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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Virginia in Charlottesville

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Reception
Lounge
Lobby lounge
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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401 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • Place, Downtown Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Virginia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(96 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Corner | Bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Charlottesville

Heart of Charlottesville.Within a 10-minute walk of this Fifeville hotel, you'll find Downtown Mall and Play On! Theater. Charlottesville Pavilion and Charlottesville Ice Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Downtown Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ting Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Virginia - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Monticello - 8 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 11 min walk
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guajiro’s - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪South Street Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Korner Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brazos Tacos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

Hotel near University of Virginia in Charlottesville
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 493 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area also features a terrace, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Charlottesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 117 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 493 sq ft of conference space
  • 46 sq m of conference space
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area offers 117 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Charlottesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 932 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything has been great with no surprise charges. The staff has been great.The room was clean. The breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, new bathroom, good breakfast, quiet, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi, Fayetteville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

General

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice stay. Welcoming, front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qing

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway.

Great location. Park across road and close to downtown outdoor mall. Breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was friendly, bed very comfortable and the breakfast was more than we expected. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had to change rooms due to a hot water issue so were in a smaller room, but lower price. The maids did not do a good job of keeping up with the room e.g. replacing towels emptying wastebaskets, cleaning bathroom. I was surmised it got a 9 of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Surfside Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean, bright, neat, and the staff were very helpful and always available. The room was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 minutes from university
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

seoung bum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the grab bars in the tub and toilet area. Bed was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great but difficult to find entrance. Area was sketchier than I thought it would be. Lots of homeless people in downtown Charlottesville.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025