Hotel Fairfield by Marriott di Albany

We were attending an event in the area and needed a room for a few nights. We were choosing between the Renaissance or this Fairfield. Ultimately, we could not see spending double the price for a hotel a block away and about the same so we chose the Fairfield. The GM Rebecca told us the Fairfield is better because their breakfast is included and you have to pay at the Renaissance. It was a delightfully cheeky reply and was a great sum of our experience with the GM. She was working nights while we were there. She was very engaged in the hotel and guests. When we needed new room supplies they arrived or were immediately given to us at the desk. Overall the hotel was exactly what we expected. The rooms were as depicted in photos. GM - Worked every night we were there and was very hands on. She seemed to have great dialogue with her team. She was able to help with anything we asked and I think the hotel will thrive under her leadership. Overall Team - Incredibly helpful. No matter the question you have they will give you honest information and were very forthcoming everything from parking advice to other local questions. Toiletries - This is the first hotel I have ever used their shampoo and conditioner and not regretted it! I left my shampoo and conditioner at home and was a bit worried that my 3A curls would not be agreeable but far from it! The shampoo and conditioner did a great job and my hair felt quite nourished with curls properly shaping. I LOVE that there are full bottles in the shower! I have super long curly hair and a lot of it. (The usual hotel small bottles could not wash 1/8th of my hair.) It was great to be able to use the as much as I needed out of the bottle. The scent was eucalyptus and lavender which I really enjoyed. The large bottles are mounted in the shower. So when we ran out after a shower we just called the front desk and housekeeping was upstairs to replace the bottles within 15 minutes. (We requested no housekeeping during our stay so it is possible they would just do this during a normal cleaning.) With the bathroom toiletries it was just a let them know if you need something again we chose to not have housekeeping. When we returned from dinner one night we asked for some rolls of toilet paper and the gentleman at the front desk promptly returned with 2 rolls for us. We didn't have any issues with this but just thinking before hopping in the shower etc. would help to prevent an uh oh moment. Again absolutely the best bathroom toiletries experience I have ever had! I also have sensitive skin and had no issues with the body wash or the hand soap bar. Room - The room was exactly as depicted in the photos online which is refreshing. The bathrooms were exceptionally spacious which was delightful for two of us in the room to have more counter space to share. The tv worked well and there were no issues. They had the option to sign in and watch your Netflix account but we did not partake in that. Breakfast - We mostly