Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek

Hotels
Fairfield Inn
9.2 (399 reviews)
10040 Sellona Street , Durham , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenience
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Inconsistent room quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.19
Some complaints about cleanliness, including filthy floors and towels with holes.
Service
10
Staff were described as very helpful, particularly Taylor and Stephanie.
Location
9.66
Conveniently located near the airport and nearby facilities.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms were generally good but lack of hot water was a downside.
Amenities
9.15
Included breakfast and shuttle service; however, heater issues reported.
Value for Money
8.68
Pricey compared to expectations for this type of hotel.
Food and Beverage
9.64
Breakfast was enjoyable and included in the stay.
Overall Experience
9.59
Mixed feedback with some negative aspects but overall good service and convenient location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 19:46

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 3 miles from Raleigh/Durham International Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek offers complimentary shuttles to the airport and nearby shopping and dining options at Brier Creek.

Comfortable Accommodations
Guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities including flat-screen cable TVs, microwave, refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, iPod docking station, and a work desk, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

On-Site Amenities
Guests can stay active at the hotel's gym, unwind in the hot tub, indulge in a daily breakfast buffet, and even pick up souvenirs at the on-site gift shop, providing a convenient and enjoyable experience throughout their stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek!

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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 399 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.19
Service: 10
Location: 9.66
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 9.15
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 9.64
Overall Experience: 9.59
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Rosalyn family_with_children us
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ginny couple us
1
I’m sorry, but we cannot recommend your hotel or ever stay there again. We felt stranded.
Pros:

The check in staff was very kind.

Cons:

We were in communication with the front desk at least four times and they were very kind and seemed to understand our situation. We were arriving very late and needed to drop off our rental car at Avis. We were informed that we needed to take the Avis shuttle to the airport and then when we got there, we could call them and they would send over your shuttle. The Avis shuttle driver encouraged us to call as soon as we got on his bus and we did. Apparently the hotel is approximately nine minutes away and we waited at least 45 minutes for them to come and pick us up. I think they finally arrived well after 11:45 PM and we were absolutely exhausted. It was very upsetting and disappointing and we actually thought they forgot about us because we waited so long. Sad to say but we will never recommend or stay with you again. That was so insensitive especially since we were in constant communication about our ETA.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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G9369WAangelah Family
10
We definitely recommend this Fairfield, we would stay here again-no hesitation.
Pros:

Our stay started off on a wonderful note. Check-in was quick, easy, and informative, thanks to Michelle at the front desk, who made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
Our room had a very comfortable king-size bed and was clean, spacious, and well maintained. It also included convenient amenities such as a microwave, refrigerator, iron, and ironing board.
What impressed us the most, however, was the breakfast. The wide variety of fresh, delicious food exceeded our expectations and was a wonderful way to start each day.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. We highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a comfortable, welcoming place to stay.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
1
123eugenea Family
2
Dishonest Credit Charges and bullying. Dishonest management billing practices
Pros:

I stayed at the hotel in Marriott, Fairfield at Briar Field in Durham, NC. I secured three rooms for our Family reunion. All rooms were paid for with my Marriott Bonvoy credit card. A few weeks later, I received a call from one of the hotel front desk clerks that management placed extra charges on my card because my family member who lives close by the hotel hosted the reunion but did not pay for the conference room for our banquet. I asked how did they charge my card when I was not on contract for securing any other rooms outside of my three hotel rooms. She informed that she notified management that it was not right for them to charge my card but they did it anyway. My card was charged and I was not able to make purchases for my rental properties, it affected my credit. I called the hotel and they stated that because they could not get a hold of my cousin, who was the one who secured the banquet hall, they arbitrarily selected my card. I utilize the Marriot as I travel the world, both for leisure and for business. I am disgusted that a hotel such as the Marriott would do something like this and my trust for this hotel chain is at an all time low. Although my card has finally been settled with the funds being returned, it was illegal for them to charge my card just because they could not get a hold of my family member. I had nothing to do with whatever agreements they had with my family member. I will be sharing this because I want to warn the public of the practices that hotel has and does. it is dishonest and totally illegal.
I will never again stay at this hotel. The management is dishonest. The staff was great, however the charging of my credit card without my permission and for charges I did not incur shows the lack of integrity by the management.

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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Gabriela family_with_children us
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Kylieann family_with_children us
1
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Karen couple us
9
It was so pleasant and great location
Pros:

The room was very nice

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Paradise66642398752 Family
2
Still Living This Nightmare
Pros:

I hate leaving negative reviews, but people deserve to know about our experience.

Our family chose this hotel for a reunion, and unfortunately, it was one issue after another.

The meeting room rental was supposed to be charged to the card that was provided before the event. The hotel failed to process the payment before the reunion. Afterward, they did contact the person responsible for the payment and were told that she would unlock the card and contact them as soon as her work schedule allowed so they could process the charge. Instead of waiting, the hotel repeatedly called and texted her while she was at work.

Rather than allowing the agreed upon time for the payment to be completed, they charged a family member's credit card without their knowledge or authorization. That family member had absolutely nothing to do with reserving the meeting space or planning the event. Even more concerning, hotel management acknowledged that the charges were not that person's responsibility, but still tried to justify charging the wrong person because they had failed to charge the correct card.

