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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

2.5 star property

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Welcome to our reception area, featuring a reception desk, display case, and bookshelf with a selection of reading materials.
Relax in our inviting lobby with a comfortable seating area, stone fireplace, and digital reception desk.
Relax in the lounge area with a fireplace, two sofas, and a coffee table.
Relax in comfort with a fireplace, seating areas, and a reception desk.
Relax in a serene space with a comfortable bed, bedside lamps, and a decorative wall panel.

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
401 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • Downtown Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • University of Virginia
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Corner | Bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(95 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charlottesville

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area, you'll be centrally located in Charlottesville, within a 5-minute drive of Downtown Mall and University of Virginia. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Play On! Theater and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Charlottesville Pavilion.

What's nearby

  • Downtown Mall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ting Pavilion - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of Virginia Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Virginia - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Monticello - 7 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Charlottesville Station - 11 min walk
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vision BBQ - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sultan Kebab - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Petite MarieBette - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪South Street Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Korner Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Downtown Mall
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area offers 117 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

This Charlottesville hotel provides complimentary 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 complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 117 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Charlottesville? This hotel has 493 square feet (46 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 493 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 AM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area Hotel
Fairfield Inn Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area
Fairfield Inn Marriott Downtown/University Area

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 609 out of 914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 914 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We had to change rooms due to a hot water issue so were in a smaller room, but lower price. The maids did not do a good job of keeping up with the room e.g. replacing towels emptying wastebaskets, cleaning bathroom. I was surmised it got a 9 of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Surfside Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very clean, bright, neat, and the staff were very helpful and always available. The room was very clean and well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 minutes from university
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

seoung bum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the grab bars in the tub and toilet area. Bed was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great but difficult to find entrance. Area was sketchier than I thought it would be. Lots of homeless people in downtown Charlottesville.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Myles

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was good . Unfortunately there were several issues that were not up to par regarding a Marriott stay . The water in the shower never got hot. I don’t understand how a hotel shower could not get hot water !! Unfortunately, this left us with cold showers . The air conditioner had a rattle / sound that took a while to get to sleep. Quite loud too, but the rattle was difficult to sleep through . The outlet kicked off the hair dryer repeatedly and did it on another outlet as well . While I understand wanting to turn over the room for another guest , we had housekeeping knock on the door at 9 am and again at 9:30am, making us feel rushed to get out . It seems there would be a better system . I usually do not leave reviews , as we understand things happen that are out of our control . However , I felt the need to review this time, as there were several issues .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carrol

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good rooms, clean and well maintained. Excellent breakfast option; reasonable prices; free parking on site.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Updated, clean and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estelline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merranda

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Johns

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great stay! Close to UVA grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The on site parking is nice and the hotel is clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

10/10 Excellent

Kinjal

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stsy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property, right near UVA. Room was clean, comfortable bed and bathroom was nice. Breakfast was good as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Check in was good with polite and friendly Hostess. They would have received an excellent rating; however deadbolt on door did not work and bedding (sheets, comforter, pillow cases smelled like cigarette smoke. I notified front desk attendant and the bedding was changed to fresh clean bedding. The deadbolt remains broke (safety issue).
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Arsalan

Business traveller

Middle of the road in every way

Reasonable well priced hotel at a great location. Nothing special, nothing bad, just acceptable. Breakfast was forgetable at best but for the price it was an acceptable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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