TownePlace Suites by Marriott Farmington

Front parking lot is minuscule but apparently there’s another lot around back but it’s not connected from front lot. So if you pull in and the lot is full you have to awkwardly back out. Welcome was less than warm. There’s a gigantic stone plaque with a bible quote outside the front door. Desk clerk was brusque and demanded to see my AAA card for the rate I booked. For the 40+ nights a year I stay at Marriott brands the last decade I’ve never been asked for that. No welcome waters or acknowledgment of elite status and no upgrade. Room was dated and needs a furniture and bathroom refresh. Strange layout with a closet accessed from two sides. Oddly small TV about the size of a computer monitor. Went to my car to retrieve something around 9 pm and a couple guys were smoking weed in their car and blasting music. There’s a boot brush outside the front door and a bunch of work trucks in the lot so seems like this might be a place where laborers stay. Breakfast was above average with green chile breakfast burritos which was a nice local touch. There’s a Chili’s and Outback in the strip mall across the street, as well as a grocery store.

This place says it’s pet friendly, but there is really no pet relief area except for a little strip of grass that is nothing more than a median on the street. Additionally, there are apparently no ground floor rooms because they are rented out to long-term guests, only the staff was unfriendly, and the breakfast very skimpy. The room was fine, but I would not recommend this hotel.

We are so pleased with our stay at the TownPlace in Farmington. Very comfortable room, very up-to-date and complete kitchen, and very nice to have two completely private rooms and a nice living area in this room. The breakfast was superior and so much more than a "grab and go" that often substitutes for the "Free Breakfast" that is advertised by many places. There were even four or five Tesla Charging stations in the lower parking lot. The staff was attentive and was happy to meet odd requests like "liquid dish soap and a sponge".

I don't understand why the Marriott Chain makes sure there are plenty of ashtrays around every outside Patio, Bar-B-Ques, etc. You could smell the smoke in the hallways. It ruins what would otherwise be a great stay. Great Indoor Pool. They still have a Hot Tub! Bathrooms though small have a Bathtub which my Lady appreciated. The included breakfast was marginal.

Normal fine Marriott quality applies here but the hotel is starting to show its age. Time for refurbishments and upgrades to the structure and more outside seating areas if possible. The service is top notch and the place is clean and well kept as Marriott hotels normally are...