Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/University Area

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby
View from property
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2600 Elms Center Rd, North Charleston, SC, 29406-9327
  • Place, Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Southern University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

North Charleston

Located in North Charleston (Elms Plantation), Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/University Area is within a 5-minute drive of Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark and Charleston Southern University. .This hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Nexton Square and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Joint Base Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Trident Medical Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Charleston Southern University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - 25 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Middleton Place - 31 min drive - 31.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 13 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪North Park Bar and Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark
Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/University Area offers 76 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This North Charleston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your bed comes with premium bedding, and all rooms are furnished with sofa beds. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/University Area. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 3 floors
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 10 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/University Area Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent

Always stay there and they have improved the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Staff was attentive and on the spot. Good work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cherri

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hydeia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was amazing and quiet. The breakfast was the highlight and the staff were super friendly and gave us pointers on areas to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda, High Point

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay The staff was very nice. I will come back here. Soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to CSU. New hotel, clean & nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

pool wasn't open

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fairfield Inn

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Very clean facility. Excellent breakfast. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
The room was very clean and comfortable, and we enjoyed the selection of live and streaming channels that were provided. Breakfast was good, also.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time with the family. Not as congested or expensive as downtown Charleston
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

callie

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Could not control room temperature
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
It was a nice place. We drove 4hrs for an event that got Cxld due to weather. we spent the night and left under a Tornado 🌪️ Warning
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family stay

Clean, comfortable and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Barb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We cut our trip short. The facility was noisy both from the hallway and the street noises. Our bed was tilted with our heads at a lower point than our feet. This was not comfortable at all. We were disappointed, Marriott's are usually better stays.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025