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The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
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The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel
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“A very good hotel, except the beds, and the walls”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

Once again, had a great stay at the Mason Inn Conference Center! Had a mild issue at check in that was quickly and courteously resolved by the staff. Boxwoods was delicious, if a bit pricey.
My one issue with the hotel continues to be the beds. First of all, they just, for lack of a better term, feel wrong, whether it's the mattress or the unusual box-spring, I'm not sure. Second of all they don't seem to really have a bottom sheet, the fitted sheet that looked like was really scratchy, so I slept on the unfitted sheet. Additionally, the hotel could use better soundproofing as the room next door could be clearly heard through the wall.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Christopher S, Front Office Manager at The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, responded to this review
February 24, 2013
Hello sglbgg!

Thank you for your continued patronage of The Mason Inn and for sharing your experience with TripAdvisor! It is with feedback from guests just like yourself that we are able to continually able to make improvements to the product and service that we offer.

With that being said I am glad to hear about us being able to resolve the issue at check in that you experienced and have taken your comments about our mattresses back to our housekeeping team to find a solution to your concerns. I am excited to be able to tell you that we have recently started the process of replacing the fitted sheets for our bedding and am currently working with our vendors to eliminate the "scartchy" issue that we have noticed with our sheets and will have this project completed in just a few short weeks.

Thanks again for staying and for sharing with us!

Regards.

Christopher.
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New York City, New York
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“Nice, clean stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2013

We were comfortable and really appreciated how clean and beautiful the hotel was. Our only complaint was the service staff's odd response when we requested an additional glass for water. The staff claimed that no extra glass existed and responded with confusion about our request rather than immediate desire to rectify the situation. That rubbed me the wrong way.

  • Stayed February 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Christopher S, Front Office Manager at The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, responded to this review
February 24, 2013
Hello Vince E.

I wanted to take some time to thank you for staying with us. I know that you have many options when looking for hotels and truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us. It was a pleasure hosting you.

I am a little perplexed by your comments regarding the water glass for your room and have taken action to ensure that this breakdown in communication does not happen again.

I hope that if your travels bring you back to Fairfax you will come to see us again!

Regards.

Christopher.
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Wheeling, West Virginia
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Clean, Friendly, and nice Bar”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2013 via mobile

This is truely a great hotel. We drove from WV up for a Mumford and Sons concert on VDay and figured this was the closest. In fact it was so close to the Patriot center we just walked over. YaY no crazy concert traffic!!! The only complaint is that the morning we were leaving I got thevstomache flu so we decided on room service instead of humiliating myself at a restaurant. Well it took about and hour and a half to get to the room. It looked good enough but we didnt get to eat it because we were in such a hurry to grt home. Another bad thing is they never offered a discount or ahnything for the slow service and I am pretty sure they actually just forgot.

Stayed February 2013, traveled as a couple
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Christopher S, Front Office Manager at The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, responded to this review
February 17, 2013
Hello BattyEyes.

Thank you for staying with us for your Valentines Day concert with Mumford and Sons. We truly appreciated and enjoyed hosting you and all of the concert attendees! With such a great proximity to the Patriot Center we cannot see why someone would choose to stay anywhere else.

I do hope that you are feeling better than you did when you checked out of the hotel.

And I would like to apologize for the trouble that you experienced with your in room dining. If you could contact me at the hotel I would be happy to look into the matter further and find out a cause and offer a resolution. You can reach me at Christopher.Sollars@TheMasonInnVA.com
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McKinney, Texas
2 reviews
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“Search no more; just stay at The Mason Inn!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

I'm a frequent traveler, have stayed at a lot of hotels, and I'll go on the record saying The Mason Inn is in my top 5 of great hotels I’ve stayed at (Graves 601 Hotel in Minneapolis, MN is my #1)! Whether you're in town on company business or for leisure travel, The Mason Inn suits both type of travelers.

My wife and I stayed at The Mason Inn in January 2013 and paid $278 for our 2-night stay. We looked downtown and just didn't want to pay the price for a downtown hotel. With The Mason Inn, we got a hotel that was (A) in a safe area, (B) reasonably priced, (C) near public transportation, (D) a newer hotel property (E) and the room was very nice and clean. The building itself (inside and out) is very modern (or “swanky” as my wife would say). The service was great too.

On one of the mornings, my wife and I got up early to take the first hotel shuttle that would take us to the Metro. Right when we were about to leave, we got a letter underneath our door that said the shuttle was going to run 2-3 hours later than expected. In the letter, the hotel manager also apologized for the inconvenience and offered complimentary breakfast. We were in a hurry and couldn't wait (couldn't take advantage of the complimentary breakfast either), so we drove our rental car from the hotel to the Metro. When we got back to the hotel later that evening, I called the restaurant and explained that we missed the offer on complimentary breakfast and wanted to know if we could get dinner complimentary instead. The restaurant manager was very accommodating and said yes. It never hurts to ask right!?

Overall, our stay was great and my wife and I didn't have any complaints about The Mason Inn. I would definitely recommend this hotel to family and friends.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Christopher S, Front Office Manager at The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, responded to this review
February 15, 2013
Hello Thomas B.

What a weekend the 2013 Presidential Inauguration was!

Thank you for choosing to spend it with us. It was a pleasure hosting you and everyone that was here for this big event. I appreciate your understanding with regard to the Metro Shuttle. It was something that seemed to just creep up on us and in the end we were able to secure the transportation for our guests early in the morning but I am glad that you were able to make use of our offer in Boxwood Restaurant.

I appreciate your comments, your staying with us and for sharing your experience here on TripAdvisor.

Regards.

Christopher.
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Chesterfield, Michigan
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Good place for a business conference”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2013

Had a two day business conference here with people from around the country. Rooms are spacious and clean. Seems newer but has a "Mason" like feeling too with lights in hall ways. Restaurant has a good breakfast buffet. Lobby is very nice. Our only draw back was that the conference was a five minute walk and it was in the teens outside. Some people did not bring heavy coats.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Christopher S, Front Office Manager at The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel, responded to this review
January 27, 2013
Hello PhoenisSunDog!

It was truly a pleasure to host you and your group recently. We hope to have the opportunity to do so again!

Thanks for staying with us and for sharing your thoughts on TripAdvisor.

Regards.

Christopher.
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Also Known As:
The Mason Inn Hotel
The Mason Inn Conference Center And Hotel
The Mason Inn Hotel Fairfax
Address: 4352 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030
Region: United States > Virginia > Fairfax County > Fairfax
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Fairfax
#2 Family Hotels in Fairfax
#3 Business Hotels in Fairfax
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
: Inspired by the patriot spirit of George Mason, The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel provides an exceptional environment for work, study and special occasions in the center of Northern Virginia. As the Official Hotel and Conference Center of George Mason University this pristine hotel is dedicated to excellence in service and sustainability, as well as creating an environment conducive to learning and relaxing. The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel is nestled among a natural wooded setting on the south side of the University’s Campus in Fairfax, Virginia. The Conference Center & Hotel is distinguished as LEED-certified Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council, and is the only full-service, upscale hotel in Fairfax and near George Mason University.Conveniently located with direct access from Route 123, The Mason Inn is easily accessible from throughout Virginia and the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area. The Conference Center & Hotel offers all of the amenities of the George Mason University Campus and The Patriot Center, including accessible complimentary scheduled shuttle service around George Mason Campus, and to and from the Vienna Metro stop based on the University's weekday and weekend schedules. ... more   less 
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