Is parking available at the property?

Valet parking is available at the property for a fee of USD 35 per day, which includes in/out privileges. Parking is limited and no reservation is required.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property, with the exception of service animals, which are exempt from fees and restrictions.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time starts at 15:00 and ends at 00:00. Check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request by contacting the property in advance.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible public areas and facilities. Step-free entrances are available, but specific details about room accessibility and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located within 18 minutes' walk of Historic Downtown Charleston and 1.4 miles from the College of Charleston. The Citadel and Medical University of South Carolina are a 5-minute drive away, while Sullivan's Island public beach is a 15-minute drive. The Charleston DASH Trolley stops right outside the hotel.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features a seasonal outdoor pool. Specific operational hours are not provided.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 18 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds, and cribs are not available.

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

What guests think

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown is undergoing major renovations, so many guests report disrupted common areas, closed amenities like the pool and gym, construction noise and dust, limited parking with valet/fees, and scaled‑back grab‑and‑go breakfast.

Many reviewers praise the friendly front‑desk and valet teams, but others describe inconsistent responsiveness and poor communication about the ongoing works and amenity closures. Rooms vary widely, with some newly updated and comfortable, while others feel dated, noisy, or have maintenance issues like weak A/C, loose doors, or poor soundproofing. The location is convenient for MUSC and the VA hospital and about a mile from King Street; nearby dining is limited, though public buses and rideshares are easy options. Expect an active construction zone with basic comforts rather than a polished stay.

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Facilities

Major renovations disrupt common areas; several reviews note the lobby and elevators in rough shape. Pool and gym are commonly closed, and parking is limited with confusing or paid valet arrangements.

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Candace

Mar 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking by the valet is very slow. There are never any spaces for parking so you have to valet.

6

Jeffrey

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms and Staff were very nice. Parking was a complete disaster. Pool area had only 2-chairs :(

6

Hilary

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff were friendly but the hotel was being renovated and the pool was closed which we did not know before arrival.

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Sarah

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was great. The first room they put us in the ac wasn't working well, but they moved us to another room. Parking was a little tricky but they let us park in valet when there weren't any parking spaces left. The only let down was they were remodeling and the gym and pool were closed. So when you first go inside it makes you think twice about your booking since it's got so much plastic and construction going on. But like I said we were happy with our room.

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Delaney

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is under construction - all parking spots are labeled for valet only - BUT not currently using valet - so really they are all open- you just don't know that. Room was okay. Absolutely no insulation / sound proofing between rooms or door to hall. Neighbor turned on TV at about 230 AM and woke us up and kept us awake. Not sure if same, but others were in hall about same time and they were loud and we could hear them quite clearly. while upgrading rooms it would be nice if you could work on how much noise transfers to room. Take and go breakfast is a joke- mini sausage biscuit thing, prepackage muffin, prepackaged small bagels, granola bar, one type of yogurt, apple juice and a small cream cheese in a fridge on a counter that looked like it was well used. no toaster for bagels.

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Taylor

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Entire property was under full remodel and construction, entire parking lot was under construction and still charged me extra for parking. Want a refund for my stay

6

Mary

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Construction under way on the hotel. No lobby the area around the construction a mess. I’d wait till it was done before going. Room was clean. Plastic cups were left to use on the in room coffee pot which were useless.

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John

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was all in plastic packaging or refrigerator. No hot food unless you microwaved something. Construction going on. Pool out of order. Elevators need repair. Parking limited. The property hopes to be completed sometime in October 2025.

8

Bernise

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. Clean and quiet but it currently has some areas of construction and the pool is closed. No hot breakfast. Only grab and go due to the construction.

8

Lamberto

Mar 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Limited self parking

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: some rooms are clean, but many guests report dust from construction, odors, hair, or pests, and basic areas not well maintained.

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Stacy

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very kind from the valet to the front desk. The facility seemed to have had a pretty recent renovation and was exceptionally clean. It wasn’t a high end stay, but was clean comfortable and safe. I will stay here again.

