Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

3.0 star property

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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3900 Old Town Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(128 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a hot tub, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature video-game consoles and safes. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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.

Our customers tell us they enjoy the free breakfast at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Old Town San Diego State Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • 13 minutes by foot from Old Town San Diego State Park and a 3-minute drive from Mission Bay
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star San Diego hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1090 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Florent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

letraya

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't get a message my hotel was under construction til last minute. I wasn't able to get the suite i reserved and had to be in a handicapped room that had a dirty bathroom, and holes in the walls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jingyi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a great hotel to stay at. Currently getting renovated to make it even better. Everyone here was so nice and accommodating during our family trip. Will stay here again if we ever find ourselves in San Diego again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This staff was great no matter the time of day we needed them. The room was nice. The breakfast superb. Loved the fire pit outside and getting to meet new friends around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

MINERVA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy that check us is was great I forgot his name but he was everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was under construction during our stay, but the employees accommodated our needs regardless. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh Mehraban

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

ana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff kind. Let us keep our luggage at hotel early before check-in and late after check-out. Super appreciated!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeneffer Dayag

The room was not really that bad.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shovit

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is at great location at hear of historic old town
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. But the parking garage was small, not for trucks. WiFi did not work. And very low shower pressure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shruthi

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a overall service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Vim Gilbert

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