Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Portsmouth Exeter

Hotels
Fairfield Inn
9 (251 reviews)
138 Portsmouth Avenue , Exeter , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Convenient location
Clean rooms
Cons:
Uncomfortable beds
Limited amenities
Breakfast variety

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Some mixed reviews about construction and cleanliness.
Service
9.86
Staff were friendly and professional; many positive comments on service.
Location
9.4
The location was convenient for getting to destinations.
Room Quality
8.35
Uncomfortable hide-a-bed and unexpected renovations affected room quality.
Amenities
8.88
Limited amenities reported; feedback on breakfast variety.
Value for Money
8.84
Perception of high pricing relative to experience.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast had less variety than other hotels.
Overall Experience
9.36
Mixed experience due to construction and room issues but balanced by staff service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 03:10

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just one mile from the American Independence Museum, our Exeter hotel offers easy access to local attractions.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy our indoor pool, free parking, and flat-screen TVs in every room. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi and unwind with cable TV.

Comfort and Convenience
Start your day right with a continental breakfast and coffee. Keep up with your routine at the gym or take advantage of our laundry facilities.

Book your stay at Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Portsmouth Exeter for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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: BOS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    Wired internet 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 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 251 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Matthew family_with_children us
7
Cons:

The hide-a-bed in the King suite was very uncomfortable

2025-11-29 via Nuitee
M
Michael family_with_children us
7
Pros:

The staff were awesome. Nice room and breakfast.

Cons:

The shower. No shelf for my stuff. No grab handles. The soap, shampoo bottles installed backwards. Bad design.

2025-10-19 via Nuitee
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Manthe extended_group us
9
Pros:

I was offered a special lower rate for being an Sig Sauer Academy student … great. That option was not posted on the SS website. If you offer that rate, SS should announce it … more business for you, happier students. Win-Win.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Karen couple us
5
Overpriced. Unappealing location. Friendly staff.
Pros:

The location was convenient for getting to and from our daily destinations.
Staff was friendly.

Cons:

Very unappealing exterior and signage that was too small. The biggest disappointment was that we did not see any indication that this hotel was undergoing a renovation (that started in December 2024) when we booked our reservation. A number of rooms on our floor were being reconstructed. Fortunately, workers were not there on the weekend.
Breakfast had much less variety than other hotels we've stayed at where breakfast was included.
We were charged a $200 deposit. That seemed a bit overkill to us. We stayed 4 nights and did not opt for housekeeping. We were initially charged for 3 nights and then on the day of the last night, we saw a charge for the 4th night. We spoke to the manager to ask about the $200 deposit being refunded. He was a little confused, so we are watching our credit card bill to be sure we were not overcharged.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
J
Justin couple us
9
2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Barbara family_with_children us
4
See above
Pros:

The staff were friendly and professional. The breakfast was a typical hotel meal. We were outraged because we booked an Executive King Suite to accommodate myself, my husband and our adult son. The suite would have provided a separate space for our son (and he’d have his own tv). I called the hotel front desk a week before to make sure our king suite was all set and I was assured it was. All the Executive King Suites were under renovation! If we had been made aware of this prior to our arrival we could have made other arrangements. They put us in a room with 2 queen beds - room was tight and not what we expected. Although, they gave us a discount, we were very angry that we received no communication about the planned renovations. Given the option we would have made other arrangements! It will be a long time before we’ll trust Marriot for accommodations!

Cons:

See above

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
J
Joseph couple ph
8
Highly recommended
Pros:

Location is very accessible to the better sites of New York city.

Updated facilities with very clean rooms and bath. Staff was warm upon check in.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
K
Katie
2
Disappointment
Pros:

Didn’t know there would be construction everything was a mess son was very disappointed the pool wasn’t open wasn’t mentioned on website and I booked for his birthday. It was honestly disgusting

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Gerald
8
Pros:

Enjoyed our stay. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Location is very handy for the highway and also restaurants.

2025-09-18 via Nuitee
S
Steven
10
Pros:

Under construction so part of parking lot was blocked. Tough to get around with truck and trailer.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
4
Check your booking carefully
Pros:

Hotels.com overbooked the rooms
I was asked if I could take a different room one with two queen beds and no pull out couch instead of the King bed I had booked so I could accommodate Marriott rewards members( which I was one a one time), because of the overbooking by your company
After much searching the desk staff was able to find what I had booked
It worked out but I don’t get the miss communication between your booking and hotel I was not the only person in this situation

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
G
Gerald partner
8
Pros:

The hotel is undergoing some updates and renovations. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Close to the highway to grt in and out pf town easily. Close to attractions. Staff super helpful

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
6
Hopefully one the cosmetic features are updated, they will address the awful bedding.
Pros:

The property is undergoing renovation, and was close to where we wanted to be.

Cons:

The bed was awful and the pillows were very flat.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
G
Gerald family
8
Pros:

Under renovation but quiet and clean

2025-09-02 via Nuitee
F
Felicia family
10
Pros:

A little construction going on but we got one of the newly renovated rooms. Very modern and nice.

2025-08-28 via Nuitee
J
Joseph Ashwin family_with_children
8
Pros:

Friendly staff and a nice clean room. My family and I had a comfortable stay here.

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
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Kenneth family
10
Pros:

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2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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karen family_with_children us
5
Fairfield was being renovated so a little disarray.
Pros:

Did not eat breakfast

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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John W.
2
Pros:

There was a lot of repair and upgrades going on. Our room had a piece of blue tape with the room number on it. My wife has asthma and the smell in the room from the construction was really bothering her. We could not stay in the room so the person on the front desk was very nice and said we could leave and we would get our money back. Fortunately we found another place to stay. This was not a good experience !!!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Anthony family_with_children us
1
Awful experience
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2025-08-18 via Nuitee