As a first time visitor to this Residence Inn, I am glad I didn't go with my first instinct to stay at the Marriott Hotel and Golf course located at the Texas Speedway.
First of all, this hotel is much more conveniently located to my client's location.
Second, the hotel has a couple of quick service restaurants and a convenience store within walking distance, whereas the Marriott stands in magnficient isolation about 1/2 mile from 114 West.
Most importantly, the Residence Inn is quiet, comfortable, clean, and has a friendly, competent yet unobtrusive staff who go the extra mile to make you feel welcome.
My room was a studio sized room with all the amenities a business traveller needs - free Wifi, iron+board, plenty of hot water, flat screen TV with 2 HBO channels, working area with a comfortable adjustable swivel chair, a kichenette with microwave, sink, coffee maker, can opener and some utensils (but curiously no spoons or forks, just one knife).It had a door connecting it to the adjoining room, which means families can get two rooms and turn it into a mini-suite.
The hotel has a nicely appointed gym on premises, a decent sized pool and hot-water jacuzzi, and even a basketball court. Plenty of parking. Coin-operated washers and dryers on 2nd floor. Sundries (interestingly no OTC painrelievers except for Midol), microwaveable food and cold drinks for sale by the reception.
Breakfast is included and plentiful - scrambled eggs, sausage patties, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, french toast, potato pancakes, fresh fruit, several varieties of cereal, muffins, donuts, coffee (they had my favorite Irish Creme creamer plus several other flavors), a selection of teas, juices, etc. etc. etc. Everything a growing (well, at least across the middle) boy needs to start off the day. :)
Every night from 6 - 7:30 the hotel has a Social or Happy Hour, with FREE tap beer and wine and FREE food! A different dish every night - Monday was Mexican, Tuesday was Italian, Wednesday was burgers and fries, Thursday was sandwiches.
You get a lot of value for your dollars here. Recommended if you're passing by or have business in the area.
The only negatives (more like nits) during my stay?
1- Every morning the dining room's TV featured FauxNews. Loudly. Yikes.
2- We had a fire alarm go off at 2 AM on Thursday morning - thank God it was a false alarm - a guest decided to smoke in their room (the hotel is 100% non-smoking). We spent almost an hour outside in a 30-degree drizzle. The fire department showed up IMMEDIATELY though - the station must be very close.
3- The ice machine is located inside the 2nd floor laundry room, which has a keycard lock. This is not a problem except when you're trying to get ice after 10 PM - I guess they lock the laundry room at that time so guests nearby aren't disturbed by washer/dryer noise at night.
Next time I visit my client I'll be staying here again.
- Also Known As:
- Residence Inn Fort Worth Alliance/Airport Hotel Fort Worth
- Residence Inn Fort Worth Alliance/Airport Hotel
- Residence Inn Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Residence Inn
Phone Number:
Region:
United States >
Texas >
Fort Worth
Amenities:
Business Center
Fitness Center
Free Breakfast
Free High-Speed Internet
Free Parking
Kitchenette
Pets Allowed
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Wheelchair access
#15 Family Hotels in Fort Worth
#16 Business Hotels in Fort Worth
Price Range:
$$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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