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Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
8125 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
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New York City, New York
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Excellent hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

The Residence Inn is located close to mass transit (Dunn Loring Metor stop) in the Virginia suburbs of Washington DC. The staff are friendly and helpful, the breakfast buffet is substantial and tasty (though there's no reason to use plasticware and styrofoam cups). The rooms are clean and quite spacious- we had a suite with kitchenette, sleeper sofa (we didn't use it), and very comfortable bed. We also paid less than $100/night in early November. I would definitely come back.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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Mesa, Arizona
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89 reviews 89 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“The staff was great and our stay was pleasant.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

We require a 2-bedroom, 2-bath suite when we stay in Residence Inns. This was a clean, well-maintained property. The staff were all helpful, friendly ans accommodated several changes to our reservation during our stay. I would stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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91 reviews 91 reviews
29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
“Just an overnight, but would be perfect for an extended stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

My husband and I stayed here for just one night. We were attending a concert in Washington, DC and wanted to avoid the high prices of a hotel in DC, yet be close enough to both the venue and his place of work. Depending on traffic, it took us 25-40 minutes to/from Washington.
We were booked in room #204-a two bedroom suite with two full baths. Our room was located in the same building as the lobby. The kitchen area was spacious with a dining table for four and all appliances that would be needed for a longer stay. There was a small sitting area with sofa and chair end/coffee tables and a flat screen television. Each bedroom had a flat screen television as well. The beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows on each, but they did not maintain the plumpness for long. I did wish there were a heavier duvet/bedspread or an extra blanket. The top sheet and thin bed covering did not provide enough warmth. The bathrooms were clean with large vanities outside of the tub/toilet area. That was an added bonus to me, as it prevented the issue of having to deal with fogged up bathroom mirrors. The towels were thick and smelled fresh. Overall, the suite appeared very clean. There were some worn spots on some of the furnishings, but only minor. The wi-fi connection was very slow.
The hotel is located right next to a small strip shopping area with several dining options, CVS and other a few other stores.
All hotel staff we encountered were pleasant. If ever needing a place to stay in this area again, we would certainly consider this hotel.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Louisiana
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28 reviews 28 reviews
17 hotel reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Except for internet connection...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012

Stayed here with my husband while he was on a business trip. We were upgraded to a two bedroom /two bathroom suite which had the down side of not having the king size bed we requested. But the bedding was very comfortable and so it wasn't quite the issue it could have been.

The two bedroom suite had lots of room for moving around with televisions in the living room and both of the bedrooms. There was a full kitchen complete with dishwasher.

Housekeeping kept the rooms spotless including running the dishwasher daily.

The hotel offered a full breakfast and a light supper. A meal could be made from the supper, but addition of bread would make the supper more substantial.

There were washers and dryers and limited food on site. But there was a cost for this convenience - $4 to wash and dry a load of clothes and $6 for a pint of ice cream. There is a drug store with many food items within a five minute walk.

The downsides to this hotel were that the internet connection was not strong in the far corner of the building. The outdoor tables were too close to the hotel's commercial laundry machines and smokers congregated right outside of one of the exit doors.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled on business
    • 4 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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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good business hotel in the Fairfax Virginia area.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 14, 2012 via mobile

Nice clean modern hotel. Rooms are suites with kitchen areas which I didn't really need but there was plenty of space. There are two buildings which required a walk through an outdoor courtyard to get to the lobby and the breakfast area which can be a small problem if the weather is bad. Breakfast was average. Very conveniently located next to a shopping center with restaurants, drug store, etc. All together no real issues.

  • Stayed October 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield Hotel
Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield Hotel Falls Church
Residence Inn Falls Church
Falls Church Residence Inn
Fairfax Merrifield Residence Inn
Address: 8125 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
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Region: United States > Virginia > Fairfax County > Falls Church
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#4 Family Hotels in Falls Church
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Residence Inn hotel in Falls Church, Virginia is situated just one mile from the Dunn Loring DC metro rail station, adjacent to shopping, dining and entertainment options and is easily accessible from both I-495 & Route 50. This hotel in Merrifield, VA is convenient to Tysons Corner businesses, Washington DC, the Inova Fairfax Hospital and more. Guests feel at home in our spacious extended stay suites offering separate living, sleeping and dining areas. Each suite at our Falls Church extended stay hotel features fully-equipped kitchens, living rooms with pullout sofa beds, a 42" flat screen TV. Work easily while traveling for business in a large desk with convenient outlets, ergonomic desk chair and complimentary internet-access. In addition, this hotel serves complimentary breakfast daily, offers social hours on select evenings and provides 24-hour access to the hotel’s fitness center. This Falls Church, Virginia hotel also has a meeting room perfect for training sessions or small gatherings. ... more   less 
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