Nightly rates from $109
Rate based on Check-in: May 31, 2012 Check-out: Jun 1, 2012

BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

3 stars
670 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY 13209-1308
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.5
out of 5
35 reviews
Graduation

Running toilet had them work on itq still kept running all night See full review

  • MaryOfindy
  • May 15, 2012
The Inn

a rude manager accused us of bringing a dog in to the hotel, and had the nerve to shine a... See full review

  • gambit
  • Apr 2, 2012
Walk to the fairgrounds with free hot breakfast and arcade room

Guests can walk to the New York State fairgrounds from Inn at the Fairgrounds, located less than a mile from the entrance. Opened in 2008 as the only full-service hotel walkable to the fairgrounds, the lobby and rooms are spacious while a helpful staff waits behind the desk. Affordable room rates include a free breakfast buffet with hot and cold choices. For lunch or dinner, eat at Daniela's Steakhouse right on site. A fitness center and arcade game room add easy pastimes in any weather.

Highlights

  • Free hot breakfast
  • Free shuttle based on availability
  • Daniela's Steakhouse on site
  • Only full-service hotel within comfortable walking distance of the New York State Fairgrounds, which also hosts many conventions
  • Game room for kids and on-site fitness center

Rooms

After a day exploring the fairgrounds, look forward to an affordable night of rest in one of 45 rooms at Inn at the Fairgrounds. Basic rooms have a simple, traditional scheme that includes one king bed or two queen beds. Simple but appreciated amenities include a hair dryer, iron and ironing board cable satellite television, coffee-maker and voice mail. Have a seat at the desk to make use of free local calls under 30 minutes and free wireless Internet access. Order room service and eat in (check available hours with front desk).

Festures

With a location easily accessible from the main highway or on foot from the fair, Inn at the Fairgrounds offers free parking plus an ATM, newspapers and coffee in the lobby. Within the hotel, check out the menu at family-owned Daniella's Steakhouse, billed as "The Best little steakhouse in Syracuse." The restaurant is open for lunch until midnight and periodically hosts live entertainment. Select from steak, sandwiches, pasta, chicken or seafood favorites. The hotel sits a few miles from Downtown Syracuse and the popular social district of Armory Square as well as Carousel Center mall.

Transportation

  • Syracuse Hancock International Airport (9.7 mi/15.6 km)
  • Free shuttle based on availability (must be scheduled 24 hours prior)
Attractions

  • New York State Fairgrounds (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Rosamond Gifford Zoo (4 mi/6.4 km)
  • Carousel Center (4.5 mi/7.2 km)
  • Armory Square (4.8 mi/7.7 km)
  • Oncenter Complex convention center (5.4 mi/8.7 km)
  • Everson Museum of Art (5.7 mi/9.2 km)
  • Onondaga Lake Park (5.7 mi/9.2 km)
  • Carrier Dome (6.5 mi/10.5 km)
  • Jamesville Beach (14.3 mi/23 km)
  • Turning Stone Casino (38.2 mi/61.5 km)

Business

  • Free wireless Internet access in rooms
  • Fax and copy services available (fees apply)
  • Conference rooms available for small groups

BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds Rooms

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Area served
Toronto,, Cooperstown, Niagara Falls, Watertown, Albany, New York City, Buffalo, Rochester
Nearby airports
(SYR), 9.00, MI, S;
Area description
Expressway

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • Business center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Copy Service
  • Data port Available
  • Electronic Door Locks
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Free Airport Shuttle
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Free parking
  • Gift Shop
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • King Bed
  • Lounge
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Miniature Golf
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Parking
  • Queen Bed
  • Radio
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • RV or Truck Parking
  • Security
  • Sofa Bed
  • Television with Cable
  • Truck Parking
  • Wake-up Service
  • Wheel Chair Access

Dining

Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse
2.20 mile(s) from Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse, full service, Japanese, open for: lunch, dinner
Tully's Good Times
2.30 mile(s) from Tully's Good Times, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
Applebee's
3.40 mile(s) from Applebee's, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
Koto Japanese Steakhouse
2.90 mile(s) from Koto Japanese Steakhouse, full service, Japanese, open for: lunch, dinner
Panera Bread
2.40 mile(s) from Panera Bread, fast food, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
4.20 mile(s) from Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner
Stella's Diner
3.30 mile(s) from Stella's Diner, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Denny's
3.10 mile(s) from Denny's, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Taco Bell
2.30 mile(s) from Taco Bell, fast food, Mexican, open for: lunch, dinner
Uno Chicago Grill
2.90 mile(s) from Uno Chicago Grill, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (35)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Overall score

