Fairbridge Inn Express - Barrington

Passable

Liked: Location was ok
Disliked: Had to plug in own lamps to make them work. No breakfast but what do you want for $90.

Think abou it.

Liked: It was fairly inexpensive. The bed was comfortable.I was on the ground floor in the back. It was very quiet.The location was perfect for my needs.
Disliked: One of the lights didn't work at all. In order to have an outlet to charge my phone, I had to unplug the microwave.The bathroom floor and the bottom of the tub looked dirty.I don't know for sure, but I think it's possible the owners are making efforts to improve, but right now, I wouldn't stay again.

I expected a better maintained...

Liked: the man at the desk was very nice and walked me to my room.
Disliked: The outside looks very shabby. The lights near the bed and TV did not work. The water pressure was very weak. The office said OPEN in the morning but there was no one there to whom I could return my key

disappointed

Liked: hot water & shower pressure
Disliked: not clean, no housekeeping, vending & ice machine inoperable, motion lights in bathroom, only 2 operable outlet, king room to small for price, office locked whole weekend, only 2 towels for 2 people for 2 days, tub cracked & slick, toilet, mirrors & floors not clean.

NEVER AGAIN ‼️

Liked: NOTHING
Disliked: It was disgusting. Very disappointed. Filthy. Slept with our clothes on & kept shoes on because carpet was beyond disgusting!

just what i needed

Liked: the staff were extremely polite & helpful, listened to any concerns I had and answered all my questions. good communication. the other guests were friendly and respectful. lots of a nice spots to eat nearby & there's a library down the road. the blue heron is cute and comfortable.
Disliked: you get what you pay for with a motel, so if you can't do old or a bit messy then it's not gonna be for you. but if you don't mind it then you'll be fine & if a room isn't up to your (reasonable) standards then the staff will be accommodating. **if the water isn't getting hot then try actually turning the knob to the cold side instead. worked for me.

Bad

Liked: I cancelled my reservation when I saw the conditions of my room, so I want a refund.
Disliked: Nothing

WORTH EVERY PENNY.

Liked: LET ME TELL YOU LOOKS ARE DECEIVING WHEN YOU SEE FAIRBRIDGE INN EXPRESS- BARRINGTON, IL.; VIA LIMITED PHOTOS OR AT FIRST GLANCE!!!THIS IS PLACE IS A GEM INSIDE AND THE LOCATION COULDN'T BE BETTER!ROOMS ARE SO CLEAN & COMFORTABLE; NOT TO MENTION THE STAFFS FLEXIBILITY & PATIENCE AT ANY HOUR.

Did not stay here just...

Disliked: Place definitely needs some up keep. Everything is old and needs to be updated. Would not stay over night