Mystery Critic

Fairfield Inn Lithonia, Georgia (near Atlanta)

Hotel URL 

Published Internet Rate: $115 - Stayed at this rate

Constructed 2007 (yes BRAND news!!)

Orbitz Rating: 2 Stars / MC Rating: 1/2

Cleanness and Comfort
Location and Parking
Noise and Privacy
Service Efficiency and Attitude
Recreation and Amenities
Value (based on discounted rate)

GENERAL

I typically don't like to write reviews for hotels that are almost like motels - unless there's something that really impressed me, like a great location (say near a mall?) or very new (like built in 2007).  If that's what you are looking for while visiting Atlanta or Emory, this is your hotel!

GOOD

LOCATION: Very close to the freeway exit and right next to a mall.  If you are visit East Atlanta, it's a great spot to stay.  Plenty of parking right in front of it.

COMFORT: It's a new hotel and everything's new and well-built.  The bed and bathroom are not that great, but they are new so I can't complain much.....  Staff also friendly (southern!) and attentive.

BAD

ROOM: The furnishing's new but kind of strange.  Everything looks very light, unlike the typical Marriott style.  There's a wall in the room that has NOTHING attached and it's not decorated.  Looks very strange (so strange I forgot to take a picture of it!).

AMENITIES: The gym and swimming pool (yes they do have one) are TINY - one guy smells bad and the whole place stinks.  I can't complain much about this either because it is, after, an "inn" and there is a big mall next to it.

OVERALL

This is a nice and safe bet for anyone visiting East Atlanta.  Not the greatest value out there, but it's new so that explains why the Holiday Inn two exits down costs $80 (because it's like 20 years old!!!).  Enjoy the hot waffle (if you can make one) and be sure to try the restaurants around the mall!