Fairbridge Inn Express - Barrington

Exceptional

Very poor

Disliked: The hotel was in very poor condition, stained and old carpet, the tv didn't work, it smelled bad and the tub did not drain. We slept on top of the blankets and left ASAP in the morning.

Keep Driving

Liked: It was the only hotel in town. The room had basic amenities, was clean and run to standard expectations. The bed was comfortable.Everything worked as expected.
Disliked: The building is dilapidated in a state of serious disrepair. Elevator is (permanently?) out of order, some areas smelled rank, black mold is visible on ceiling of outdoor carport, giving rise to unseen health safety concerns. Fire extinguishers seemed maintained with a prior year date but fire safety crossed my mind.

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.