Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

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Fairfield Inn
8.7 (354 reviews)
401 Cherry Avenue , Charlottesville , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean facility
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Parking difficulties
Mold in bathrooms
Food quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Cleanliness was noted positively, but one review mentioned mold in the bathroom.
Service
9.25
Staff received high praise for their hospitality and help.
Location
9.29
The location is convenient for site access and other amenities.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms were mostly clean and spacious, with some comments on older building aspects.
Amenities
8.77
General amenities were satisfactory, though some guests mentioned possible improvements.
Value for Money
8.73
Guests felt the overall value was good given the stay experience.
Food and Beverage
7.78
Breakfast options received criticism for being cold and lacking variety.
Overall Experience
8.75
While there were some issues, overall guests enjoyed their stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:16

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area offers stylish non-smoking rooms with express check-in and check-out for your convenience.

Wellness and Recreation
Stay active during your stay with access to the fitness center and unwind by taking a dip in the indoor pool.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like Scott Stadium and John Paul Jones Arena, this hotel provides easy access to key destinations in Charlottesville. Book now for a memorable stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • 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.

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 354 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 7.78
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Clarice • solo_traveller • us
7
It met our needs for the short stay.
Pros:

The location wasn’t too bad. It was within short driving distance to downtown. We could have walked but the time of year we went it was too hot. Plenty of parking. Staff were friendly.

Cons:

There was always a big humming noise that I would hear, mostly when I was trying to sleep. Not sure it was the room we were in and if it was the HVAC unit but it was rather loud. Beds were super soft, too soft for my liking but I know you can’t appease everyone.

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Laurent • couple • fr
5
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
6
632BobM • Friends getaway • Medford, New Jersey
4
Tough stay, no management follow-up.
Pros:

Went for 5 days/4 night destination wedding. Upon check in I was notified that they only serviced the room every other day. On the other day, after using my bath towel three times already, I went to the front desk to ensure my room was going to be serviced that day. Front desk confirmed. I returned after dinner and found my room not serviced. I got clean towels but that's all. I used the Marriott app to chat with the hotel, but received no response. I emailed the GM (Amanda Bullen) the situation and she replied she would get this resolved in the morning and provide some type of compensation as well. Next day the room was cleaned, but the bath towels were not replaced (ugh). Emailed GM again, and never heard back from her again. Very disappointing to say the least. The breakfast buffet in the morning was very good, with excellent employees working, which is why I'll give it a second star.

2026-07-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Lindsey • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • us
3
Cons:

Their were several erroneous charges to my pre-paid room to the tune of ~150.00 and they have been completely unresponsive to my phone calls and voicemail messages to try to resolve the issue

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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JOSE • couple • br
9
Excelente!!
Pros:

A localização é ótima. Fica próximo ao centro histórico.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Doris • extended_group • de
10
I felt well cared gor and very comfy.
Pros:

Very good access to garage, rooms, breakfast and fitness center.

Cons:

Comfortable, beautiful room, bathroom and bed.

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Osvaldo • extended_group • us
10
Great value! Would stay here again.
Pros:

staff was super friendly, parking was easy, room was clean and spacious, good location - loved it!

Cons:

n/a

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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dwyerdcw • Family • Etowah, North Carolina
8
New, clean and a great value
Pros:

The room rate and included breakfast made this hotel a good value. Our suite was very spacious, clean and well appointed. The oversized bathroom was a plus with three of us in the room. Our corner room 301 had 2 outdoor balconies but was very noisy with traffic and emergency vehicle sirens. There is a fire station and a major hospital blocks away. We recommend asking for a room on the side away from the streets. The first night we had guests directly above us with small children who were running and jumping on the floor until almost 10:00 p.m. If that type of noise bothers you ask for a top floor room. Water temperature in the shower was only tepid even after letting it run for at least 5 minutes. It's a quick walk to the downtown pedestrian mall but it did feel a bit dicey walking up Ridge Street after dark. Charlottesville has a marked homeless problem so be careful especially around the Downtown Mall area at night.

2026-05-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Brenda • couple • us
9
2026-05-02 • via Nuitee
• couple • de
8
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Alistair • extended_group • gb
10
2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Karen • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Behulpzaam personeel, goed ontbijt, ruime keuze.

Cons:

Wegwerpbordjes, -bekers en -bestek. Zonde!

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Susan • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Adilzhan • family_with_children • kz
10
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • us
10
Wonderful location for downtown adventures
Pros:

The location, the staff, ease of checkin, parking and breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Eva • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

El trato fue excelente

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Stanley • couple • us
10
Pros:

The people and the rooms

Cons:

That it was well maintained even when we had a lot of snow

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee