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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

Explore the area

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401 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA, 22903
  • Place, Downtown Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Jefferson Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Virginia Hospital
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charlottesville, VA (CHO-Charlottesville-Albemarle)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner | Bathroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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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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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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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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Downtown Mall
This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The free breakfast at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Downtown Mall. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include a business center, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the location
  • 9 minutes by foot from Downtown Mall and a 5-minute drive from University of Virginia
  • Pets welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Event space at this hotel measures 493 square feet (46 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area also features a terrace, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

This Charlottesville hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

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

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 623 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 940 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Timothy

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

8/10 Good

R Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla Alexandra

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great but I didn’t feel I could walk in the surrounding area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, WASHINGTON

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert, hampton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Samir and all the front desk staff for wonderful customer service. . We had a nice visit. We would stay here again Dr. Bob.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMAL ELKHEIR

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel within walking distance of most of the attractions of Charlottesville. (Downtown Mall, UVA, Main Street) Staff was super nice and helpful. Good bed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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