Hampton Inn Fairhope-Mobile Bay, AL

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Hampton Inn
7.6 (393 reviews)
23 North Section Street , Fairhope , US
+1 251-928-0956

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (walkable to downtown)
Friendly and helpful staff
Free on-site parking
24-hour gym
Comfortable beds reported by some guests
Good breakfast options for some visitors
Cons:
Property is dated and needs updating
Dirty/worn carpet and lingering greasy odors
Room issues: A/C problems, peeling wallpaper, key card failures
Breakfast quality inconsistent (plastic cutlery, inedible hashbrowns)
Broken ice machine and limited vending options
Outdated TVs and reports of poor WiFi

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Multiple mentions of dirty carpet, greasy/lingering food odors and reputation for being rundown; some guests still called the property 'pretty clean' despite being dated.
Service
9
Staff repeatedly described as polite, helpful and hospitable at reception and breakfast, though there were isolated issues with key cards and slow maintenance responses.
Location
10
Consistently praised as excellent — on the main street, walkable to shops, restaurants and parks, with convenient parking; a clear standout positive.
Room Quality
5.8
Several room issues reported: air-conditioning problems, wallpaper peeling, worn/dingy appearance, flimsy pillows and at least one guest calling the bed 'awful' (some did find beds comfortable after resets).
Amenities
7.7
Good points: free parking and a 24-hour gym. Negatives: broken ice machine, limited vending items, some outdated TVs and reported poor WiFi; mixed but functional overall.
Value for Money
7.3
Location and parking add value, but guests noted the property is dated and in need of updating which reduces perceived value compared with expectations.
Food and Beverage
6
Breakfast received mixed feedback — some called it 'nice' with many choices, others complained about plastic cutlery, greasy offerings, inedible hashbrowns and mediocre pastries.
Overall Experience
9.5
Overall impressions are mixed but net positive primarily due to exceptional location and friendly staff; shortcomings (condition, maintenance, some food/amenity issues) temper but do not dominate guests' stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in Fairhope, Alabama, the Hampton Inn Fairhope-Mobile Bay offers proximity to local attractions such as the Eastern Shore Art Center and Fairhope Museum of History.

Comfortable Accommodations
Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen LCD TV, coffee maker, and work desk. Some rooms even feature a microwave and mini-refrigerator for added convenience.

Leisure Facilities
Enjoy access to a fitness room and outdoor pool during your stay at the Hampton Inn Fairhope-Mobile Bay, perfect for staying active and relaxing under the Alabama sun.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Fairhope? Book your stay at the Hampton Inn Fairhope-Mobile Bay now!

Important information:

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 393 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9
Location: 10
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 7.7
Value for Money: 7.3
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Lisa • couple • gb
9
Lovely hotel!
Pros:

Lovely hotel! Nice greeting at reception. Big, quiet, room with comfy king bed. Good options at breakfast. 24hr gym. Free car parking.
Based on main street with plenty of coffee shops, restaurants and a supermarket nearby

Cons:

Plastic cutlery and bowls/plates at breakfast

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Barker • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The young lady on staff when we got there was very polite and helpful. The breakfast was nice, lots to choose from and the staff were hospitable. The breakfast area was spacious. The location was perfect for being able to walk around downtown.

Cons:

I was hoping it would have been a little more classic Fairhope on the inside and less Hampton, however it was a very nice hotel. I would recommend it and stay there again.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Stephany • couple • us
7
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Warren • couple • us
9
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
4
Excellent location but hotel needs major updating
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

Air conditioning did not work in hallway. Wallpaper in bathroom pealing off the wall. Dirty carpet.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Roger • couple • us
8
Didn’t like having to go and get someone to get us into our room Had to redo the card to make it work
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Had to get help with key card every time we needed to get in room was told that the system was owed, and if they was holding out to replace it

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Williamson • couple • us
5
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Naomi • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • couple • us
4
Given its great location and surrounding environment, the hotel was disappointing.
Pros:

The location - on the main street of downtown Fairhope - is fantastic. Easy to walk to the stores, shops, restaurants and parks.

Cons:

Outside of the main lobby, the hotel was very warm and humid. I'm not sure if the AC was not working properly, but the elevators, hallways and rooms were pretty uncomfortable. Even with the room AC unit set to the lowest temperature, the room was quite warm overnight. The pillows were very flimsy and the ice machine was out of order. and vending machines (drinks) were out of most items.

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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RICHARD • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Great location. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed

Cons:

Breakfast not very good. Hashbrowns were not eatable. Pastries were just so so. No hand cream and no extra towels.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • us
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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desmondc681 • Family
4
Not all Hampton Inns are the same.
Pros:

Would really consider another hotel. It is in need of updating. It is very out dated and run down. It is dingy and had a greasy food odor that lingered all day from the unhealthy process food served at breakfast. (Just google scrambled eggs used in Hampton inn breakfast) Technology is lacking — poor WiFi and out of date TV’s. Honestly the Hilton Tru hotels are much nicer ( no carpet in the room) much cleaner. Our Fairhope friends told us (after we booked) that it has the reputation of being rundown and dirty.😞 just read that this hotel is privately owned not a corporate owned. I will look at this when booking hotels in the future. Same thing with Hilton Tapestry chain (beware)

2026-08-01 • via Tripadvisor
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Marcia • couple • us
1
Awful
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The bed was awful and the pillows were little knots.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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renea • couple • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Gloria • family_with_children • us
9
Excellent location and breakfast
Pros:

The location, it has parking lot, excellent breakfast

Cons:

Everything was good I would have liked a better view, but it was only one night so it was fine

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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RECTOR • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

This hotel is run down but pretty clean. Needs updating

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee