Despite reading other reviews stating that the rooms were very small, we booked a suite for our 3 day stay in Key West.

The property is off the beaten track and easily located. Our first impression was that we were not going to enjoy the Fairfield Inn. However, the building where you checkin was very nice and the desk clerks very helpful. The pool was very nice and the lobby inviting, so we figured that we would be OK.

We were assigned a suite on the first floor. However, the first floor requires stairs/elevator--not good for persons with physical impairments. The Fairfield Inn has exterior corridors, which presents safety issues.

Upon entering the unit, we were shocked at the cavelike atmosphere. Not only was the "suite" extremely small, but with very low ceilings and little light, it had a claustrophobic feeling.

The bedroom was decent sized, with tile floors and a king bed. The bathroom was huge--especially considering how small the room was. The pie shaped " living room" had a sleeper sofa and built in refrig/microwave. The problem with this arrangement is safety. Not only is the sleeper sofa near the entrance, but right above it is a window on the exterior corridor, making it easy for child snatching . Also of concern is a fire issue---with the sleeper sofa opened, there is no way to walk around it in the event of a fire.

Because of the safety issues, we checked out of the Fairfiled Inn . The desk clerk, Kelly, was very understanding and gracious and offered to move us. But because all of the rooms had exterior entrances, we chose to decline her offer.

We stayed in the regular rooms not the suites and the verdict is: Very Motelish. I felt like I was in a motel out in the boonies. This Fairfield Inn does not measure up to Fairfield Inn standards. So you end up asking yourself: 'I paid $160.00/night for THIS?' Rooms were clean but there was no closet; there was just a clothes hanging area and a rack. The building has too much street access, so you end up sleeping with one eye open. Exercise room was pretty good. The pool area was nice but who needs it when there are nice beaches with swimable water around. For next time, I'd probably choose something else.

My family and I stayed at the Fairfield Inn for one night last week. The pool and breakfast areas are certainly beautiful. The older rooms, which I was told were "gutted and redone", are still lacking. The door jamb was missing on the first room we were in so the noise from street traffic was unbelievable. The staff were very kind and moved us to a room toward the back. The noise from traffic was less but, the noise from the air conditioner kept us up most of the night. Try to get a suite in the new section of the hotel if booking at this location.

The hotel is absolutely beautiful! Rooms are decorated nicely and very clean. Beautiful pool and the perfect temperature. Gym looked great, but I forgot to bring sneakers so no working out for me. Breakfast was great, lots of food choices. Two computers in the business area to get on the internet with printers. Staff is super friendly and helpful.

Only issue for me personally is that it is totally non-smoking. You can't smoke anywhere in the hotel, not even outside by the pool or in the outdoor bar. You have to go in the parking area. I think our group was the only smokers in the entire hotel though. And I totally understand. It's not exactly the cleanest habit.

All in all a wonderful stay in a beautiful hotel.