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Sonesta Essential Fairmont

2.5 star property
Hotel in Fairmont with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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20 Southland Dr, Fairmont, WV, 26554
  • Heston Farm Winery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fido Dog Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Fairmont State University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Fairmont

Sonesta Essential Fairmont is located 3 mi (4.8 km) from Valley Worlds of Fun and within a 10-minute drive of Heston Farm Winery. This 62-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Heston Farm Winery - 9 min drive
  • Fairmont State University - 10 min drive
  • United Hospital Center - 11 min drive
  • Fairmont General Hospital - 12 min drive
  • West Virginia University - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Colasessano's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Muriale's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Fairmont

Hotel in Fairmont with free breakfast and a fitness center
Sonesta Essential Fairmont features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space. If you drive, put free parking to good use. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a business center, a computer station, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. IPod docks, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 280 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (45 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Microtel Inn Suites Wyndh Fairmont
Microtel Suites Wyndh Fairmont
Microtel Inn Wyndham Fairmont Hotel
Microtel Inn Wyndham Fairmont
Sonesta Essential Fairmont Hotel
Sonesta Essential Fairmont Fairmont
Microtel Inn Suites By Wyndham Fairmont
Sonesta Essential Fairmont Hotel Fairmont

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

Sonesta Essential Fairmont provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

As of Jan 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Fairmont on Feb 1, 2025 start from $71.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see within easy reach of Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

This hotel is located in Fairmont, close to Valley Falls State Park, Valley Worlds of Fun, and Heston Farm Winery.

Is there parking available at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Sonesta Essential Fairmont have a casino?

No, Sonesta Essential Fairmont doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Sonesta Essential Fairmont have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Sonesta Essential Fairmont offers free continental breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Sonesta Essential Fairmont allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Sonesta Essential Fairmont for a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

The closest major airport to Sonesta Essential Fairmont is Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia), which is 13.7 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal), which is located 24.5 mi away (27-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Sonesta Essential Fairmont.

Sonesta Essential Fairmont Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 447 out of 960 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 291 out of 960 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 960 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 960 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 960 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Broke toilet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Traveled with family
Just ok
Tired rooms. Shower backed up. TV didn't work. Room had a smell, prob bc it's pet friendly, a urine smell covered by cleaner. The area is nice. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Neil, Kettering

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
This property generally in great shape. Lobby, hallways and rooms look great. But it is showing signs that the owners have stopped putting money into it. They are out of the plastic cups that are used for bathrooms and juice at the breakfast bar. You have to get a New coffee cup, and unwrap it for these needs. I stayed two nights, and asked about getting a Fresh room for the third night. I was told that no housekeeping staff was coming in on Sunday to clean rooms so I was out of luck. Front desk staff was Trying to take care of the breakfast bar, and even doing Housekeeping work when needed. The breakfast food was generally inedible, except the coffee was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
"Essential" Means "Barely Adequate"
This was my first stay at the Sonesta Essential Fairmont. The event was a college football game, and though I made the reservation months ago, the usual places I stay were booked up. The location (on the property of the redeveloped Middletown Mall) is good. The night before, they called to 'confirm' my reservation. I get electronic reminders frequently, but not a call from the property for decades. Odd. The first room we were placed in had not been cleaned; the toilet, in particular was filthy and would not flush properly. The second room was likewise dirty; the third, finally was 'clean' (except for a horrible stain on the carpet). The A/C unit was set to cool at 60 degrees. By the time we were settled into our room, it was too late to go to a favorite locally owned restaurant next door. We ended up at Applebee's. The drain in the tub was slow, and the drain knob not attached. There is no mat to prevent slipping in the tub in the accumulated water. For some reason, the main entrance to the hotel is in the back. Here is a partial list of other items deemed "non-essential" by Sonesta: * Signage to guide you to the property * In-room coffee service * Housekeeping service * Real eggs -- there is a hot breakfast, but the scrambled eggs are powdered. Further, there is no cheese or salsa to cover this fact up. A batter dispenser hinted at the presence of waffle maker, but it wasn't there. This is now my LAST choice of hotels in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Richard

No room. Property said Expedia canceled room. Which I did not.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Quick stop over for a night on way home. Check in was amazing and Nick was very helpful. Room was clean I guess. Many stains on carpet and one of the beds the sheet was dull- not white like the others. Very few towels in the bathroom and they were very thin. Complimentary breakfast was good but the table were not being wiped down and had to ask for Tea bags.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I waited about 15 minutes to check in because they were on the phone with a previous guest trying to change their charge to a different credit card. In the room surfaces on the desktop and other surfaces were dirty. It was to late and I was tired so I cleaned these myself before unpacking.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Andrea

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dirty and not thoroughly cleaned. Mini-fridge was dirty and the items in the bathroom hadn't been restocked. Wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

The refrigerator was broken. The toilet paper roll was very low, which tells me the room didn’t get much attention prior to me arriving. The complimentary breakfast was missing items. There’s a waffle batter dispenser that remained empty the entire time, and no waffle maker. Room smelled musty.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to move rooms, and the second was worse than the first... We got to our room to find the bathroom trash half full, toothpaste spots all over the mirror and quite a few hairs in the shower. After a cordial complaint, the gentleman working the front desk got us an "upgraded" room. When we open the door, we are met with a musky, foul smell. The couch in the room was disgusting. Stains all over it. Being that it was almost midnight, we sprayed a bunch of perfume and just got to bed. Finally, after adjusting to the stench, we were able to get some rest. We're getting ourselves cleaned up in the morning, I decided to crack open the fridge. BIG mistake! Turns out, that's where the smell was coming from. It was so foul, that both of us were gagging. Top it all off, before we could get out of there we noticed that the smoke alarm had been removed from the room and there was just wires where it used to be. By far the worst hotel stay I've ever had, and the only hotel I've ever complained about in my 37 years of life. Severely lacking any regard for cleanliness. The only bright spot was the man working the front desk. He was kind and understanding. The poor guy was very embarrassed. From the sounds of it, it's been going downhill for some time. He seemed very fed up with his cleaning crews and how it was being managed. Said it was his worst experience in his 20 plus years working in the hotel/hospitality business. Btw, I paid $180 to stay at this dump...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Richard

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Refrigerator off and no way to turn on. Air conditioner with a bad bearing, so loud, sleep was almost impossible. TV defaults to gaming required assistance to reset.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bathroom was not very clean. We did not get the kind of room we asked for. We had to wait quite a bit just to get registered.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a diamond not to be missed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleaners used in the room left a very strong smell that affected my sinuses. Other than that staff was nice breakfast ok, next to a shopping mall which was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Meh.
Check in was great. Our room was clean and comfortable. After that it all went downhill. Not enough towels- not just in our room but in total on the property, there was coffee but no tea, no iron, the breakfast was nothing but carbs. The waffle iron was broken and the morning staff was inattentive to guests. No soap or paper towels in the public bathroom. No water fountain. I wouldn’t return to this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!
The night check in associate was wonderful! the breakfast area had good choices and the coffee was terrific. Our room was excellent! Just hope you get a pool in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Traveled with family
I had a handicap room. I am guessing they gave me this room because I had a brace on my shoulder. The room did not drain properly so there was standing water in the bathroom around the sink area. I have been using hotels for over forty years now and this is the first time I have ever encountered a situation where there were not large towels available. Sonesta Essential Fairmont only had medium size towels available. The breakfast was okay, but the coffee seems watered down, so it wasn't good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

curtis

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel needs overhaul
The door locks were upside down making entering room very awkward. Thankfully the person on the desk was very helpful. Generally hotel looked tired. Breakfast not so good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024