With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area in Cincinnati (Clifton Heights), you'll be a 5-minute walk from University of Cincinnati and within a 5-minute drive of Ohio River Valley. .This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Great American Ball Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden.
What's nearby
University of Cincinnati - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Great American Ball Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Getting around
Hanke Exchange Tram Stop - 4 min drive
Cincinnati Union Terminal - 11 min drive
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
Panera Bread - 3 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 1 min walk
Buffalo Wild Wings - 2 min walk
Mac's Pizza Pub - 3 min walk
Adriatico's New York Style - 1 min walk
About this property
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area
Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to University of Cincinnati
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area offers 115 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. 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 fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 115 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Smart televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Covered parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Gym
Indoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
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.
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 accessible (may have limitations)
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 public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
6 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Comprehensive recycling policy
Double-glazed windows
No plastic coffee stirrers
Smoke-free property
Vegetarian breakfast available
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Netflix
Smart TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Covered self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 951 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 951 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 951 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 951 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 951 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Christina, Painesville
29 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy parking. Right next to University and within easy walking distance. Lots to chose from to each. Hotel itself is fantastic. Enjoyed the pool - a little cold but it was 90 outside so nice way to cool off inside.
The rooms I fell in love with. Hotel is very nice! Just wished that there is access thru the garage! There is outside noise but really am pleased with the hotel and the rooms. Fancy!
The lady who checked us in could’ve been more friendly. I believe her name was Shantelle. No welcome, no smile, Actually seemed annoyed. But everything else was perfect.
The parking garage is a good distance away so be warned if you have luggage, the room was so loud every single car that went by sounded like it was coming through the room. The hotel itself was hot and humid.
Travelled for my Daughters College orientation, and we were pleased with the check in. The only thing that can improve is parking to check in, and also lowering the cost to park. We purchased a unlimited leave package and due to the distance to get to the garage we only left one time. The rooms were very nice and the pool was clean and heated! Very nice stay. I will be back.
Very nice! We went to the Reds game with our two boys. It was easy to park out front during check in, the staff was so nice! We could walk across the street to eat and I went to Target next door to grab snacks. Easy drive downtown. Loved the shower! It was quiet at night but we also brought our sound machine. Parking cost $18 but it was very close and safe!
We came to Cincinnati for a Reds game and to go to the zoo. We lived there about 20 years ago, and enjoy going back for fun and food! This is the first time that we have stayed near University of Cincinnati and it was an excellent choice for us.
The distance from the zoo and stadium is perfect. There is a wide variety of food options available near the hotel within walking distance, and a short drive or bus ride. The hotel is clean, welcoming, well kept, and employees are incredibly friendly. There is a calmness about the place that was relaxing. Katie does a wonderful job with the breakfast and is such a pleasant presence in the morning. We would definitely stay here again and be disappointed if she wasn't working.
The managers came to help in the breakfast area when it was busy and cleared plates. Check-in and check-out was a breeze. We were extremely pleased with our stay and would stay again.
It is on a busy university street which didn't bother us, it added to our enjoyment. (This hotel is very near our home when we lived there, another bonus!)