Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax

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Hilton Garden Inn
7.8 (194 reviews)
3950 Fair Ridge Drive , Fairfax , US
+1 703-385-7774

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff (several mentions, including named staff)
Very good location close to stores and attractions
Rooms described as comfortable and spacious by multiple guests
Clean rooms reported by many guests
Pleasant lobby and facilities; in-room refrigerator
Cons:
Isolated but serious cleanliness incidents (stain, pubic hair, smell)
Breakfast/restaurant limited or inconsistent; some guests dissatisfied
Extra charges/overcharging compared to booking.com; pet fee complaints
Operational issues: computer/system outage delayed check-in
Room issues: loud AC, low shower pressure, underlit rooms, awkward hanger hazard

Categories

Cleanliness
7.2
Mixed reports: several guests praised very clean rooms, but there are serious isolated issues (mysterious brown stain, pubic hair, BO odor reported) that lower confidence in consistency.
Service
10
Generally excellent and friendly staff cited repeatedly (front-desk praise, Nabil called out by name, helpful/pleasant service). A few operational hiccups (billing discrepancy, system outage) noted but staff competence and helpfulness were emphasized.
Location
8.8
Frequently praised as convenient and close to stores, Wolf Trap, Harris Teeter and local dining — guests repeatedly highlighted the strong location.
Room Quality
7.5
Rooms described as comfortable, spacious and with useful amenities (refrigerator); some guests reported issues such as loud AC, low shower pressure, underlit rooms and an awkward hanger causing bumps.
Amenities
7.6
Facilities and lobby areas noted as pleasant and useful (refrigerator, comfortable lobby), but restaurant hours/availability and breakfast offerings were inconsistent or limited.
Value for Money
6.8
Multiple complaints about extra charges (pet fee, paying for breakfast, being charged more than booking.com rate) and expectations around included breakfast lowered perceived value.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Food received mixed-to-negative comments: breakfast described as mediocre (except OJ), limited dinner menu, and at least one report of the advertised restaurant being closed.
Overall Experience
8
Overall positive stays for many guests — welcoming staff, clean/comfortable rooms and good location — tempered by occasional cleanliness lapses, amenity/food limitations, and billing/check-in issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:13

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated near major motorways, the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax offers easy access to Washington, D.C. and surrounding attractions. The hotel is a short drive from Washington Dulles International Airport and provides free shuttle service within a 3-mile radius, making travel convenient for guests.

Free Amenities
Guests can enjoy complimentary perks such as wireless internet, in-room refrigerators, and microwaves, enhancing their stay at the Fairfax Hilton Garden Inn. Whether for work or leisure, these amenities add value to every guest experience.

On-Site Dining and Convenience
With an on-site restaurant serving meals throughout the day and a 24-hour convenience store, guests can satisfy their cravings without leaving the hotel premises. This feature ensures that guests have access to food and essentials at any time during their stay.

Book your stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax today and experience convenience, comfort, and exceptional service.

Important information:

Please note that the shuttle service to the Vienna Metro station, Fair Oaks Mall and other area attractions departs daily at 9am and 10am (with an additional departure at 12 noon on Saturday and Sunday) and offers pick-up times at 4:30pm and 7pm.

Guest must be 21 years of age to check-in.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: 11:00 AM
Airport code: IAD

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 194 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.2
Service: 10
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 8
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Sherry • couple • us
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Crystal • couple • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Albreka • couple • us
7
Nice stay. My husband left his brand new pair of shoes there in the room. Clean up staff said they didn’t see them when
Pros:

Nice staff

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Courtnei • couple • us
10
Great stay will definitely come back when coming back to Fairfax
Pros:

Great location great experience

Cons:

I loved everything

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Marcia • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Dulguuntamir • couple • us
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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PETRONILO • couple • us
9
Relaxing
Pros:

Clean, close to Harris Teeters and small businesses

Cons:

AC in the room was a bit loud when it comes on.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Elferdous • couple • us
1
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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William • extended_group • us
9
Very helpful and friendly staff rooms were very clean
Pros:

The layout

Cons:

Low shower pressure

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tonya • couple • us
10
Pros:

Nice location Very clean

Cons:

Paying for breakfast and small pet fee is a lot

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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carroll • couple • us
5
It did what we needed it to do
Pros:

I liked the location of the property it was close to stores and wolf trap. The room was very clean and spacious.

Cons:

On the website it states the restaurant was open at certain hours but when we got to the hotel it was actually closed. The amount of money you spend on a room free breakfast should go with it but charge extra.

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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fridao791 • Friends getaway
4
Pretty decent
Pros:

I stayed here on a trip with friends. While I was doing my usual routine check of the room I found a mysterious brown stain on my sheets, along with that I found a singular pubic hair under the left matress, it also smelt like bo upon entering the room. The morning breakfast could be better. Oj was good. Other then that great stay.

2026-06-05 • via Tripadvisor
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David • couple • us
9
Pros:

Loved the room and bathroom. Loved the comfort of the lobby sitting area for just hanging out.

Cons:

We had dinner there the first evening and the menu was limited and food only mediocre. But then found restaurants near by for the other evenings.

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • solo_traveller • us
6
Pros:

Facilities were beautiful, location close to all the various places I had to travel to.

Cons:

Couldn't check in as computer system was down due to Verizon being out and hotel didn't have manual capability

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Geraldine • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • us
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • solo_traveller • us
9
Welcoming and comfortable
Pros:

The gentleman at the front desk, Nabil, was excellent. He made our stay as welcoming and pleasant as possible.

The staff that we encountered were very pleasant and helpful without being asked.

Overall the room was comfortable and quiet. Having the use of a refrigerator was highly convenient.

Cons:

The room, while generally nice had some issues. It was underlit.

Whoever thought that putting, what could only be called a blunted spike, I believe a hanger type post halfway up the inside of the bathroom door should be prosecuted for assault. The both of us kept hitting it at about mid bicept two or three times a day during our stay. Not pleasant to say the least.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

I was charged more by the hotel than my booking.com said I would be charged.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee