Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens-University Area - Athens, Georgia

Justin G.

This was second holiday stay at Fairfield Athens and both times have been excellent. It’s a central location with a number of restaurants and shopping close proximity. The rooms are clean and spacious and the building overall is newer and in good repair. Khushi at the front desk was a customer service superstar and helped start our stay right.

Gym is small but adequate and breakfast is typical two-star hotel fare but acceptable.

If you are a light sleeper I recommend asking for a room on the southern side of the building. There is an EMS (ambulance) depot on the north side of Old Epps Bridge which woke us up several times during the night.

Overall, this was a great value for the money and we will stay again.

Brian

It’s a college town so bring your earplugs, cause the outside road noise is near unbearable…and I stayed on a Monday night!

Other than the noise, this hotel is as clean as they come. From the parking lot, to the entry way and lobby area, elevators, floor halls and room/bathroom…all clean!

Hospitality is fantastic and friendly!

The fitness center is top notch with superbly clean equipment. The pool is also very clean and well stocked with towels.

Breakfast is great with an assortment of proteins, grains and dairy. Coffee is hot and fresh! My breakfast area photos were taken at night when there was no people 🙂

Mehdi H.

Great location and clean facilities! The lobby and room were tidy, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. However, there are a few areas for improvement. I’ve come to expect fresh coffee and afternoon snacks at Marriott properties, which weren’t available. The room lacked certain toiletries like body lotion, and while the number of towels was fine for one person, you'd need to request more if traveling with someone. Overall, a pleasant stay, but a few small changes could enhance the experience.

Chris M.

No one has reviewed this hotel lately so I feel I need to. This Fairfield is awesome!! First off, there is a wonderful young lady name Kushi who works in the evening. I hope I spelled her name correctly. She is so welcoming. I came in this evening and she greeted me by name and asked me how my day was going. I had a terribly long 12 hour day at the hospital and that was just the friendliness I needed. If anyone from Marriott reads this, please give her a raise. When I checked in yesterday, after traveling and working all day, she anticipated my needs and got me into the perfect room. I was sooooo grateful. With my job, I’ve stayed at a lot of hotels. Her attention to customer service is remarkable and deserves the highest of praise. I’m staying for 9 nights straight and then home for four then back and forth again two more times. By mid February, I will have stayed at this hotel 27 days. So far, I love this place. This room is updated and absolutely perfect for my needs. All of the rooms have a microwave and a refrigerator. The bathrooms are updated and very clean and nice. Between the room and Kushi making all my interactions with the front desk such a joy, I feel like I’m at my home away from home.

I had breakfast this morning. It was included with the room and for a “Fairfield Breakfast” it was better than most. There was more hot selections than I’ve ever seen and everything was fresh. If you’re expecting the Wynn Buffet, it’s not that but compared to other Fairfields, it’s top notch.

The pool and workout center look great. Haven’t tried them yet. The whole place is very clean. The parking is great. There are a lot of choices for food in the area and there is Kroger across the street for supplies.

Cj L.

Very kind staff.. Rooms spotless... Food is great allot of choice at breakfast... My husband's in ICU they gave us a discount no questions asked... Genuinely concerned in asking about my husband.. Sounded like a herd of elephants up above or room called front desk they addressed the issue... Loved atmosphere and location to hospital and restaurants and shopping

Heidi R.

I stayed at this hotel for 5 nights during a recent business trip to engage in meetings with UGA faculty members. The hotel is relatively new and in good shape physically. My room was a king bed room on a high floor, and was a good size for 1 or 2 people. There were plenty of towels provided, and the shower included shampoo/conditioner/shower gel in large bottles, and soap was provided at the sink. I loved the shower, which was large and had a clear plastic barrier as opposed to a curtain, and it was set up in a way that it was easy to use. It would have been nice to have access to lotion, but luckily I brought my own. Bed was comfortable and pillows were okay. My only concern was that there was a lot of noise from the street, and window soundproofing wasn't great. I sleep with ear plugs so it didn't affect my sleep, but you might want to consider a noise machine or ear plugs for your stay if you are sensitive to noise.||The breakfast was good for this type of hotel, with a few hot options - typically scrambled eggs or a cheese omelette, an egg soufflé option, some sort of breakfast meat which varied (bacon/sausage/Canadian bacon), and an egg sandwich which varied. Additionally, there were grits (with shredded cheese - thank you!), hot oatmeal, and the typical waffle maker to make your own waffles. Additional cold selections included fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs, cereals, and toast/bagels/etc. There was a machine with a few juices, as well as coffee/tea. It was a good start to the day. During my stay there were plenty of places to sit and the breakfast area never felt crowded.||When I first arrived I was a little put off by the location, which is a bit of an industrial area and there is a probation building across the street, and some homeless folks out and about on the drive in. However, it wound up being fine - as a woman traveling alone I always felt safe, and was able to walk to the Walgreens and frozen custard places nextdoor without worry. There are also some restaurants walkable or nearby. The parking garage had plenty of spots. The hotel is not far from a Target and Costco, both of which I wound up visiting during my stay. ||One of the best parts of staying here was the staff. Everyone I encountered was so kind and helpful, from the front desk staff and management to the folks working in the breakfast area and housekeeping. I stayed when Hurricane Helene was active, and wasn't sure what the situation would be on the intended day of checkout. Staff were so kind in reassuring me that I could have a late checkout if needed or stay an extra night without a problem. This was so reassuring as I navigated this stressful situation. I'm so grateful that this was my hotel choice while I was in Athens, and I would absolutely choose it again if I return.

Shyam

Positive: The hotel was very clean and check in staff was friendly Negative: breakfast was mediocre with powered scrambled eggs, the orange juice didn?t taste like orange juice (mixed with water)..no fresh fruit, no milk, the honey packets were all sticky and stuck together. Couldn't sleep with the Heat/Ac making noise all night

Carol P.

Our heating unit made a very loud noise for about two hours, starting at around 7 this morning. When we went back to the room, it had stopped. Breakfast is very good, many options.