Selinsgrove Getaway: Fairfield Inn & Suites Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we’re diving HEADFIRST into a review of the Selinsgrove Getaway: Fairfield Inn & Suites Awaits! It’s gonna be a bit… rambly. A bit… messy. And hopefully, a whole lotta real. Let's get this show on the road.
First Impressions: Curb Appeal (and the Lack Thereof)
Alright, let's be honest. Selinsgrove itself isn't exactly the Vegas strip. The Fairfield Inn & Suites? It’s… a Fairfield Inn and Suites. You know the drill. It's not gonna knock your socks off with architectural brilliance. But! And this is key! It’s clean. It's… functional. And sometimes, that’s all you need.
Accessibility: Navigating the Maze (or Just the Lobby)
Okay, good news! They absolutely get accessibility. They've got the "Facilities for disabled guests" checkbox ticked. The elevator is a godsend, I tell ya. The elevator is a godsend. (Shoutout to the people who design elevators! You are the unsung heroes of travel). And they seem to be on top of the whole "Wheelchair accessible" thing. I didn’t personally need it, but from what I saw, it looked good. It’s a big plus in my book. No fighting to the front desk because you can't get there.
Cleanliness & Safety: So Fresh, So Clean (and Hopefully Staying That Way!)
Okay, look. Pandemic times. We're all a little… germaphobic. (Or, you know, MORE germaphobic). Fairfield Inn & Suites gets it. The "Anti-viral cleaning products," "Daily disinfection in common areas," "Rooms sanitized between stays" checkboxes? THEY. ARE. CHECKED. They even have "Hand sanitizer" strategically placed, and "Professional-grade sanitizing services" on the menu. This is a major RELIEF. Peace of mind is priceless, people, and they're giving you some of it. The "Room sanitization opt-out available" is a nice touch too.
They also had the "Safe dining setup". I didn't eat there, but seeing the effort already made gives me a safe feeling.
Rooms: Your Little Haven (or Just a Place to Crash)
The rooms are… standard. Not complaining, just stating facts. But let’s break it down.
- The Good: "Air conditioning in all rooms", "Free Wi-Fi", "Desk", "Coffee/tea maker" (essential for surviving travel!), "Hair dryer" (because nobody wants wet hair!), "Blackout curtains" (thank the Lord), "In-room safe box," "Ironing facilities" (because wrinkles are the enemy!), "Refrigerator", "Satellite/cable channels", "Seating area", "Smoke detector", and a "Socket near the bed" (YES!). They also have "Additional toilet", "Bathtub", "Alarm clock", "Private bathroom", "Shower", "Towels", "Wake-up service", "Window that opens". Okay, maybe that's more than standard…
- The Okay: "Carpeting" (depends on your carpet-love), "Linens", "Mirror", "Soundproofing" (hmmm), "Telephone", "Toiletries", "Umbrella" (nice touch!).
- The Missing: Nothing really huge, but maybe a USB charging port built-in, just sayin'.
The thing I really appreciated? The "High floor" option. I am convinced higher floors are quieter and generally better. And the "Non-smoking" rooms are a godsend for people who avoid smoke.
Dining: From Grab-and-Go to… Well, Not Much Else
Okay, let's not kid ourselves. This isn't a culinary destination. They have "Breakfast [buffet]", and it's what you'd expect. Cereal! Toast! The usual suspects. The "Breakfast takeaway service" is handy, especially if you're trying to make a quick getaway. There is a "Coffee shop" available.
- The good: "Breakfast in room" and "Breakfast takeaway service".
- The not so good: If you are expecting a foodie experience, this is not it.
- The real problem: The food options in general are limited, be prepared to venture out.
Services and Conveniences: Your Comfort Zone
Here's where the Fairfield Inn & Suites shines. They've got the basics covered, and then some:
- The Essentials: "Air conditioning in public area", "Cash withdrawal", "Concierge" (although I didn’t use it – kinda just did my own thing), "Daily housekeeping," "Elevator" (again, bless!), "Facilities for disabled guests", "Ironing service", "Laundry service" (THANK YOU), "Luggage storage", "Safety deposit boxes", "Smoking area", and "Terrace" .
