Inova Fairfax Hospital

This property was older. It needs some upgrading. The carpets in elevators, halls, and rooms need to be deep cleaned or changed. Our bed was not comfortable and we had to change rooms because our room kept making a horrible whistling sound all night long. The water pressure in both of our rooms was not good at all! Our stay was not as we had hoped in celebrating our Wedding Anniversary. Not the most comfortable happy stay. Also, the gym is really small a d dark feeling. Needs new lighting and a clean welcome feeling. However, the entire staff was very polite and professional, including the restaurant staff!! The food at the hotel was great!!

Cool rooftop pool scenario. Good lobby bar.

From the moment I checked in, my experience at the Salamander Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. Sabrina at the front desk greeted me with warmth and a genuine smile, immediately setting a welcoming tone for my stay. Charles was equally kind and always willing to assist with anything I needed. Zachary and Austin were incredibly accommodating—particularly during dinner at Dogon. After our swim, my five-year-old nephew was cold, and Austin thoughtfully brought him a blanket so he could stay warm and comfortable at the restaurant. It was such a kind and unexpected gesture. Gonzalo was a true standout. He called me in advance to confirm my check-in and followed through with a warm welcome in person. He made sure I felt heard and taken care of throughout my stay. Initially, I booked from Tuesday to Thursday, but I extended my trip three times—first to Friday, then to Saturday, and finally to Sunday—because I enjoyed myself so much. The spa experience was phenomenal. I had two full-body massages and a facial. Francesca and Dewayne, the massage therapists, were amazing, and Lisan, who provided my facial, was kind and professional. Their attention to detail and ability to make me feel completely relaxed were deeply appreciated. One of the things I was most excited about was staying at a Black-owned hotel. It was important for me to support and experience that. I was genuinely impressed with the level of service and hospitality I received. That said, I did have two small hicc