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Lance

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Roaches in my room and it wasn’t clean.

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KIZZY

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was not clean. I was charged over $200 a night and I was not able to force myself to get in bed. I'm sure my room was not cleaned after the last person left. There was hair in the bed, on top the covers, in the shower, and on the counter top. The pictures look okay online but believe me, you will regret spending your money to stay there. There is absolutely no water pressure. I recommend spending the extra money and going someplace else. Two stars for the property condition because the airconditioner and the elevator worked.

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Bobbie

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was clean, the bed & pillows were very comfortable, & shower was amazing. The staff was helpful and friendly, check in was quick and simple. The experience overall was peaceful.

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Barbi

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Disgusting! Filthy! Bad Odor in room! Dirty bathroom/ shower had hair in it! Lobby under construction & nasty! Felt unsafe!

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Mary

Oct 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The shopping in the area was nice. The rooms were clean, staff was great, air conditioning was spot on.

2

Marcus Antonio

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They delayed our check in 1 hour, stinky room, dirty beds, dirty hotel. If you can, don't stay there because it's horrible.

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Deborah

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We were not informed the property was undergoing a renovation. The lobby was nonexistent, just a check-in desk. The elevators, also looked like a construction zone. The construction noise began at 8am and continued all day. Our room had not yet been renovated, and although it was clean, it was old. Water pressure in the shower was very low, window curtains had mold. BUT, the staff was GREAT! Always smiling, professional, and helpful to do what they could to help us.

4

Douglas

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is under construction. The facility is old outdated and has roaches.

4

DONNA

Sep 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lobby smelled bad, musty, dirty and cigarette smoke. There was a used bath towel hanging on the back of the bathroom door when we checked in. The room smelled bad. The carpet felt damp. The air conditioner never cooled the room so we did not sleep well.

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Rooms

Room quality is inconsistent—some newly renovated and comfortable, others dated, noisy, or with maintenance issues such as weak A/C, loose doors, and poor soundproofing.

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Natalie

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There are no walking distance dining options. Te facilities in the hotel are very old. Stained carpet and chairs, chipped bathroom tiles, uncomfortable bedding

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Sarah

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was great. The first room they put us in the ac wasn't working well, but they moved us to another room. Parking was a little tricky but they let us park in valet when there weren't any parking spaces left. The only let down was they were remodeling and the gym and pool were closed. So when you first go inside it makes you think twice about your booking since it's got so much plastic and construction going on. But like I said we were happy with our room.

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Leonard

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall decent stay. As the hotel is going through renovations (which I was aware of, they did a great job of noting ahead of my stay) the lobby area and elevators are not in the best asthetic state currently. My room was clean, newly renovated, and comfortable.

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Steve

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Unfortunately, my room was right across the hall from laundry services and the ice machine. Lots of people wanted ice and it was loud. The bed is borderline ready for replacement. I could hear the coils. It was good enough to sleep on for a few days. Location was good for where I needed to be, and staff was friendly.

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Louie

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They’re doing a lot of construction, which I understand, the staff was not very friendly when I asked about getting a disabled veterans discount. She said we had already received a discount and that all it explanation she gave also the beds were not very good. The mattress kept sliding!!! we were gone all day to citadel and no one checked our room for trash or towels!

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Delaney

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is under construction - all parking spots are labeled for valet only - BUT not currently using valet - so really they are all open- you just don't know that. Room was okay. Absolutely no insulation / sound proofing between rooms or door to hall. Neighbor turned on TV at about 230 AM and woke us up and kept us awake. Not sure if same, but others were in hall about same time and they were loud and we could hear them quite clearly. while upgrading rooms it would be nice if you could work on how much noise transfers to room. Take and go breakfast is a joke- mini sausage biscuit thing, prepackage muffin, prepackaged small bagels, granola bar, one type of yogurt, apple juice and a small cream cheese in a fridge on a counter that looked like it was well used. no toaster for bagels.