3.5 / 5
35 out of 35
Amenities:
3.4
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.4
Room comfort:
3.7
Location:
3.9
Value:
3.7

80% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

3
MaryOfindy
Business
indy
May 15, 2012

Graduation

Running toilet had them work on itq still kept running all night

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

4
gambit
New jersey
Apr 2, 2012

The Inn

a rude manager accused us of bringing a dog in to the hotel, and had the nerve to shine a flashlight in to my vehicle to see if the dog was there. She's forttunate I didn't call the police to report someone trying to steal a show dog. Ruined the experience. Breakfast was ordinary -old cereal with crumbs at the bottom of the container. Rooms are very large, extremely clean, comfortable beds.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Small, wonderful, pricey restaurant. Reservations recommended from Friday on through the weekend - especially if there is something happening at the Fairgrounds.

Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

4
TAB Three
Buffalo, NY, USA
Mar 26, 2012

Pretty Good

At first it was not so good. Room was suppose to be non-smoking. The bar had no one attending it . Once we informed the front desk of the smell in the room we were placed in a much better room. Once the bar tender came we were treated quickly and tastefully. We ate at the restaurant,one of the appetizers was overly salted. But that was taken away and off our bill. The rest of the meal and the cocktails were very well made. Overall the customer service was great. We will be coming back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

3
baseball queen
New Yorker
Mar 26, 2012

Free Breakfast

Breakfast was poor. At 9am on a Saturday, bins we empty, no eggs or breakffast meats, orange juice was empty. no butter for toast or waffles. Syrup was watered down. Waffles then tasted like water, no flavor. When approached desk regarding assistance we were told to wait 5 minutes. after 10 minutes other hotel guest asked same questions and were told 5 minutes. Very disappointed. Probably would not stay there again. Holet out in the middle of no where. Among factories.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
2
Entertainment tip: Not Applicable

NO nightlife or shopping within 5 miles...

Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

4
latino griswolds
Yorktown Heights, NY, USA
Jan 31, 2012

Hit the right spot

We arrived late in the evening, after 11 pm, the staff was present, awake, and helpful showing me the back door so I could access the room quickly with my children. The room was very spacious, shockingly so, and fit my small family. For the price and the space this room was close to perfect. The free breakfast only helped, the free internet was also nice. Only takeaway if any was the lack of choice at breakfast. The staff even had a wine opener! Great experience!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

4
dbudd1213
Business
Yaphank, NY, USA
Nov 30, 2011

Nice Hotel

Only stayed here one night but I would definitely come back. Everything was very clean, everything worked and I liked that the rooms were fairly large. It was nice that it had a steakhouse attached to the restaurant. One negative that I would say is that it's further from the city of Syracuse than I thought it was. But if you're going to something at the Fairgrounds this is a must-stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Try out Dinosaur BBQ in the city of Syracuse. From the Inn At The Fairgrounds, it's probably not even a 10 minute drive. Excellent food and service.

Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

1
CJE37
Boston, MA, USA
Nov 28, 2011

Horrible Experience

This was the worst hotel experience I ever had. First, we were put into a "Non-Smoking Room" that smelled like the bottom of an ash tray. We were moved to another "Non-Smoking Room" directly next door which was marginally better, but still awful...Ironically most rooms on the floor had "Non-Smoking Room" signs, but not the ones we had. In addition, the room was directly over the bar/function area where a band played until after midnight. we were told the hotel was full and could not move. However, we saw very few people that night, the next morning and the next day. There were never any cars in the parking lot either. Very strange for a hotel. More disturbing is the discrimination that was evident and on display which I believe prompted the room choice by staff. We were blatantly lied to on more than one accasion as my handicapped child and her certified working service dog were not welcome at this place. We had to fight to have them let us stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

1
toby17
Allentown, PA, USA
Oct 11, 2011

didnt have a room for us

We had a confirmation for this hotel through orbits...when we got there they said it was cancelled. We never cancelled this room and it was ironic that there wasn't a manager on duty the whole weekend

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

3
coongirl
New Jersey, USA
Aug 26, 2011

Very convenient and comfortable

This was a nice hotel for the price. However, the room smelled like smoke (badly) even tough I requested non-smoking. Otherwise it was comfortable and clean.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN The Inn at the Fairgrounds

Reviewer score

2
rebrown
Portland, OR, USA
Aug 26, 2011

Not adequate

I requested a non-smoking room and didn't get it. Yuck! My room was right over the restaurant where a band was playing until late. Double yuck. The location was good - close to but not right on the I690 freeway. I was glad I only had a one night stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
2
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