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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

2.5 star property
Hotel near Mission Bay in San Diego

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Lobby
Courtyard
Free daily buffet breakfast
View from property
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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3900 Old Town Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(66 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(101 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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LCD TV, video-game console, pay movies

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

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

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About the area

San Diego

City center stay.Your stay at this Old Town San Diego hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Mission Bay and Port of San Diego. Old Town San Diego State Park and Marine Corps Recruit Depot are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Whaley House Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Heritage Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Presidio Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min walk
  • Washington Street Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Miguel's Cocina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Saloon - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Hotel near Mission Bay in San Diego
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town. For a fee, parking is available.

This San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature video-game consoles and safes. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 01 to May 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
The property will be renovating from November 5 2025 to March 14 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family of four (including 2 teenagers) enjoyed the hotel. It was clean, quiet, and the free buffet breakfast had a good variety. It was nice to walk in Old Town with many little shops and close by restaurants. Cafe coyote Mexican food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast..lovely pool/hot tube..clean room..convenient..wonderful staff..charming
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This use to be my favorite place to stay. It looks like there is new front desk staff her and manager on evening shift they all lack customer service skills . I can't believe I payed to stay here so dissatisfied and disappointed ! Housekeeping was what made this stay bearable . They are so kind and caring not like front desk staff and manager . I have stayed here so many times lots but I will never book here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and went above and beyond to be helpful. Shout out to the night auditor, the breakfast staff and the guy working the desk in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kiran

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although its a bit distant from the downtown, the property is greatly maintained. I got it for better price too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VIRGILIO ESTERO

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, walking distance to Old Town, short distance drive to Gas Lamp district and e asy acces to highways.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Victor

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was Great! The staff is very friendly! Its a convenient location right off the freeway and walking distance to downtown San Diego. My favorite part was how accommodating and friendly the entire staff was. Customer service is huge for me and this place had great customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fleashia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Maralyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos A

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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

8/10 Good

Jorge

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ruben

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Marine Boot Camp Graduation

Loved being in Old Town and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AARON

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

8/10 Good

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The layout of the hotel was confusing to find my room. The jacuzzi was nice but a lot of the jets didn’t work. The staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to Old Town
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arisdelcy

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

10/10 Excellent

Weiping

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yu

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Husam, ALEXANDRIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Customer Service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025