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Sonesta Essential Fairmont

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary continental breakfast before heading to the business center to catch up on work or visiting the on-site gym

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Sonesta Essential Fairmont offers practical amenities for easier travel: free continental breakfast, complimentary in-room WiFi, and convenient dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests praise the helpful staff, functional gym, and business center.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror above the bed.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror above the bed.

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a parking lot.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with a view of a parking lot.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror above the bed.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table with a phone, and a mirror above the bed.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Fairmont is home to Sonesta Essential Fairmont. High Level Bridge and Pricketts Fort State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Apple Valley Country Club Golf Course and Heston Farm Winery. Visit our Fairmont travel guide
Map
20 Southland Dr, Fairmont, WV, 26554

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent white building with a golden dome, surrounded by various other buildings and a river in the background.
    Pierpont Community and Technical College
    2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • A town with a mix of residential and commercial buildings, a prominent red brick building, and a hilly landscape in the background.
    West Virginia University
    23 min drive - 24.9 miles
  • Middletown Mall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fairmont State University
    8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Mylan Puskar Stadium
    30 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Clarksburg, WV (CKB-North Central West Virginia)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Colasessano's Pizza
    3 min walk
  • McDonald's
    12 min walk
  • Cracker Barrel
    3 min drive
  • Muriale's Italian Kitchen
    4 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    1 min walk

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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

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

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 gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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
  • 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 45 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonesta Essential Fairmont pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 45 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sonesta Essential Fairmont?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonesta Essential Fairmont located?

Situated in Fairmont, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Middletown Mall and Pierpont Community and Technical College. Apple Valley Country Club Golf Course and Valley Worlds of Fun are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sonesta Essential Fairmont Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 467 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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It was perfect for our travel Very clean and staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

David James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Clean rooms, good breakfast and friendly staff. Safe area with plenty of things nearby. Well worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and with a friendly staff. Breakfast was simple sausage gravy biscuits eggs and bacon. With bagels and breads. Nothing fancy but biscuits were fresh and warm and the sausage gravy had good flavor. Perfect for a one night stay. Will stay there again. Pet friendly as well. We had our 2 small dogs with us
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

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When ever I'm in the Fairmont area, this has been my go too. Rooms have always been clean. Staff always friendly and helpful. Towels and linens also in good shape. Breakfast isn't anything to write home over but I get a good night's sleep before I have to go back out to work the next day. I've been coming back over the past couple years.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Good breakfast, and friendly helpful staff. Great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very, nice room. Overall good experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

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I had never heard of this place. It was a jewel. Beautiful and clean. I will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly & hotel was in perfect location & safe and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was extraordinary! Restaurants within steps, and a 10% discount on meals if you show your room key!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very adequate for the price of the hotel. Bed was quite comfortable (mattress not too firm). I was put in a handicap assessable room, and it was not convenient for me to use the shower since I’m not handicapped (water pressure was low and water got all over the bathroom floor). I was one of the last people for breakfast, but from what I could see and taste, the breakfast was not very good. But it was included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lean room, comfortable with lots of food options in the same plaza
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chuma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is located within a very busy shopping district. Lots of stuff to do around. Don’t need a car. Can walk to most places to buy food, grocery, clothing, etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have no complaints whatsoever with the Sonesta essential. It was clean, quiet, friendly staff, good breakfast, unusual but easy access to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very good. Young lady was very pleasant and helpful. Room was very clean, compact and comfortable. Breakfast was OK. Not the easiest place to find initially but was convenient for shops and highway access. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gym was just a treadmill. breakfast was sparse but it was free & on time every morning. Rooms were clean, staff was nice. It seemed like a place that COULD have sketchy vibes, but then didnt at all and was super chill if that makes sense.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice just little on the small side. Hotel was lovely. Staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You desk staff named Kacy was amazing and went above and beyond for my husband who left a sentimental ball cap in our room. She personally took it to ups and sent it to our home. Its nice to experience customer service like this. Please express our deep appreciation to her.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean main area and room. I stay here on the weekends for work and it feels like home away from home. Everything I need for a good price. Beds are so comfy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely book again. Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great from the moment I stepped into the hotel to the moment I walked out. The room was very clean upon arrival, and the breakfast was solid too.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room, very comfortable bed. Good coffee in the morning. Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The towels were excellent. The room was clean and a good value. And close to food options
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025