Tucked away in a quite corner of BELLEVUE near the Microsoft Corporation campus is the BELLEVUE/REDMOND Fairfield Inn by Marriott. As a new Seattle resident, this was my first time venturing to Redmond from my humble abode on Capital Hill so I was delighted to stay at a hotel that was as warm and welcoming as the Fairfield Inn.
The staff was absolutely amazing on my arrival. In this day and age where bad customer service runs rampant it’s always nice to be reminded exactly what good customer service is. The front desk agent gave me a genuine warm welcome and offered me coffee and reminded me that there would be free freshly baked cookies available later in the evening. I’m a sucker for a cookie, especially when they are free.
I was pleasantly surprised by the number of amenities available for guests like a store in the lobby stocked with any toiletry you may have forgotten, a warm indoor poor which instantly made me forget it was winter and b, a massage therapist, a workout room with an extensive assortment of equipment and a large dining room where breakfast is served.
For my stay I had the pleasure of staying in the largest room available. The room was larger then my first college apartment and I was pleased to discover a freshly stocked candy dish on the coffee table. The room was nicely appointed with attractive art and comfortable furniture. I rather enjoyed the color scheme of the room, beige with red accents. The room was so comfortable I almost felt like I was staying over at a friend’s home.
The bed was fit for a king, well in this case a “queen.” The bed is the most important feature in a hotel room and I’m happy to report that the bed exceeded my expectations. Something I always marveled at was how cool to the touch the linens were every time I slid into bed, the true sign of quality. I’ve experienced a variety of uncomfortable hotel beds throughout the years but this one had the right degree firmness and the right number of pillows, two for my noggin and one to cuddle with.
I have to focus on the bathroom because it had one of the most amazing jetted tubs that I have ever had the pleasure of bathing in. The sheer size of the tub surprised me as it was big enough for me and at least 3 friends, not that I bathe with my friends or anything. I spent at least an hour bobbing around in the full tub like a dumpling in boiling chicken broth.
After a restful evening I woke up to discover Schevonne, the Fairfield Inn’s massage therapist, at my door. It was to be my first official massage and the anticipation had me buzzing. Schevonne was an absolute delight to talk with and I must admit had hands blessed by god. Laying face down on the massage table I wondered how much I would have to pay Schevonne to come be my in-house, or in-apartment, massage therapist.
The hotel is just a short drive away from the premier downtown Bellevue shops and restaurants and is right around the corner from the Redmond town center. The Redmond town center boasts a variety of restaurants and shops and I had a lot of fun exploring the new area. There isn’t a short supply of things to see, do or experience around the hotel.
I absolutely enjoyed my time at the Fairfield Inn by Marriot in Redmond. The entire experience from the staff, the amenities, the room, the huge family sized tub and Schevonne was absolutely fabulous. A big thank you is in order for Carlos Roberto Castillo, the Fairfield Inn Director of Sales, who has been very active within the Greater Seattle Business Association since becoming a member.
Joshua Michael Rumley
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