- The Perks: "Cashless payment service", "Contactless check-in/out" (THANK YOU, again!), "Convenience store" (for those emergency snacks!), and a "Dry cleaning" service.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Finding Your Chill (or Not)
Okay, Selinsgrove isn't exactly a hotbed of activity. But the Fairfield Inn & Suites gives you some options:
- "Fitness center" (if you actually work out on vacation, you’re a better person than me).
- "Swimming pool [outdoor]" (weather permitting, of course!)
- You can do "Massage", and maybe even "Sauna".
- There did not seem to be a "Spa" or "Steamroom", at least I did not see any.
For the Kids: Family Friendly…ish
They have "Family/child friendly" listed. No dedicated kids' facilities, from what I saw.
Internet: Wi-Fi Everywhere! (Almost)
"Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!" Praise be! The WiFi was solid. Not mind-blowing, but reliable. They also seem to have "Wi-Fi in public areas", but I mostly stayed in my room, glued to Netflix.
Getting Around: The Road Less Traveled
- "Car park [free of charge]" (YAY!)
- "Taxi service"
The "Meh" Moments (Because No Place is Perfect)
- The decor is… generic. Beige is the dominant color scheme. But hey, at least it’s clean.
- The lack of in-house dining options is a bummer if you don't want to venture out or do delivery.
The Anecdote: My Coffee Crisis (And How They Saved the Day)
Okay, this is a little embarrassing, but… I forgot my coffee filters. I need my morning coffee. I need it. I'm barely functional without it. I was on the verge of a caffeine-deprived meltdown. I called the front desk, expecting a blank stare. But the woman on the phone was AMAZING. Not only did she understand my plight (praise be!), she sent up a little bag of filters within minutes. Seriously. That is excellent service. It might seem small, but it made a HUGE difference to my day. Coffee crisis averted!
The Emotional Gut Punch: Is This the Place For You?
Truthfully? It depends. If you're looking for a luxurious spa weekend with Michelin-star dining, you probably want to keep searching. But if you're looking for a clean, comfortable, convenient base of operations for exploring Selinsgrove and the surrounding area… then yeah. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is a solid choice.
They're nailing it. They're making it easier to trust taking that trip.
The Verdict: A Solid Choice
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Because nothing’s perfect, and I’m still kinda hung up on the lack of a decent restaurant. But for the price, the cleanliness, and the overall experience? Definitely worth considering.
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Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because you're about to get a real-life, unfiltered, and probably slightly chaotic itinerary for a stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Selinsgrove, PA. Prepare for more "oh, crap, I forgot to pack underwear" than "luxury travel expert."
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES SELINSGROVE - THE "REAL" DEAL ITINERARY (with plenty of side trips into my brain, naturally)
Day 1: Arrival, Mild Panic, and the Quest for Snacks.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Arrival. Check-in, or the Art of Waiting Patiently (ish). My GPS, bless its algorithmic heart, decided to take me on a scenic route that involved more dirt roads than I'm comfortable with a rental car. Arrive slightly frazzled but with a semi-optimistic outlook. Check-in smoothly, hoping for a quiet room (knowing full well I'll be the one blasting the TV at 3 in the morning). The lobby carpet smells… vaguely of coffee. You know, that "hotel coffee" scent that always screams "business trip" more than "vacation."
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Room Reconnaissance and Immediate Disappointment (maybe just low expectations). Unpack. Assess the room. Discover that the "lake view" promised on the website probably involves squinting and leaning out the window (spoiler alert: Selinsgrove Lake is… smallish). The air conditioning is a beast. I suspect it's capable of freezing a small mammal. This is going to be a battle.
