Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.8 (235 reviews)
8125 Gatehouse Road , Merrifield , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Outdated amenities
Closed pool

Categories

Cleanliness
7.01
Room was dirty, with hair and dust all over. Stains on the carpet and furniture. Overall state of the room was terrible.
Service
9.98
Staff was excellent and accommodating; they addressed issues promptly, which was appreciated.
Location
10
Great location near D.C., making it convenient for work meetings.
Room Quality
7.97
Outdated property with issues that affected comfort. AC did not work well.
Amenities
8.5
Many amenities were not up to standard; outdoor pool closed unexpectedly.
Value for Money
8.46
Paid extra for pet-friendly room but faced cleanliness issues.
Food and Beverage
9.51
Clean and good breakfast, contributing positively to the stay.
Overall Experience
8.99
Mixed feelings; good service but significant cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 21:36

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 1.6 km from Fairview Park and the new Mosaic District, our hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions and shopping destinations.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy a comfortable stay in our guestrooms equipped with a kitchen, cable TV, and a seating area. Take advantage of our fitness center, hot tub, and complimentary breakfast during your visit.

Complimentary Services
Benefit from free public parking, a shuttle service to the Metro station and local area, and evening social hours. Dunn Loring-Merrifield Station is a short 2.2 km away, making travel convenient for our guests.

Book your stay at Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield for a relaxing and enjoyable experience!

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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 10 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 235 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.01
Service: 9.98
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.97
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 9.51
Overall Experience: 8.99
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Mohammed solo_traveller sa
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
صالح couple us
8
2026-01-12 via Nuitee
G
Guy couple be
8
Good place to visit DC
Pros:

clean rooms and helpful staff.
close to the Metro and quick access to DC

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
J
Jess family_with_children us
10
Great place
Pros:

The breakfast was fantastic. The location was so convenient to get to and next to some great restaurants.

Cons:

The sofa bed was not that comfortable, but that is to be expected.

2026-01-10 via Nuitee
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Liran family_with_children us
9
2025-12-06 via Nuitee
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mac60845 Business Greensboro, North Carolina
2
Terrible experience
Pros:

Don’t come to this hotel . It’s and older dirty faculty that hasn’t been kept up, the parking experience is terrible and the weight room is weak.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
K
Kristin family
10
Pros:

The room was well furnished & perfect for what we needed.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
S
Serra solo_traveller tr
7
Fine place if you are passing by, more budget but same quality hotels available
Pros:

Clean, good breakfast. Comfortable rooms for a 3 star. Cbs, fast food, aldi right next door.

Cons:

I chose this only for its outdoor pool but was not mentioned that it was closed after labor day (I arrived 1 day after). Apparently they dont allow without a life guard but they can put a sign and say swim at your own risk. It is still hot. So i stayed here for no reason.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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JEAN FABRICE family_with_children fr
8
2025-09-04 via Nuitee
E
Evan
8
Pros:

Staff was excellent, girl who typically worked overnight was a big help.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
J
Joon family
8
Pros:

Staffs are very friendly & supportive!
Thank you!!

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
J
Junaid family_with_children us
10
2025-08-17 via Nuitee
M
Mitchell family_with_children us
6
The staff are kind, the cleaning ladies are great! Just wish the rooms ment for pets didn’t smell like pee and that the
Pros:

It was a nice area, pretty secluded

Cons:

Disliked the fact we had to pay for parking. I also expected that when we bring pets and pay $150 per. That the rooms wouldn’t smell like dog pee and that the $150 would be enough to get a decent smelling room.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
G
George couple us
8
Pros:

Just about everything

Cons:

Landscaping crew was weed eating outside our windows at 730 am. We had just got in late and didn't like that.

2025-08-09 via Nuitee
S
Sierra partner
10
Pros:

Area

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
J
jasmine couple us
10
2025-08-02 via Nuitee
N
Natascha
2
Pros:

Did not have the room I booked and charged me for the room I was offered as a complimentary room.

2025-08-02 via Nuitee
C
Curiosity56323268592 Business Washington DC, District of Columbia
4
Nice staff, but very dated property with questionable cleanliness and amenities
Pros:

Although the staff are friendly, it does not make up for the poor quality of the rooms and lack of cleanliness. The room was dirty, with hair and dust all over. The overall state of the room was terrible (photos enclosed), with furniture that had most likely been chewed up by a previous dog staying in the room. There were stains on the carpet and furniture. There was also mildew on the door frame. The AC did not work well during our entire stay - it was muggy and stuffy in the room (during a record heat wave in the area). The final straw came when people entered our room (without our knowledge or consent) to look at the AC and threw our belongings around the room. The assistant manager did call to apologize and indicate it was a third party contractor, so that touch was appreciated - I felt they did care and they offered to move us and comped a night of stay. I appreciated their response and customer service. I do feel the property leaves a lot to be desired and is not up to Marriott standards. We’ve stayed at the Residence Inn Fairfax and that property is far superior, with free parking. A highlight of this one is that it is close to DC (good for work meetings) and Mosaic is lovely, with lots of restaurants and places for kids to run around. Overall, I would not choose this property again. I do not recommend it.

2025-07-26 via Tripadvisor
R
Romain family_with_children nz
9
2025-07-24 via Nuitee
M
marqb2024 NONE
6
Pros:

Staff is great and accommodating. Hotel could use a full cosmetic and interior renovation. Wifi is extremely spotty and does not work at all at times. Garage parking is a plus.

2025-07-21 via Tripadvisor