Fairfield Inn & Suites Clearwater

Reasonably clean, friendly staff, decent complimentary breakfast, competitively priced, very small gym with 2 nice treadmill and elliptical machine. Didn’t take advantage of the pool but there was a small area with a heated pool. If you need just the basics, this is a good home base while traveling. Close to fast food options.

Stayed here for week if new years 2016, booked almost last minute online, stayed in room with double beds. I was very impressed with how clean the location was from the rooms, hallways to main lobby. Price of double bed was $ 80 a night however on ¹²⁄₃₁ price jumped to $ 177. All rooms in area were booked as there was a football bowl game in Tampa. Complimentary hot breakfast in the morning which consisted of eggs and sausage one morning and ham the other. Also had waffles, yogurt, cereal, oatmeal, bread, muffins, orange juice and apple juice. Ive stayed at other hotels that offered more in the hot breakfast aspect so feel they could have a little more and would also recommend adding cheese in case some wanted to add to their eggs.
Breakfast seating area was not large enough. It was nice that breakfast was provided until 10am on new years whereas every other morning it is 6am-​9am.
Free WiFi provided to room guests, which was very nice.
I thought it was also nice that the cleaning staff were off on new years day and hotel sent out notice that housekeeping had the day off.
They have room with two treadmills and stair walker and outside heated pool. Staff at front desk were very friendly. Checked in about 3am and checked out at 4am.
I purposely stay at Mariott hotels because i know what to expect concerning clean rooms, clean dining areas and professional staff. Also earned mariott reward points. Will definitely be looking to stay at another Fairfield inn again in the future!

Good hotel and great service. I had a great stay and the rooms were clean and spacious. They have good amenities like a heated swimming pool and gym. I was able to go to the gym 2 times before starting the day. Although small with only treadmills and dumbells, there is always something that can be done. They also have a complimentary breakfast till 10am that changes daily. I had a great time and will definitely stay again.

We got this hotel very last minute and really didn’t know what to expect but it was EXCELLENT! The best hotel we stayed at on our recent trip to florida! A few high points.
The front lobby was clean and welcoming; the front desk staff were super friendly and nice and made a point of coming around the front to see our 9 month old and giving us options for which kind of room was best! It feels good to be welcomed with a smile when you walk in the door after a long day driving.
The breakfast buffet was tasty and filling and the lady who was refilling it was such a sweetheart coming over to our table to ask if everything was ok and bringing ‘special’ pancakes for the 3 year old and asking us if there was anything else we needed. The waffle machine was a hit :)
The room was super clean, and the room service was excellent. The ac worked perfectly. It was quiet and we slept really well. Couldn’t ask for more.
The port-​a-​crib was high quality and much better than several (more expensive) hotel chains we stayed at.
The pool was clean and had plenty of fresh towels and nice sun loungers.
Overall, this is a great place to stay in clearwater if you are looking for a place away from the beach crowds.

If you’re looking for a fairly affordable and clean place to stay in the Clearwater/​Safety Harbor area, you cannot go wrong with this hotel. FISC was one of 2 hotels that offered a special rate for a local race that my husband and I were in town for. It wasn’t our first choice but it ended up exceeding our expectations.
There was ample parking and we never had to drive around during our stay to find an open spot. Check in was simple– we gave our name and a card for incidentals-​and ended up being assigned a room on the same floor which happened to be next to a side door entrance. This was super convenient since we could park on the side and enter through that way to our room instead of walking from the lobby. The gentleman that checked us in at the desk was friendly and great about suggesting places nearby to eat. There is also a complimentary breakfast offered every morning in the lobby but we never got up early enough to take advantage of.
Our room had 2 queen beds and was rather spacious. While it was a little dated in décor, everything was clean and well kept. There is also free wifi that worked like a charm with no delays whatsoever. The only thing that might be a con is that this hotel is next to an interstate exit so you can hear traffic outside your window — depending on what side of the hotel you are in.
As far as location, there are restaurants about 2 min down the road (all mainly chain restaurants) and I did see a Target in case you need some odds and ends. For the most part, it was central to where we needed to be and I really have no major complaints.

Great hotel! Staff were very courteous upon check in and check out. The room we stayed in was recently renovated, so everything was bright and clean. They offer a nice hot breakfast.
The last morning of our stay I left my purse in the dining area. We left and came back shortly when I realized I’d forgotten it. My purse was waiting for me at the front desk, untouched.

First I will say what I especially LOVED about this hotel — they had recycle bins by the vending/​ice machine! I love that and almost never see it in hotels. That was fantastic and I wish all hotels would be forced to recycle. There wasn’t a bin for aluminum (only plastic and paper), but baby-​steps — it was still good to see the bins!
This is a nice hotel, not brand new but well-​kept. My room had 2 queens and was nice and spacious. It was clean and there were plenty of clean towels. No fridge or microwave, but there was a coffee pot with supplies. The bed (a little squishy) and pillows weren’t the best, but they were okay; I’ve had better (and worse!). Sheets were clean and that’s what matters.
The lobby is big and the girl checking me in was super-​nice. Parking is free and even though the hotel was full, there was plenty of parking around the back. There is a pretty outdoor pool and a gym (neither of which I used).
Free good wi-​fi and free breakfast. The breakfast area was clean with good food. You can eat inside, or go outside and eat your breakfast. It was crowded because the hotel was full.
The hotel is on the pricey side, but I shopped around and it was the least expensive that had good reviews. I stayed during the height of the season in this area (February), so I’d imagine that’s why it had the big price tag.
This hotel is on a very big, main street through Clearwater. As soon as you exit the hotel to the west, you start seeing all kinds of restaurants, fast-​food joints, stores, etc. There’s a Super-​Target (really nice!) about a mile away. US 19 is about a mile west of the hotel (that’s the road that takes you south to St. Pete; it is the major road through St. Pete and Clearwater). There is a big Walmart about 2 or 3 miles away (north on 19), and there’s a huge indoor mall about 5 miles away (again, north on 19). This hotel is not really near the beaches — they’re a bit of a drive.
Going east up Gulf to Bay Road and going left on Bayshore will take you on a pretty drive along the waterway to a cute little town called Safety Harbor (it’s takes about 10 — 15 minutes). It is definitely a must-​see little town; it is small and charming and takes you away from the traffic and congestion in the Clearwater area. There are tons of cute shops, restaurants, bars and a delightful little dessert place on Main Street called Joey Biscotti. There is also a beautiful Art and Music Center. If you go down to the harbor, there’s a nice pier you can walk out on and a little park area. The boats are pretty to look at and we even saw 2 manatees in the water. Also, it is a mecca for all kinds of shore birds and water fowl.
I have one complaint, and it’s a big one for me. When I walked into my room, I was overpowered by a sweet-​smelling air freshener. I HATE THAT. The room was clean, and that air freshener stink was totally unnecessary. Unfortunately, I could only open the window about 1-​inch to get fresh air. It was horrible. Any other time, I might have asked to switch rooms, but the hotel was at capacity, and probably all the rooms have that smell. If you’re like me and don’t like stinky air-​fresheners, call ahead to the hotel and try and see if they can tell housekeeping to leave it out of your room — that’s what I will do next time I stay here. The smell was really, really strong and SO offensive. That would be my only complaint.