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: The Snack Emergency. Oh dear God, I'm hungry. And the mini-mart selection, bless its heart, leaves much to be desired. Commence frantic search for sustenance. This involves at least three trips to the vending machine, a mournful sigh at the sight of the stale-looking cookies, and a desperate prayer for a nearby grocery store. Eventually, I find… a bag of Cheetos Puffs and a diet soda. Victory!
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Relax? Attempt to Relax. Reading in the room… Trying to unwind. Reading. Realizing I forgot my book, have to use a downloaded PDF which makes me tired. I was thinking, "This is what I will do right now, but I'd better start reading the book soon".
Day 2: Cultural Exploration (of sorts) and the Mystery of the Missing Remote.
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast - The Great Buffet Question. The complimentary breakfast. It's likely a culinary adventure. Is it worth it? Will the scrambled eggs resemble actual eggs? Will I risk the sausage? The choices! I end up opting for a waffle (can't go wrong, right?) and a weak attempt at a fruit salad. It's not gourmet, but it's free. And it's fueling my next adventure: the Selinsgrove Farmer's Market.
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Selinsgrove Farmers Market. Oh, the flavors! The Farmer's Market… it's a world of discovery. Fresh vegetables? Check. Sweet, baked goods? Check. That one vendor always yells? Check. Everything is just a bit better than I've dreamed of. I buy too much, mostly the baked goods.
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: The Mystery of the Missing Remote. Where did it go? I know I had it! Check under the bed. Check behind the dresser. Complain. The endless search. Eventually, it reappears, wedged between the cushion and the arm of the chair. Relief.
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch at the Local Diner. I decided to have lunch and went to a local diner. The food was good, the servers friendly.
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Sunbury. Visit the Sunbury Museum. Explore. A drive to Sunbury. This is my attempt at history, museums, and culture. It's more of a "look at the historical house… quickly" thing and then back to my room to finish my book.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Downtime. Nap time. Well, my body needs rest after the culture and walking.
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Dinner. Trying to find a restaurant that doesn't seem to be closed on a Tuesday evening. Eventually, something… edible is found.
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Hotel Lounge. Try to Relax. There's a lounge, supposedly. Maybe I will check in, get a drink, look around.
Day 3: Departure (and the Unspoken Curse of the Mattress).
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast Redux. Back to the buffet! Will I be brave and sample the sausage this time? The uncertainty adds a certain… je ne sais quoi to my morning.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Packing. And the Unseen Force of Gravity. The act of packing - is always a struggle. Clothes, toiletries, and all the things I forgot on the first day. The suitcase never wants to close. I suspect there's a universal force that actively resists the neat organization of luggage.
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Check-out. Farewell, Selinsgrove! (And the Mattress That Tried to Swallow Me). Check-out is straightforward. The front desk staff are friendly. I leave. But I'll never forget the mattress. It was… firm. The very definition of firm. I'm pretty sure it actively tried to swallow me during the night.
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: The Long Road Home. The drive back. The last Cheeto Puff. The silent contemplation. Already thinking, "When am I going to go on vacation again?".
(And, yes, I fully expect my itinerary to be a complete and utter mess. That's the beauty of it, isn't it?)
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Selinsgrove Getaway: Fairfield Inn & Suites - Let's Get Real (and Maybe a Little Messy)
So, Selinsgrove... Why?
Okay, look. Selinsgrove isn't exactly on everyone's bucket list. It wasn't on *mine*, until a friend's graduation at Susquehanna University. Honestly? I was picturing a desolate wasteland of cornfields and questionable diners. And… well, it *is* in the middle of Pennsylvania. But! And this is the important part: the Fairfield Inn & Suites. Saved. My. Butt. Seriously. It was a haven. A beacon of hope in a sea of… well, you know. Pennsylvania.
Is the Fairfield Inn & Suites actually *good*? Like, real-world good, not "desperate-for-a-clean-bed" good?
