Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

2.5 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
3900 Old Town Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hotel Circle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Marine Corps Recruit Depot and Mission Bay. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Old Town San Diego State Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of San Diego.

What's nearby

  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • University of San Diego - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Hotel Circle - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min walk
  • Washington Street Station - 20 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Miguel's Cocina - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Home & Away - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of San Diego
Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town offers 123 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature video-game consoles and safes. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This San Diego hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary weekday newspapers and irons/ironing boards. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 123 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Cable programming and video-game consoles are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 01 to May 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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

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)

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Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

sara

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Victoria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not so good

Not so good experience, it was the worst but not great as at all. The food wasn’t ready on time in the lobby section. The fridge was off when we arrived and didn’t know so our drinks were hot the first day. The cleaning staff took forever. We stayed out of room from 9am until 2pm and our room still wasn’t made up. The staff was always missing from front desk. The people next to us were loud and singing and 10pm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Veronica

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Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Sea World and The Zoo was close. Room very clean, bed comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lilia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is old, not well maintained. Bathroom smells. Bathtub is slippery.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was hard but if you opt for hotel parking it’s a lot more convenient and stress free
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, outgoing, and people pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

OK Stay

This used to be our “go-to” hotel when staying in San Diego. It’s within walking distance of historic Old Town (with its shops and many restaurants) and a short drive to other fun spots (like the San Diego Zoo and Seaport Village). The check-in staff have always been very engaging and outgoing but the early morning staff (we normally leave during the 5 a.m. hour) are not (although cordial). The housekeeping staff is also very pleasant. During our staff a little over a week ago we were sad to see that the water fountain was no be longer running in the courtyard (possibly because it appeared that some new artificial turf had recently been laid)-it normally adds such charm to the hotel. We were really dismayed at the mildew in the grout of our shower (I took pictures and video). I wondered how it got that way especially if most rooms get daily cleaning. There was also a mildly damp smell on the other side of our studio room (not strong enough to ask for another room but noticeable). We really used to live staying here, and although I won’t totally rule out coming back, will probably investigate staying at another property for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All 5 star hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

8/10 Good

Gloria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival there was construction going directly in front and along the hotel entrance. Luckily the parking area is underground and secure. Staff was friendly enough and the breakfast was better than most. But I would not have expected any less for the price of this location. It's extremely close to Old Town so very walkable and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

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

Coming back.

Good welcome. Clean courtyard Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Nina

Liked: Staff & service
Noisy, you can here the people in the bext room. We change the next day to a different room but it was a smokey smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Thumbs up!

The gentleman who checked us in (Aleandro) was very friendly and gave us a great recommendation for a restaurant close by. The morning crew was just as friendly and pleasant. Thumbs up for their service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Raymond

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was no wifi. Breakfast seating area is very limited.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great stay. Parking hard to find on street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca L

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was under construction and our room was right next to a very messy construction area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Priyanka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay with family. Very well maintained and staff is very courteous and helpful. The location is great as its close to most of the attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024