OverviewThis Rodeway Inn, formally a Comfort Inn, is situated among other hotels and restaurants. Located less than a 1-minute drive from Interstate 95, this property is well suited for guests looking to explore the area by car and like the convenience of nearby dining and in-room kitchenettes.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, a TV with pay-per-view movies and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a jetted tub. Rooms are furnished with two double beds or one king bed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted for an additional fee of $10 per pet, per night. In-room safes are available for $1.50 per night.
A free hot and cold breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 9 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, but several restaurants can be accessed in under a 10-minute walk, including Shoney's, Subway and Ruby Tuesday. Strickland's grocery is a 3-minute drive away.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool (seasonal), a fitness centre, a business centre and banquet and meeting space, both indoor and outdoor.
Downtown Fayetteville, including the Museum of the Cape Fear Historical Complex and Fayetteville Market House, is about a 10-minute drive away. Crown Center, a multi-purpose arena, is 12 minutes away by car, while Fayetteville State University is 15 minutes away by car. Fort Bragg is about a 30-minute drive away.
The Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY) is an 11-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on June 13, 2013: Hours of the free breakfast.
The GoodReviews were somewhat mixed for this property, among the recent reviews used for this analysis. Many guests agreed that their rooms were clean and a couple of reviewers thought that their rooms were comfortable. However, there were also many concerns about guest rooms (see below).
The staff were frequently complimented by guests for their friendly and helpful service.
Several guests appreciated the free breakfast and a couple of reviewers enjoyed the selection of hot items.
Several reviewers found the location convenient for exploring the area by car and a few guests specifically mentioned that the hotel was easy to locate from the interstate. A few guests found several restaurants and shops nearby.
The Bad
There were many guest concerns about dated rooms, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. A couple of reviewers specifically mentioned that the bedding and furniture should be replaced. Several guests also complained that their in-room bathroom fixtures were not working properly or not installed securely.
A couple of reviewers noticed an unpleasant odour in their rooms and one of these guests complained about smelling cigarette smoke in a non-smoking room.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.4 out of 5, with 75% of 95 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #33 out of 48 hotels in Fayetteville, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 63 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 13, 2013 to verify some information.