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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area

3.0 star property
Hotel in Tuscaloosa with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Property amenity
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
TownePlace Suites by Marriott in central Tuscaloosa offers a practical home base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a business center with free WiFi. The staff consistently earns high marks.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2816 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405

What's nearby

  • Veterans Memorial Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of Alabama - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Coleman Coliseum - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Salad Chick - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Krystal - ‬13 min walk

About this property

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area

Hotel near Bryant-Denny Stadium
Consider a stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, newspapers in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • A water dispenser, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Towneplace Suites Tuscaloosa
Towneplace Stes Tusca Marriott
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area located?

Located in South East Tuscaloosa, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of University of Alabama and Bryant-Denny Stadium. Bowlero Tuscaloosa and DCH Regional Medical Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 486 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, liked hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for our trip. Super friendly staff. Clean and neat rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleeaning staff needs a turorial
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

NASSANDRA

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
They reboot their system at night. Checking in was a hassle. Homeless man sleeping outside. The breaker flipped in the room. Blanket had rips in it. Breakfast was powdered eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were impressed by the friendliness of the staff. Everyone was helpful and appeared happy to do their jobs. Our room was clean and had a fresh scent. The pool was perfect. Breakfast was delicious and offered many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
With as new as the hotel is, I expected it to be in better shape. The overall cleanliness of the hotel was underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Staff & service
We were told that they had no room available upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a minor problem with the lights in the room, they fixed it quickly and cheerfully. The gave us good recommendations for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Comfortable stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay. Clean room and friendly staff. We would definitely stay again while we are in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

MADELLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and staff were outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful customer service at check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Safe and clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It had a weird smell, the toilet seat was about to come off, there wasn’t bedding for the pullout couch, the floor was coming up. Service was fine, but the hotel overall was undwrwhelming
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were both exceptional. Will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, nice kitchen in room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paulina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff members were amazing! The hotel is clean and comfortable. The room was perfect, they had everything that you need
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stay here everytime I am in town. It’s very safe for a single female and the beds are so comfortable. Staff have always been very friendly as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed everything about our stay. Only complaint was the shower was a bit mildewy. Otherwise, A and super nice staff. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

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

Tuscaloosa

Friendly service and good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had to change rooms because the street wa so noisy. The second room was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twunda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front dest representative check-in and check-out were very nice, polite, and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tate

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

Quick and easy!

Very clean and spacious! Perfect for oveenight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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