Best Western the Inn at the Fairgrounds

Hotels
Best Western
7.2 (867 reviews)
670 State Fair Boulevard , Syracuse , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Good location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unfriendly staff
Inconsistent service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Multiple reviews indicate cleanliness issues, including dirty rooms and urine on beds.
Service
7.7
Service was described positively in some reviews, but instances of unhelpfulness and rudeness were noted.
Location
8.2
Location was repeatedly mentioned as a positive aspect.
Room Quality
6.7
Rooms were described as outdated and, in some cases, uncomfortable.
Amenities
5.2
Limited amenities mentioned; issues with body wash and cleanliness.
Value for Money
8.2
Some reviews indicated good value despite issues elsewhere.
Food and Beverage
8.2
The attached restaurant received positive remarks.
Overall Experience
7.2
Overall experience varied; many positive aspects balanced by significant negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:41

Property Description

Convenient Location

Located near the New York State Fairgrounds and a short distance from Syracuse city centre, Best Western Inn at the Fairgrounds offers easy access to local attractions and business centers.

Modern Amenities

Guests can enjoy complimentary wireless internet, a business centre, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre during their stay at the Fairgrounds Inn.

Proximity to Destiny USA

Just 4 miles away, guests can explore shopping and dining options at Destiny USA, adding convenience and entertainment to their visit.

Experience comfort and convenience at Best Western Inn at the Fairgrounds. Book your stay now for a memorable Syracuse experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in, photo ID and a credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that the airport shuttle must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. The shuttle operates from 8 am to 10 pm. Contact the hotel for information regarding drop-off and pick-up locations.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SYR

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 867 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 7.7
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 6.7
Amenities: 5.2
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 7.2
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Mark couple us
7
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Roberto family_with_children cl
7
2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Eric solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Raymond extended_group us
1
Wouldnt recommend it
Pros:

I liked how close the hotel was to where I was going I also liked my room being on the first floor and the size of the room

Cons:

I didnt like how I was treated when I first arrived. The receptionist gave me attitude for no reason and didnt look like she wanted to help us check in and gave me an attitude because I didnt know I had to give her the deposit. I also didnt like how she just waved my license towards my friend when I was standing right there she was very disrespectful.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Angel solo_traveller us
3
Deceived and not happy
Pros:

Location is great. Staff is super friendly.

Cons:

1. I payed through booking. The hotel charged me as well so double the charges and still arguing with them.

2. Room pictures on booking site are wrong. The pictures show a small kitchenette or a small microwave station. Nothing but a mini fridge.

3. Beds need replacement. Felt like trying to sleep on coil springs. Along with body outline dents from people.

4. ALL Toilets on floor were not working in the morning.

I wouldn't stay again unless something majorly changes. Its deceiving on how nice it looks, but its like putting a bandaid on a sink hole.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Faiz solo_traveller de
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Laura couple us
6
Pros:

The property was conveniently located to the Amphitheater. We were able to walk to and from and didn’t have to worry about parking.

Cons:

I stood at the front desk for a few minutes before the lady working it even acknowledged me. She wasn’t very friendly. I booked a king room but was put in a room with 2 queens.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Lacey couple us
1
Terrible stay would not be recomending to anyone
Cons:

The staff were completely unprofessional and not helpful I booked through booking.com paid in full and the hotel property said they had no booking under my name and they checked me in under the wrong name. With the mishap of the booking they were not helpful instead they asked me pack our stuff from our room and leave the property. When we got to the room the sheets were filthy so we asked for a change of sheets, after they changed them we seen blood stains on the new replaced sheet. The women working the front desk was also extremely rude when I was trying to figure out the situation. The general manager did not offer any suggestions and was just so quick to get us out of there. I have lost out on almost 500 dollars on the room and also had a 5 hour drive home because no rooms were available anywhere else. So if you want good service and professionalism I would stay away from this hotel also items were forgotten at the property and we recieved no call or anything so will take a loss on that as well

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Lillian solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tom couple us
10
Pros:

Easy walk to amphitheater

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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A couple ca
1
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Katie solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Clifford couple us
8
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jerry extended_group us
8
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Julie couple us
10
Pros:

Very clean and newly remodeled

Cons:

That is was 215pm and we could not check in. It was 45 minutes early and was told no rooms available for another 30 minutes.

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Somnath couple us
1
Unexpectedly bad experience, and a life threatening situation. Avoid this hotel.
Pros:

Breakfast was okay, nothing special to mention.

Cons:

Our check-in experience was typical; we arrived tired from Massachusetts around 8:30 PM. We were assigned a room on the second floor, but the room and the entire hallway felt suffocating because the air conditioning was turned off.

My next issue occurred when I got stuck in the bathroom due to a malfunctioning lock. It was very uncomfortable inside, but fortunately, I had my mobile phone with me and called the front desk for assistance. However, the front desk staff couldn’t open the lock, and there was no maintenance person available. Thankfully, the staff from the adjacent restaurant helped us break the lock before the fire department arrived.

This situation could have been life-threatening if I had been alone and entered the bathroom without a mobile phone. I quickly went to the front desk with my family to report the hot and stuffy room (it was the first week of July) and requested a room change. The front desk staff's attitude was unacceptable; instead of being apologetic or inquiring about our issues, she hesitated to give us a new room. Can you believe that?

The next morning, we experienced another problem: there was no hot water due to a plumbing issue that was communicated to us. Yet again, no maintenance staff was available to handle the issue.

I would strongly advise anyone reading this review not to book a room at this hotel. The management is poor, and the maintenance is inadequate.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Jennifer extended_group us
8
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Esmeralda couple us
1
Rude staff and dirty
Pros:

Dirty and the staff was very rude

Cons:

Dirty

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Matuszczak solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-25 via Nuitee