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Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield

3.0 star property
Guests balance relaxation in the fireplace lobby with activity options at this Fairfax retreat, where the 24-hour gym keeps fitness routines on track

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The Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield is near Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Mill Creek Park. Enjoy the spa tub, outdoor pool, tennis court, basketball, and volleyball facilities. Everyone benefits from the breakfast buffet and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 71 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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42-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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42-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Hearing Accessible)

  • 71 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr) | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Bedrooms (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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42-inch TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Falls Church, Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield is connected to a shopping center. Fairfax Circle Plaza Shopping Center and Tysons Corner Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Mill Creek Park. Falls Church Episcopal and Virginia Tech Northern Virginia Center are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Falls Church travel guide
Map
8125 Gatehouse Rd, Falls Church, VA, 22042

What's nearby

  • Mosaic District
    Mosaic District
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Aerial view of Tysons Virginia with metro line and modern buildings under summer sky
    Tysons Corner Center
    7 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Arlington National Cemetery
    Arlington National Cemetery
    24 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • National Mall
    National Mall
    26 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Fairfax Circle Plaza Shopping Center
    9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Dunn Loring Merrifield Station
    3 min drive
  • Burke Centre Station
    16 min drive
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    24 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mom & Pop
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Great Wall Supermarket (大中華)
    6 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Panda Express
    6 min walk

About this property

Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield

Hotel near Inova Fairfax Hospital
Located close to Hidden Oaks Nature Center and Mill Creek Park, Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield provides a free breakfast buffet, shopping on site, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like volleyball and basketball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • An outdoor tennis court, self parking (surcharge), and an area shuttle
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • Barbecue grills, 1 meeting room, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All 159 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and recycling

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Basketball
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Shopping
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

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)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 414 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (35 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per accommodation, per day, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 100

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 20 per accommodation, per day plus USD 100 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per accommodation, per day. A cleaning fee of USD 100 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

What time is check-in at Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield located?

Situated in the business district, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Inova Fairfax Hospital and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fairfax Circle Plaza Shopping Center and Hidden Oaks Nature Center. Mill Creek Park and Falls Church Episcopal are also within 6 mi (10 km). Dunn Loring Merrifield Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Residence Inn By Marriott Fairfax Merrifield Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 888 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and clean rooms were excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Siyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly, the location was great, the facilities were clean, and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

stan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Front desk clerk took the time to map a route for our destination from her phone. Real breakfast buffet. Rooms very clean and competitively priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean, quiet and the staff fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jefferson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely loved this property. Welcoming and comfortable lobby, delicious and hearty breakfast with lots of options. Friendly and helpful staff, and the studio suite we stayed in was perfect for a family of 3. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was well furnished & perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

Pleasant Stay

Clean room, good breakfast friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast food was good. Our room’s fireplace didn’t work, they offered to upgrade our room and with a working fireplace near ours. This was great customer service!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good breakfast and a clean room. Can't ask for much more, this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Damion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms are nice and spacious and the breakfast was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lakeyia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very friendly, room was clean and the bed was comfortable. Great breakfast! I will be staying again when I’m in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with plenty to do around the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay. Friendly staff, and a great variety for breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always love staying at this hotel. The staff is amazing, the rooms are clean, and close to restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Srihari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe and Best place to stay with family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything, hotel well kept, and staff is very professional and lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent and our room was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Amenities
I enjoyed the pleasant staff and convenient access to the main roads.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern facility, great staff, full kitchen, very comfortable bed, above average breakfast, decently equipped gym, seasonal outdoor pool and hot tub with picnic/grilling area and basketball court, easy parking $15 per day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Very comfortable and convenient. Just wish they didn’t charge for parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is spacious and clean, hot breakfast in the morning is awesome. I highly recommended this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, very clean. Room showed some wear and tear but nothing terrible. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was very positive. A very good breakfast was included. We will stay here again when we're in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable for families
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024