Reviews of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Charlottesville Downtown/University Area This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
401 Cherry Avenue, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States of America
#18 of 46 hotels in Charlottesville
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 235 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.2
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
8.8
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Facilities
8.9
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Staff
8.9
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Scott
United States of America15 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Paper plates and cups for breakfast felt like a waste
Loved the vibrant colors, the fresh look of the hotel. The location and staff were great!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Cdscds
United States of America24 Reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Great place.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Executive King Suite with Sofa Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing.
Very nice. Clean. Comfy. Good breakfast. Lots of parking. Close to Mall.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: April 11, 2024
Theresa
United States of America1 review8.0“Our stay was good but not very happy about the lack hospital discount on some of our nights.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I wished we were told that there was a hospital discount when making our reservation the first night. We extended our stay several times and eventually figured out about the discount. When we asked would they apply the discount to our first few nights they would not do that and said it needed to be stated at booking. That was very discouraging since we stayed a total of 9 nights.
Breakfast was very good and hot. Location was good and close to UVA where my husband was having surgery.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Harry
United States of America1 review8.0“Great and thank you”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could have been a little more varied and of higher quality
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: December 11, 2023
Becerra
Mexico5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The attention from the personal, and the breakfast and the 24 hours bar of coffee!!!
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: December 7, 2023
Chloe
United States of America11 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Comfortable weekend away”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was quite hot but we solved that by turning on the AC.
Super convenient location within walking distance of Charlottesville’s downtown. Friendly staff and clean rooms.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: November 25, 2023
Janet
United States of America10 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Tha coffe make in my room was broken because prior traveler put coffee and water in the water spot. It was filled with disgusting brown water and even after I cleaned it out it didn't work. Reported it twice. Never replaced nor any record in the system that there was a problem. They did give me some extra Marriott points the "make up for it".
Location. Good breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Kopetskie
United States of America9 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
If there were a bar it would be perfect.
Outstanding breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: November 2, 2023
Peggy
United States of America6 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
Looks like it had been remodeled...love the colors! Room was a great size...very clean.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Thomas
United States of America49 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was too soft for me but others might like it.
Super nice reception staff, very helpful to us. Easy parking and safe. Convenient to the train station. Great shower large and good temperature control.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: October 25, 2023
Alex
United States of America2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Forgot to place hand soap in the room. Didn't provide an unopened bottle of hand lotion (had previously been used). The bed ran really warm.
Size, quiet, shower good value for the price. Free breakfast too.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: September 26, 2023
Helen
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“Property itself was nice, staff at check in was short tempered and not welcoming”- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was clean and seemed new
Clean and new / modern
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 21, 2023
Danielle
United States of America5 Reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The beds was so comfy
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 16, 2023
Klara
United States of America2 Reviews8.0“Excellent start.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Location was great and the breakfast options were good. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 10, 2023
Susan
United States of America2 Reviews9.0“Great night’s sleep and good breakfast! 🤗”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Comfortable beds and so very clean!
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: September 8, 2023
Janice
United States of America5 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Overnight stay to visit Monticello”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They need better curtains in the rooms. I had a first-floor room along the street and I don't feel that the sheer curtains provided enough privacy between me and the trucks stopped at the traffic light. I ended up getting dressed in the bathroom.
The staff was exceptionally friendly both to myself and when I overheard their interactions with other customers. The gym had a variety of fitness equipment, including ellipticals, treadmills, and weights. There was a nice assortment of both fresh cooked food and fresh fruit along with cereal and yogurt at the breakfast buffet. Lots of space and easy access in their garage.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: August 30, 2023
Joseph
United States of America2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It was good.
It was good.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Dawn
United States of America3 Reviews10Exceptional- • Solo traveler
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Clean, comfortable and quiet
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Reasor
United States of America1 review10“Will visit again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I don't like carpet in the rooms
Staff was nice, great location, clean.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: July 11, 2023
Simona
United States of America9 Reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
New, convenient location to UVA that we were going to visit
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: June 20, 2023
Iris
Netherlands10 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
Super friendly staff which gave us a lot of recommendations for trips/restaurants/activities around the area. We stayed here after a longer trip and were very happy to be able to do laundry in a convenient way (staff was again super helpful and friendly). Good breakfast, nothing super special, but sufficient choices available. Always enough parking spaces.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: June 17, 2023
Amy
United States of America1 review10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing. I would stay there again.
Rooms were very clean and inviting. The staff were incredibly helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: May 4, 2023
Tibor
Australia106 Reviews12 helpful votes10“Stay here if could not find better price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
Overpriced!!!
Close to Amtrak railway station 15 min walk with suitcases, 10 min walk to main street, free Trolley to take you around town. Lots of restaurants on Main street. Friendliness of the staff.. just great
Stayed in April 2023
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Reviewed: April 30, 2023
Catherine
Australia10 Reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Exceptionally pleased with our choice”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Lack of food choices in the vicinity. Many restaurants in the Downtown mall but by 8.30 when we arrived, there was only a pizza place. Other more formal restaurants were close to closing. Also no diners or delis close by where we could buy meals to heat in our microwave. instant noodles only thing available.
Excellent, spacious room with 2 queen beds which were supremely comfortable. Great pillows too. New and sparkling bathroom with a spacious vanity bench and shelves, hooks etc. Terrific breakfast was included and had plenty of variety from bananas, fresh-cut fruits chunks, yoghurts, oats and cereals with multiple topping choices , breads, bagels, toasts and spreads, and hot selections too, such as 2 types of egg, bacon, hand rolls or quiches, plus tea/coffee bar. There was some variation each day as well. Breakfast staff were very friendly and obliging too, and regularly checked and topped up food items.
Stayed in April 2023