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Mary Kate

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a lot of extra room with the pullout couch. The beds weren't that comfortable and they were doubles vs queens so sleeping was tight for 2 people. Otherwise it was fine for being downtown Charleston.

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Fred

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The place is undergoing some major interior renovations while remaining open for business right now so don't expect too much, but my room was just fine, fully upgraded, clean, tidy with all the latest mod cons and they put me on the 7th floor away from all the construction noise. The price was a steal for the location. If you are on a budget but still want to stay in a decent place this was perfect for me. I hope will be for you... Fred. Simpsonville, SC.

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Lauren

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It would’ve been nice to be notified that this property was under EXTREME renovations prior to coming. Our rooms looked like they were “renovated” but the shower door in my room didn’t close, there was a massive space between the floor and the door leading to the hallway that if someone laid on the floor they could look out into the hall. The bed frames had no stoppers for the mattress so the mattress was slipping off the base of the bed frame. Random pieces of wet cardboard and nails on the floor, one of my guests almost slipped and fell on a wet piece of cardboard coming out of the elevator. Overall super disappointed and pretty shocked you are charging guests regular price to stay at this hotel. Would’ve appreciated some type of discount.

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Taylor

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Smelled like cigarettes, and our ac did not work.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet several guests cite slow or unresponsive service and poor communication about renovations and amenities.

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Lesa

Feb 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Was given a room with a single bed when I reserved and 2 doubles a sofa bed. No big deal. Fixed that. Next day I have a whole family randomly walk into my room as I was resting from my Childs heart surgery. The manager, Mike. Had zero comprehension as this is ridiculously beyond a safety concern, giving a very nonchalant "sorry" like it’s no big deal. Fast forward to later when I’ve called 4 times for towels an a backed up toilet and again, zero sense of urgency, a nonchalant sorry again, and when I asked for a corporate number he refused and said I could “look up Choice” because he doesn’t know what I expect. Plunger just arrived. I have to clear the clog myself.

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Crystal

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was super nice and went out of their way to provide us with extra shampoo and conditioner as we have long thick hair

10

Sandra

Jan 1, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

in town to visit friends for the New Year, very reasonably priced, convenient hotel - just the right level of comfort and service; valet parking was a nice perk too

8

Thomas

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was great and room was clean. Did not have any issue with construction. Parking is odd but available.

10

Erin

Jan 2, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The guy at the front desk was SO nice! Showed us how to use the free shuttle to get every where we needed to go. Stop is literally next to the hotel. You do have to ask for ask for housekeeping each day if you want it but that was no big deal.

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Genaro

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Under construction and completely gutted. Room was not ready it time specifed and waited over an hour. Front desk staff disrespectful and acted as if it was a bother to check me in. Each one was more interested in their phone.

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Scott

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This Comfort Inn— transitioning into a Fairfield Inn, Mariott is just fine. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, and by far the best thing about it, a friendly, welcoming staff. No complaints—but if you are there to see downtown and the French Quarter, you’ll have to walk. Not much more than a mile, but just so you know. For the price, no doubt I would stay again. But I am partying elsewhere!

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Denise

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We had our stay during construction (which we had not been informed of prior) and it was a bad experience. Very loud, which comes with construction. I spoke with the front desk about moving and we were fully accommodated! We moved 2 floors down and it was a wonderful stay. We have stayed here several times over the past year due to the proximity of the VA Hospital, and each time we had a wonderful stay. The staff were great, friendly and very accommodating. This just happened to be “one of those times “. We will continue to stay in the future as our needs require. Kudos for the entire staff.

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Phyllis

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was under major renovation. This was not conveyed before booking. No lobby or dining for the free breakfast which was only a grab and go prepackaged muffin. Front desk staff occasionally would look up from their cell phone as you walked by. Attitude was as though you were a bother to them.

