in restaurant: Crucial to keeping me functioning.
- Bathrobes, Slippers: Little touches that make you feel like you're worth the money.
- Soundproofing: Thank goodness. I need my sleep. Though occasionally, a rogue door slam would still pierce my slumber…
- In-room safe box: Peace of mind.
- Bathroom: Decent, but not mind-blowing. Sometimes I long for those luxurious hotel bathrooms.
- Smoke detector: Always important
- Hair dryer: Praise the lord!
- Internet access – wireless: Again, crucial!
- Non-smoking: Sigh of relief. I hate the smell of stale smoke.
- Window that opens: I like fresh air.
- Daily housekeeping: The staff were great.
Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Foot bath: Not available. This was an urban hotel.
Fitness Center: They had one! I’m a gym bunny, in my head, at least. Actually went to the gym to walk on the treadmill.
Swimming pool [outdoor, Pool with view]: The pool was okay, but getting to it from the rooms was a bit of a trek, especially if you had mobility issues. And the “view” was… maybe a glimpse of the parking lot? Missed some serious pool time.
Sauna: Didn't see one.
Cleanliness & Safety - Feeling Safe? (Mostly)
- Cleanliness: The rooms felt clean, but I am a bit of a germaphobe, so I still did my own wipe-down of surfaces.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Rooms sanitized between stays, Room sanitization opt-out available: Made me feel a bit better in the current climate. Nice to see they are putting in the time and effort.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Excellent.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere! Score.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Seemed so.
- First aid kit: Good to know.
- Fire extinguisher, Smoke alarms: Essential.
- Security [24-hour], Front desk [24-hour]: Comforting to know someone’s always around.
- CCTV outside property, exterior corridor: Always a plus for security. Didn't see any shady characters lurking.
- Non-smoking rooms: A major win in my book.
- Safety/security feature: Seemed so.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking - Fuel! (Bring Your Own Snacks?)
- Breakfast [buffet]: So, the breakfast buffet was… well, it was a buffet. I'm not gonna lie, the options were adequate, but nothing to write home about. The usual suspects: eggs, bacon, pastries, fruit, etc. The coffee was… drinkable.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop: See above. Coffee is the most important meal of the day.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Fine for a few days, got a little tiring.
- Restaurants: The hotel restaurant was on-site. The menu was standard hotel fare.
- Poolside bar: I WISH!
- Snack bar: A few chips and candy types.
- Bottle of water: Welcome!
- Cashless payment service: Easy-peasy.
- Individually-wrapped food options, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Yes, yes, and yes.
- Room service [24-hour]: Essential for late-night snack attacks.
Services and Conveniences - The Little Extras
- Air conditioning in public area: It made the difference.
- Concierge: No
- Currency exchange: No
- Daily housekeeping: Helpful!
- Elevator: Lifesaver.
- Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry service: Standard.
- Luggage storage: Handy.
- Business facilities: Standard.
- Cash withdrawal, safety deposit boxes: Always reassuring.
- Convenience store: Mostly snacks.
- Food delivery: Many options!
- Gift/souvenir shop: No.
- Smoking area: Nope.
- Taxi service: Easy to arrange.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site]: Parking!
For the Kids (Family-Friendly Vibes)
- Family/child friendly, Kids meal: Kids seemed happy.
- Babysitting service: Didn't use it, but nice to know it's there.
- Kids facilities: Not noticed
Getting Around (Pittsburgh's Challenge!)
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site]: Adequate parking.
- Airport transfer: Available. Saved on taxi costs, hurrah.
- Taxi service: Easy to arrange.
My Personal Verdict - The Bottom Line
Look, the Fairfield Inn & Suites isn't going to win any awards for luxury. But it's clean, safe, reasonably priced, and generally accessible. And in the midst of a city like Pittsburgh, that's a win. I enjoyed my stay. Would I go back? Probably! It did the job. Just don't expect a five-star experience. Expect good internet, a decent breakfast, and a reliable base for your Pittsburgh adventure. And for the love of all that is holy, pack your own snacks.
Rating: Solid 7/10. Could be better, could be worse. Would recommend for a budget-friendly, accessible stay.
(Disclaimer: My experience may vary from yours. This is just one woman's opinion, fueled by caffeine and a love of travel.)
Hiram, GA Getaway: Unwind at Country Inn & Suites!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your pristine, perfectly-planned travel itinerary. This is a messy, beautiful, slightly-panicked glimpse into my… uh… adventure in Pittsburgh! And yes, it all centers around the Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh Airport/Robinson Township. Don't judge me; it had a decent breakfast, and I needed a place to land after a particularly brutal flight delay.
Day 1: Arrival and Existential Dread (and a Really Decent Pizza)
1:00 PM: Arrival & Hotel Check-in (The Struggle is Real). Okay, so the flight. Ugh. Let's just say the airline lost the luggage lottery, and, naturally, my suitcase was the unlucky winner. I arrived with nothing but the clothes on my back (and a slightly stained, over-priced airport coffee clinging to my soul). The Fairfield Inn was a welcome sight. The lobby was… well, it was a hotel lobby. Clean-ish. The front desk person seemed to have seen it all, which filled me with both relief and a weird sort of dread. Like, has she watched people fall apart before they even step foot in Pittsburgh? I checked in, feeling like a deflated balloon.
