Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Uptown/University Area

Hotels
Fairfield Inn
8.6 (435 reviews)
2500 South Market Street , Cincinnati , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Decent breakfast
Cons:
Noise issues
Some staff not welcoming
Parking inconvenience

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Most reviews indicated the hotel was clean, but one pointed out issues with mildew.
Service
8.8
Staff were often described as friendly and helpful, though one reviewer mentioned a lack of warmth from a specific staff member.
Location
9
The hotel is very conveniently located near the UC campus and various dining options.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms were generally nice, but some guests noted issues with suite setup and mildew smell.
Amenities
8.5
Amenities were satisfactory, with some guests enjoying the breakfast and pool options.
Value for Money
8.7
Guests found it to be a good value due to the location and quality of service.
Food and Beverage
8.6
The included breakfast was mentioned positively, but there were suggestions for improvement in variety and timing.
Overall Experience
8.6
Overall, guests had a pleasant experience with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-05 15:06

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Uptown/University Area offers contemporary rooms with free WiFi, perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy access to an indoor pool, fitness centre, and a 24-hour front desk for all your needs during your stay.

Nearby Attractions
Located just a short distance from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Cincinnati Museum Center, and Freedom Center, our hotel provides easy access to the city's top attractions.

Experience comfort and convenience at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Uptown/University Area. Book your stay now for an unforgettable Cincinnati getaway!

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: CVG

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (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 17 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.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 435 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.8
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Michael family_with_children us
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Jill family_with_children us
10
2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Easa extended_group ae
10
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Garry family_with_children us
2
Hotel was clean , but the noise outside the hotel terrible.
Pros:

Breakfast was decent and the location was decent.

Cons:

Cars were racing all night long.Could not get any good sleep.\nOn friday night.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Rubin couple us
5
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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john family_with_children us
8
Nice hotel very bad location
Pros:

Tasteless

Cons:

Not much

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Padmavathy family_with_children us
7
Pros:

It was good. Maybe more fruit next time.

Cons:

Out door was tough to open and close. No issues otherwise.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Deborah couple us
10
I visited my daughter who is a student at UC. I walked one block to her to her dorm! Parking was right next door with a
Pros:

It’s located right on the UC campus so it’s within walking distance of everything. It’s clean and felt very safe. Plenty to eat and do right outside the front door!

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
9
2026-01-06 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple us
8
2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Davis couple us
9
2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Maryann couple us
10
2025-12-05 via Nuitee
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Twylah family_with_children us
10
2025-11-17 via Nuitee
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Sierra family_with_children us
10
2025-11-01 via Nuitee
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Motyka couple us
9
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
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William family_with_children us
9
Pros:

Great complementary breakfast

2025-10-22 via Nuitee
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Christine couple us
8
Good for one night stay
Pros:

Nice room and nice breakfast. Front desk staff was polite but did not make much effort to be helpful with instructions for parking or other questions we had about facility/area.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children us
5
The room was clean however it smelled very mildewy. The set up of a suite was not set up as such. It was a bad staring a
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room was not set up like a normal suite. There was a bed and a bed, and no partition between that was not the described.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Gail
6
Pros:

The actual hotel is very nice and we enjoyed the convenience this offers for visiting our family at UC but the mattress was horrible that we slept on. Actually felt like we were sleeping on a table. Think its time to be replaced. Otherwise, a nice hotel.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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John family_with_children us
10
2025-10-05 via Nuitee