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Carlene

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Outstanding customer service. No notification that the lodging was under construction. Therefoe all amenities was not available.

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Location

Convenient for MUSC and the VA hospital and roughly a mile from King Street; nearby dining is limited, but public transit and rideshares help reach attractions.

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Joseph

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to where I needed to be.

8

Bradley

Apr 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good price and on the bus line to all the cool downtown spots.

6

zehuan

Jan 2, 2025

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The property was under construction but the price was unreasonably high. This property is located in remote area where there is almost no restaurants nearby.

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Donna

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room. Excellent staff. Great location to MUSC hospital. Well priced compared to other hotels in the area.

8

Evonne

Apr 17, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Located in major medical district and inexpensive. Dash-Carta is next door for access to free bus transportation to and through major French Quarter, Historic District and don’t miss tours (e.g. Fort Sumter or Aquarium). Just not walking distance to any restaurants or stores.

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Nina

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

You can walk to the center, which I liked best; the room had everything I needed

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Jonathan

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice location close to MUSC. Walkable to a lot of places in Charleston.

8

TROY

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location and affordable

8

Gary

Sep 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Properly is under construction for another couple months but rooms new. By Medical complex and About mile walk to King street. Much more economical. Nothing fancy but did the job. Easy ubering.

6

Alice

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient to VA hospital.

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Dining

Breakfast is often reduced to grab‑and‑go prepackaged items during renovations and is widely criticized; a few reviews found it good.

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Billy

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very nice. The location and surroundings were not great. And the “breakfast” available was the worst I’ve ever had in a hotel. Just pre packaged junk.

8

Marcie

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The front desk staff was very helpful and friendly, especially Nick. The breakfast was very good. There was a wide variety of items to choose from.

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Rebecca

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good breakfast

10

Javier

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great breakfast

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Kathryn

Feb 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I chose to be close to MUSC. I didn't pay for a "grab and go" breakfast that consisted of a rubbery bagel that was gross. The place was being renovated. That would have been nice to have known when selecting along with the breakfast. Absolutely ridiculous.

6

Delaney

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is under construction - all parking spots are labeled for valet only - BUT not currently using valet - so really they are all open- you just don't know that. Room was okay. Absolutely no insulation / sound proofing between rooms or door to hall. Neighbor turned on TV at about 230 AM and woke us up and kept us awake. Not sure if same, but others were in hall about same time and they were loud and we could hear them quite clearly. while upgrading rooms it would be nice if you could work on how much noise transfers to room. Take and go breakfast is a joke- mini sausage biscuit thing, prepackage muffin, prepackaged small bagels, granola bar, one type of yogurt, apple juice and a small cream cheese in a fridge on a counter that looked like it was well used. no toaster for bagels.

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Harry

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the price a good deal. However still u def construction and while they advertise breakfast yogurt, orange juice and coffee does not make a breakfast, could have at least offered fruit and pastries. But like I said it was a good price

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David

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The overall experience was great. The rooms were clean and accommodating. We were very disappointed however, when we arrived to find the lobby under renovation. We were told there was no sit down breakfast due to the renovation. This was not noted when I booked the room. That was one of the main reasons we selected this hotel for our trip. I feel that there should have been a mention about the renovations on the website.

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Bernise

Oct 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice stay. Clean and quiet but it currently has some areas of construction and the pool is closed. No hot breakfast. Only grab and go due to the construction.

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Nina

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Full construction from 9am to 6pm. Breakfast is minimal and not fresh.

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1 $139	2 $262	3 $262	4 $262	5 $281	6 $503	7 $409
8 $186	9 $158	10 $158	11 $158	12 $161	13 $361	14 $361
15 $182	16 $182	17 $182	18 $179	19 $182	20 $286	21 $286
22 $139	23 $182	24 $182	25 $182	26 $191	27 $239	28 $229
29 $139	30 $182

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

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Room, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

Studio, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower

Studio, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

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