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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
$111
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Explore the area

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401 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • Place, Downtown Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Jefferson Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(97 reviews)
  • 351 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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 (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 (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 (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

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

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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

Hotel in Fifeville
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Event facilities measuring 493 square feet (46 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 493 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

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. 623 out of 939 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 939 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 939 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 939 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 939 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

8/10 Good

R Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla Alexandra

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great but I didn’t feel I could walk in the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, WASHINGTON

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert, hampton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Samir and all the front desk staff for wonderful customer service. . We had a nice visit. We would stay here again Dr. Bob.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMAL ELKHEIR

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel within walking distance of most of the attractions of Charlottesville. (Downtown Mall, UVA, Main Street) Staff was super nice and helpful. Good bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled 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

Business traveler, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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