Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

2.5 star property

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Reception
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
Lobby lounge
Lounge
Lobby lounge

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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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 - 8 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen & Brewery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Guajiro’s - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪South Street Brewery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Korner Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brazos Tacos - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute 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.

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. 622 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 934 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

2/10 Terrible

Louis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all very friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything has been great with no surprise charges. The staff has been great.The room was clean. The breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kang

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, new bathroom, good breakfast, quiet, spacious
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi, Fayetteville

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

General

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Tanisha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very nice stay. Welcoming, front desk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qing

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael carl

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

Great getaway.

Great location. Park across road and close to downtown outdoor mall. Breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was friendly, bed very comfortable and the breakfast was more than we expected. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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