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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

2.5 star property
The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area combines business convenience with relaxation just steps from downtown and campus attractions.

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Located in central Athens, this hotel offers a practical base with continental breakfast and WiFi in every room. Enjoy the indoor pool, evening drinks at the bar, and on-site laundry. The staff consistently earns positive reviews for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Normaltown, a neighborhood in Athens, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area is near the airport. Original Fine Art Gallery and Taylor-Grady House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sanford Stadium and Seney-Stovall Chapel. Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Sports Museum and Bear Hollow Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Athens travel guide
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175 OLD EPPS BRIDGE ROAD, Athens, GA, 30606

What's nearby

  • Farmers Market
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Landmark Hospital of Athens
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Original Fine Art Gallery
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Seney-Stovall Chapel
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    12 min walk
  • Cook Out
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    4 min walk

About this property

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area

Hotel near University of Georgia
Free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area. Free in-room WiFi and conference space are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and a water dispenser
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 96 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Business services

  • Conference space

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2019
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Fairfield Suites Marriott Athens West
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Athens West
Fairfield by Marriott Inn Suites Athens University Area
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area Hotel
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area Athens

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area located?

Located in Normaltown, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Farmers Market, Piedmont Athens Regional - Diabetes Education, and Bishop Park. Bishop Park Tennis Center and Original Fine Art Gallery are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Athens-University Area Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 302 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 302 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 302 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 302 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 302 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, and free breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although we ended up not needing to they had no problem with extending the check out time, and also were more than happy to let us use their facilities after check out for a zoom meeting that needed to happen. Nice staff and very clean, comfortable room and bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was phenomenal. Room was very clean. Only missing herbal caffeine free tea - your staff tried to find some but none on hand.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice inside, rooms were very nice. Free breakfast was average at best. Staff were great and room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location with many amenities near the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very spacious rooms, wonderful staff, excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Polite professional young man checked us in. Big comfortable room. Nice bed and pillows. Big shower. Location is quietly out of the fray but quick drive or Uber to anything. Liked the parking deck so I could get my car out of the sun. Had some free weights in the fitness center. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. It was super clean and the staff was friendly. The only thing that could improve is the parking lot. There is not a lot of parking spaces to accommodate guest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Everything very clean, staff super friendly, breakfast was very good, could not have been a better stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, nice facility.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was comfortable. The staff nice. Especially ray.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

Great stay!

Great hotel just minutes from downtown Athens! Staff was great, early check in was accommodated, super clean, easy parking and wonderful location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very pleasant and the place is super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Enid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyrese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love love love this hotel everyone was so sweet and kind
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great hotel

Went for a UGA tour trip. The location was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here rooms very clean I know the hotel is only a couple years old The staff was very friendly and helpful I would stay here again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checkin was quick and easy. The hotel is very clean and organized.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Smooth check in, friendly staff. Shared where things were, what was open and hours for breakfast. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and nice room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Amenities
Great property—clean and spacious rooms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, but the mattress wasn't comfortable to me. The staff was friendly and professional, and they have a good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Quiet and clean. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024