FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES BY MARRIOTT CLEARWATER BEACH, Clearwater Beach

Fairfield Inn & Suites is located on quieter North Clearwater Beach, less than two blocks from the Gulf beach access. The main strip of bars, restaurants and shops is within a 10- to 15-minute walk; a complementary shuttle operates 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. to carry guests within a half-mile radius, including the beach, Pier 60 and nearby dining. Tampa International Airport is about 45-60 minutes by car; St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is about 20 km away. The trolley stop is directly outside the hotel, offering an inexpensive way to explore the island. For groceries, a Publix is on the island, and a gas station is an easy walk for drinks and snacks.

Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower or a tub, complimentary toiletries, a hairdryer, a work desk, and an ergonomic chair. King Suites feature a sofa bed and a separate seating area; family rooms have two beds. All rooms are air-conditioned, carpeted, and include an am/fm alarm clock and safety deposit box. Upper-floor rooms offer views of the Gulf or the intracoastal waterway. The hotel is fully accessible, with mobility-accessible rooms featuring roll-in showers, grab rails, lowered vanities, and Braille/visual aids. There are no balconies, and sound isolation between rooms is moderate; rooms away from the elevator and main road tend to be quieter. Suites have two TVs.

Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, waffles, yogurt, cereal, fresh fruit, bagels, English muffins, juice, and coffee (including specialty drinks like cappuccino and chocolate milk). A grab-and-go option is available for early departures. The breakfast area has an outdoor terrace with Gulf views. The hotel does not have an on-site restaurant or bar, but the complementary shuttle can take diners to a range of well-known restaurants within a half-mile, including Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill, Rockaway Grill, Angelo's Pizza, and Frenchy's. A minimarket on site stocks snacks and drinks.

The pool area includes outdoor seating and loungers; pool towels are provided. The pool is heated during certain months and is open all year. The fitness centre has decent equipment for a hotel of this size, including cardio machines and free weights. Jetski rental is available next to the hotel, and golf, diving, and snorkelling can be arranged off-site. The hotel does not have a spa or hot tub. For beach-centric leisure, the hotel's shuttle and walkability make it straightforward to enjoy Clearwater Beach, Pier 60, and local boating activities.

Services include express check-in/check-out, luggage storage after checkout, wake-up calls, a convenience store, and an ATM/cash machine on site. The business centre is free to use and includes a printer. Laundry and dry cleaning are available for a fee. The entire property is non-smoking and elevator-accessible. The hotel is fully accessible for wheelchair users, with accessible parking, public areas, pool entrance, fitness centre, and business centre. Hearing-accessible room kits and visual alarms are available. A safety deposit box is provided at the front desk. Valet parking ($35/night) is required; there is no self-parking option. The staff have a strong reputation for friendliness and helpfulness, particularly the valet team who operate the shuttle and the housekeeping crew.