The customer service made the situation even worse. The Assistant General Manager, Leandra, was rude and confrontational with several members of our family throughout the weekend. At one point, other family members had to step in to calm the situation down. She also openly talked about being overworked and said she was not a fan of family reunions, mentioning that she had dealt with another reunion the previous weekend. As paying guests, we should never have been made to feel like our event was a burden.

The meeting space was also not properly prepared. The tables and floors were dirty when we arrived, which was disappointing for a paid event space.

We still made the best of our reunion because spending time with family was what mattered most. Unfortunately, the hotel experience did not reflect the level of professionalism we expected.

Between the unauthorized credit card charge, the excessive calls and texts, the poor customer service, and the lack of cleanliness, I would not recommend this hotel for reunions or special events. I hope management takes a serious look at both their billing practices and the way guests are treated.

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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Dov solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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speedotorpedo Solo travel Salt Lake City, Utah
8
Set to the song “Carolina In My Mind” sung by James Taylor
Pros:

[Chorus]
For the night, Im goin to Carolina
Gunna be a fun night
At this Fairfield, the room shined
Quaint; it just might depend on my befit thee review kind
So come on to this inn finer, what a find!

[Verse 1]
Check in: breeze was quick and fun
The best, walk my way to room I find
got to watch in store to come
A second tier appears king bed im sighing as i
Yawn in elevator I do ride

[Verse 2]
Complaint: find out I enter- find
Thereof room tiny; I astound
Whimper none, im nice and kind
My stay, may be dry, supplier
For drying well-nigh
On bathroom shelves towels well supplied

[Chorus]
I don’t mind bathroom could not be finer
Room was fresh as a pine
I can just feel the room shine
Date: I just might meet friend of mine, at hockey game tonight
Yes Im going to Carolina Canes inclined

[Verse 3]
Park and fly the wait past nine
I think the drive preferred down highway far
for your flight: shuttle alright
I find the site be over, game im going showing
Grid to arena: shuttle confined!

[Bridge]
Now what the hotel hosts among her for theres no fee
Small indoor pool size of a lagoon
You can stream indoors regardless of the weather
and a jacuzzi
for time bubbles on to corral timer you can wind

[Chorus]
And youll find beyond through glass wall shine-a
Planted see them aligned
cardio, for work-out time
Exercise bikes; “have friend of thy to spot you” says the sign
press, climb, on few sterile lined up gym device

[Outro]
Drawn to have a kinda brunch I find
And dine on, few people line up they are kind
dawn to they’re out of food all till nine
On, im on, im on
The way Alm street merge out thee, im gone

2026-06-21 via Tripadvisor
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natalie couple us
9
Great value, wonderful staff, comfortable rooms
Pros:

Very well priced for the quality. I called just after 10am asking for early check-in - hoping they would allow us to check in around noon or so, but they let us come and check in immediately

Cons:

Breakfast was beautifully presented, but did not taste very good.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
3
341inderw Family California
2
Stay Away
Pros:

I recently stayed at this hotel and, unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing due to poor service and inappropriate room assignments. While the location, cleanliness, and breakfast were somewhat satisfactory, these positives were heavily outweighed by other significant issues.

The service failures began at check-in, where after collecting my credit card and ID and starting the process of check-in, I was ignored for fifteen minutes by the front office staff while they prioritized a personal phone call. Once I was finally helped, I discovered that despite booking two separate rooms, both had been assigned as accessible rooms without any prior notice. These accommodations were entirely unsuitable for our needs; the lack of bathroom separation caused the floors to flood every time they were used. Furthermore, assigning these rooms to us meant they were unavailable for guests who may have actually required those specific accessibility features.

Because of the unprofessional service and the poor room assignments, I do not recommend this hotel.

2026-06-09 via Tripadvisor
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H9640SHjd Solo travel
10
Clean, Safe, and the staff cares
Pros:

This was a great experience. The room was clean and free parking is always a plus but what made this a great experience was the desk agent Renisha. After initially booking with another competitor and having a terrible experience, Renisha with the Fairfield Inn & Suites team made my trip end on a high note. She quickly supported me with getting a room. Her empathy for my situation and understanding for my concern with safety made it a great experience.

2026-06-08 via Tripadvisor
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Richard family_with_children es
10
Daughter's graduation made even more special due to our extra time together at Fairfield.
Pros:

Great breakfast. Awesome rooms

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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mark solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Kelly solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

friendly staff

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Joyce solo_traveller us
10
Ready for sleep
Pros:

The helpful and friendly front desk at check in. We had a long day of flights and airport layover. We were very tired.

Cons:

No ice or vending on our floor.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Andorina solo_traveller us
8
It was ok
Pros:

Breakfast was good and the kitchen staff was very helpful.

Cons:

The front desk staff .. No smiles . The two ladies had a stern and mean look and just were not friendly. Poor customer service acted like they were been bothered . Very unapproachable .

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Giovannoni solo_traveller us
4
Disappointed
Pros:

Location to food and shopping

Cons:

It's was okay, the rooms were older and the pool was small. A kid went to the restroom in the pool and they closed it down for 24-72 hours

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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LaTonya couple us
8
Overall a very nice stay.Breakfast was great!
Pros:

Very nice and friendly staff,very clean hotel,quiet.Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-12 via Nuitee