Okay, here's the truth bomb: It's a Fairfield Inn. Don't go expecting the Ritz. BUT. It’s genuinely *decent*. The rooms were clean, which is the first and arguably most important hurdle. The beds... were actually comfortable. Slept like a log after that graduation ceremony, that's for sure. And the AC? Glorious. Pennsylvania humidity is no joke, lemme tell ya. And the shower pressure? I've stayed in hotels where you get a weak drizzle, but this one… this one could actually *wake you up* in the morning. Which, considering I might have over-celebrated the night before, was a blessing and a curse.
Breakfast. The eternal hotel question. What's the deal?
Alright, let's talk breakfast. Free breakfast is a hotel's way of saying, "We apologize for the everything else." And this one… wasn't bad. The waffle maker was a highlight. (I may have made three… don’t judge). They had the usual suspects: cereal (the sugary kind!), bagels, fruit (mostly apples, because, Pennsylvania), and… the dreaded scrambled eggs. Look, they were… eggs. Not Michelin-star eggs, but they filled the hole. The coffee? Drinkable! Which, again, is a win. Let's just say I've had worse breakfasts... much worse.
Location, location, location – How central is it, really?
It's *convenient*. It's right near Susquehanna University, which was our main goal. Drove there easily. Had a quick trip into town, easy access to the few bits of civilization Selinsgrove has to offer. Restaurants, shops… the works. It’s not like you're going to be strolling to the Louvre. But for Selinsgrove, it's aces. You're not trapped, which is important. Trust me, you don't want to be trapped in a hotel out in the sticks with no Wi-Fi and a questionable vending machine.
Okay, but what *didn't* you like? Let's get the negative out of the way.
Alright, the tiny annoyances: The elevator. It was slow. *Painfully* slow. One time I waited for an eternity and ended up taking the stairs instead. And the Wi-Fi… it wasn't fantastic. Kept cutting out. Frustrating when you're trying to upload those graduation photos! Also, the gym... I glanced in and let's just say it wasn't exactly a state-of-the-art fitness center. But look, I wasn't there to sculpt my physique, so… whatever. Small potatoes, really.
Seriously, the stairs? You took the *stairs*?
Yes. Yes, I did. The elevator was *that* slow. Look, I'm not exactly known for my patience. And after a day of celebrating... well, let's just say my legs were willing to cooperate with the stairs more than my brain was willing to wait for the elevator. And, honestly? It wasn't that bad. A little exercise. Built character or whatever. Plus, I got to eavesdrop on some interesting conversations in the stairwell. You hear things. It’s a whole world in those steps.
Would you stay there again? Be honest!
Absolutely, if I find myself back in Selinsgrove. Which, let's be honest, is a distinct possibility. Graduation, weddings, who knows. It's clean, the beds are comfy, the AC works. It’s exactly what you expect from a Fairfield Inn. A reliable, perfectly passable hotel. It's not going to blow your mind, but it'll keep you sane in central Pennsylvania. And sometimes, that's all you need. Sometimes, sanity is worth its weight in golden waffles.
Any local recommendations? Spill the tea, please.
Okay, here's the *real* inside scoop: get the ice cream. Seriously. I have no idea what the place was called, but it was a local joint, a total dive, with the best ice cream I've had in ages. Vanilla, simple, perfect. And if you're feeling adventurous, try the… I think it was called the "Susquhanna Sundae." Lots of stuff. I kind of regret not getting it. And be aware… options are limited, dining is a bit of an event. Don't expect Michelin stars. Embrace the local charm, even if it's a little… rustic.
Final thoughts? Any regrets?
Nope. Absolutely no regrets. Okay, maybe *one* regret: I wish I'd tried the "Susquhanna Sundae." But hey, I'll just have to go back, right? And if I do, I'll book the Fairfield Inn again. Because sometimes, you just want a reliable, clean, air-conditioned room, a decent breakfast, and to be close to the important stuff. And the Fairfield Inn in Selinsgrove… well, it delivers. Plus, the whole experience gave me a story to tell. And isn't that what it's all about?