2:00 PM: Unpacking? (More like "Unpacking the Disaster Zone of My Life"). Since I had no luggage, unpacking was off the menu. Instead, I took a sad inventory of what I did have: a phone, a wallet, a half-eaten bag of airplane pretzels, and a growing sense of impending doom. I briefly contemplated buying a whole new wardrobe at the nearest mall. Then I remembered my bank account. Sigh. Survival mode: activated.
3:00 PM: Pizza Rescue. (Thank. God. For Pizza.) Desperate for comfort, I Googled "best pizza near me" and found… a gem. A place called "Fede's Pizza". Seriously, this pizza was a religious experience. I ordered a pepperoni and sausage monstrosity and devoured it in what I'm pretty sure was record time. Okay, maybe the pizza didn't solve the lost luggage situation, but it did make me feel slightly less like a crumpled tissue.
5:00 PM: Room Reconnaissance and Mild Panic. Okay, so the room. It was functional. The bed looked… comfortable. The air conditioning worked. But there was a suspicious stain on the carpet by the window. I made a mental note to keep my shoes on. The TV remote was missing a battery, which, after the pizza, I found the end of the world. Eventually, I calmed down, realizing it wasn't that bad, and the panic was just the luggage.
7:00 PM: Dinner at… (More Googling!) I found a place called "Primanti Bros Restaurant and Bar." It was more of a pilgrimage than a meal. Everything on the sandwich, even the french fries, was on the sandwich, and that's just… chef's kiss. I'm not the type to leave food and I've never met a sandwich like that.
8:00 PM: Deep Dive into Pittsburgh History (On My Phone). I knew I needed to make better use of my time. And I took a deep dive on my phone. Okay, so I intended to immerse myself in Pittsburgh history, but I got sidetracked reading Yelp reviews. I found some real treasures in the reviews.
9:00 PM: Bedtime (With a Side of Existential Questions). Okay, it was time to sleep. I closed my eyes and drifted off, questioning the existence of the world, and also the suitcase.
Day 2: Museums, Melodrama, and (Maybe) Retail Therapy
8:00 AM: Breakfast at the Fairfield Inn (The Oatmeal Struggle). The free breakfast. A buffet dream. But my stomach disagreed. Coffee first, oatmeal after. But the oatmeal had a strangely… gluey texture. I opted for the slightly stale pastry, which, surprisingly, hit the spot.
9:00 AM: The Carnegie Museums (Am I Cultured Yet?). I took an Uber to the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. I was a tourist! It was amazing, actually. Huge halls and the art was the art.
1:00 PM: Lunch at the Carnegie Cafe' (Almost Ate the Tablecloth). The cafe. I had a sandwich. It was okay. I was more fascinated by the people-watching. There was a family with a screaming toddler, a couple on a first date that was clearly going to go south, and a group of elderly ladies gossiping with a vengeance. It was entertainment, people!
2:00 PM: Retail Therapy (Yay, Luggage Still Missing!). I did some shopping. I found a small boutique that had some beautiful scarves. I felt happy and stylish. Now I had another bag to get rid of. Oh well.
5:00 PM: Hotel Hangout (Channeling My Inner Zen). I returned to the hotel, completely exhausted. I turned the TV on and had a nap. Everything was okay.
7:00 PM: Dinner and a Movie (Alone, But Not Lonely). I decided to see if my pizza place delivered, and I found a movie to watch in my room. I ordered pizza.
8:00 PM: The Movie…And the Realizations. The movie was okay. The pizza, also okay. I was a lonely woman on an island of myself.
9:00 PM: Bedtime (Another Night, Another Dream). Sleep, let me see those dreams.
Day 3: Farewell (and the Luggage Saga Continues)
8:00 AM: Another Fairfield Inn Breakfast (The Bagel Betrayal). I made a bagel. It was a good one.
9:00 AM: Luggage Update (Still Missing In Action). No phone call, no email. Just… silence.
10:00 AM: Check-Out and Departure (With a Sense of Relief and a Touch of Sadness). I'm leaving. I'm not sure what I achieved, but I survived.
Post-Trip Debrief:
Okay, Pittsburgh. You were a rollercoaster. The pizza was the highlight. The lost luggage, not so much. But, somewhere between the museums, the questionable oatmeal, and the pizza heaven, I found… something. A little bit of resilience, a whole lot of laughter, and the comforting knowledge that even when things fall apart, there's always a Primanti Bros sandwich (and a decent hotel) to help you pick up the pieces. And who knows, maybe someday I'll actually get my suitcase back. Until then, Pittsburgh, you weird, wonderful place, consider me charmed, and I'll be back. Maybe. Eventually. Perhaps.
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So, Pittsburgh... Fairfield Inn & Suites... Sound good? Or am I setting myself up for some kind of... Pittsburgh Potholes of Doom?
"Luxurious Stay" That’s what the headline says! Spill the beans. Was it actually luxurious or were they just *lying*?
Tell me about the room. Was it a shoebox? Did you have to crawl over your suitcase to get to the bathroom?
What about the bed? Because a bad bed is the ultimate vacation killer. Did you get a good night's sleep?
Did they have a decent breakfast? Because hotel breakfasts are either amazing or the bane of my existence.
Was there a pool? Because, sometimes, you just *need* a pool. Or at least a *pretending* to swim-but mostly drinking-pool.
Parking? Always a nightmare. Was it a parking-lot-from-hell situation?
How close was the hotel to… *everything*? Did you spend your entire vacation stuck in traffic?
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