Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa

Hotels
Fairfield Inn
8.4 (282 reviews)
4101 Courtney Drive , Tuscaloosa , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Wheelchair accessible
Heated pool
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Indoor pool
Location near university
Convenient access to highway
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service
Construction noise
Lack of housekeeping

Categories

Cleanliness
6.49
Numerous comments on dirty rooms, spider webs, and unclean bathrooms.
Service
7.96
Mixed reviews with some issues regarding staff responsiveness and follow-up.
Location
10
Convenient access to eateries and highway.
Room Quality
7.5
Reports of outdated amenities and cleanliness issues.
Amenities
8.95
Pool and other features mentioned favorably, but noise issues noted.
Value for Money
6.98
Several reviews indicated the hotel did not meet expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
9.84
No specific mentions, considered standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.49
Mixed experiences overall, but some guests indicated they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:21

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just a 5-minute drive from University Mall in Tuscaloosa, our hotel offers easy access to shopping and entertainment options.

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in our lavish amenities, including an indoor pool to relax and unwind, and start your day right with a daily continental breakfast.

Comfortable Guestrooms
Our guestrooms at Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa are designed for your comfort, featuring cable TV, free WiFi, and convenient tea/coffee maker facilities.

Experience convenience, comfort, and luxury all in one place at Fairfield Inn Tuscaloosa. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: TCL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 282 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.49
Service: 7.96
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 9.84
Overall Experience: 9.49
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Bucky solo_traveller us
9
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Brittany family_with_children us
5
2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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kristinmA1472JK Family
2
The room was absolutely filthy and disgusting with the ceiling caving in mold in the bathroom curtains and bathtub. The
Pros:

Erica, the manager was terrible. The toilet didn’t work and we were not able to switch rooms. The room was absolutely filthy with mold everywhere.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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Danillie couple us
9
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Monnie2012 Solo travel Birmingham, Alabama
4
Filthy tub and property not maintained.
Pros:

Property is not a Marriott owned property which explains the condition of the hotel.

The tub was so filthy that I refused to take a shower. It might be stained or old but should be replaced.

The curtains were torn.

The tv was screwed down to the furniture.

The towels weren’t the best, could use replacing.

The beds didn’t have skirts just the box springs showing.

The door number was written on a piece of paper on my room and several others.

The hallway needed vacuuming.

Makes me rethink on staying in a Marriott property in the future, especially if it is a franchise! We have a Bonvoy account too!!

2026-03-25 via Tripadvisor
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Danillie couple us
7
2026-03-12 via Nuitee
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Brandy family_with_children us
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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KikiRaqs Couples
6
Old & tired hotel. Staff was nice.
Pros:

Old. In serious need of an upgrade. Not worth the $150 we paid. Room was ok clean. Furnishings fairly beat up. Bare bones amenities. Breakfast: cold "hot" water for tea; coffee also cold, usual complimentary breakfast fare. Ok for 1 night with a very late arrival and too tired to look for anything else. Much farther from highway entrance than we realized. Highway is right next door, on the other side of a fence, so loud traffic all night, but no entrance near the hotel. Staff was nice.

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor
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telenar2026 Family
2
Poorly run hotel, dirty, not in working order.
Pros:

You will regret staying here. Wifi will not connect, read the other reviews! Dirty rooms and absolutely no customer service. Stay somewhere else!

2026-01-08 via Tripadvisor
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Austin solo_traveller us
7
2025-12-31 via Nuitee
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Bijoy Vasudeva extended_group us
7
2025-12-24 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Not great, very limited items

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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WonderingThru Family
4
We will not be back.
Pros:

We were not happy with our stay. The rooms were very small, the beds were small but what was most disappointing was how dirty it was. There was hair on the bathroom floor, in all corners, hair around the toilet and toilet seat, the mattresses were half exposed without covers, the bath tub floor was dirty. We will not be back.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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nicolelZ5982YU Couples
2
Save yourself the headache and stay somewhere else.
Pros:

Stayed here because we got last minute tickets to go to an Alabama game and were desperate to find a room. Charged us a ridiculous rate for a 2 star room that smelled like animals had stayed there. Tub did not drain. Description says the hotel is along the banks of the river. They are not close to the river. Left a charger plugged into the wall and realized it an hour after we left. We called to ask them to mail it. Staff reported there was no charger. We also had a billing issue that they overcharged our card ( on top of the already ridiculous rate) we are still trying to resolve with the Better Business Bureau. This place is not worth the trouble.

2025-11-09 via Tripadvisor
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justinlC6135YQ Family
4
Do not go to this hotel!
Pros:

Front counter staff were nice but that’s where it ends. I made reservations online through the hotels website, not a third party. The room charge showed up on my credit card bill a day before checkout for $200 more a night than I booked it for. The front desk said they couldn’t help because I booked online. The number I called for Marriott said they could not do anything. This hotel seemed to be one big scam. There was mold in the bathroom and the room smelled like a wet dog. Even with all of this, I would have normally not complained but when I was overcharged for the room, it was like a slap in the face. A phone charger was also taken from our room and again, the front desk said they could do nothing. I have travelled to 4 states in the last 3 months, staying in mostly Marriott hotels and have never experienced anything like this. DO NOT GO TO FAIRFIELD INN IN TUSCALOOSA! You’ve been warned.

2025-11-09 via Tripadvisor
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Julie couple us
10
It was great.
Pros:

Indoor pool

Cons:

Minor repairs needs to be fixed

2025-11-08 via Nuitee
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Melissa family_with_children us
3
Not good enough for the price.
Cons:

The rooms were dirty. The bathroom floor was black. There were spider webs on nightstand next to the bed. You could see were they ripped up carpet and left pieces of carpet on floor.
Refrigerator did not keep drinks cold.
Did not know there were any room fees until we checked in.

2025-10-15 via Nuitee
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Karen
8
Pros:

Room was a bit dated, but very clean. Staff was helpful and breakfast had adequate choices. Overall a good stay with a well priced room.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Michael Julian family
8
Pros:

Yes

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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DEBBIE
6
Pros:

Hotel appears old and worn. Staff extremely friendly and informative. Parking easy air-conditioning worked well.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee