Name: Fairfield Inn Suites By Marriott Birmingham Downto
Address: 1918 1St Avenue North, Birmingham, 35203, US

8/10

Excellent

03 Aug 2026

John

Convenient downtown, limited self park so stuck with valet. Eliot Hotel next door has a roof top bar open until 11 pm. Came down for free breakfast with half hour left and food/beverage.was not restocked.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Piper

Breakfast items were plentiful. Parking is either public parking or paid vallet. There’s a structure right across the street where you can pay from phone a choice of so many hours. Gym was nice. Perfect walk to the convention center.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Michael

Nice hotel and close to everything downtown

Partner

8/10

Excellent

26 Jun 2026

Donna

Staff was professional and helpful.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Conner

Amazing hotel!

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Sarah

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff. Great location to explore!

8/10

Excellent

14 Jun 2026

Abreyanna

We choose this hotel for the convenience it was to be able to walk around downtown. Reviews from others was also used to compare hotels in the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful including the vale staff. The room was clean and looked just like the pictures provided. The only issue we had was the lack of outlets. We will for sure be back

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2026

Jasaan

I wish there was a dedicated lot for self parking, but there is plenty of street parking available!

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2026

James R

They are doing a lot of construction around hotel right now, so if you're sensitive to sounds starting at 5am then I suggest stay elsewhere until they finish.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

02 May 2026

Carla

The room was beautiful but the \"city view\" that I paid extra for was a view of the parking garage across the street. My biggest complaint was the street light that was shining on our bed with no way to close the drapes. There were heavy drapes on either side of the window and then a sheer drape in the middle that did nothing for blocking that light. You couldn't pull the heavy drape across due to the lack of size and the way they were made to stay put on either side. Very poor design and needless to say our one night stay was ruined and neither of us was able to sleep. It was like daylight at midnight. I can't recommend your place to anyone because of this.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

anthony

Everything was great to staff was fantastic

Business

8/10

Excellent

21 Apr 2026

Marlon

This is a good hotel in a great location to everything but it has terrible parking options and has even worse surrounding scenery and is majorly over priced. We chose this hotel for a romantic get away but never again. Building, rooms and staff were nice but the surroundings and street noise were a big turn off. For almost a $500 a night this was a major joke.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Apr 2026

Scott

V

8/10

Excellent

01 Apr 2026

Shaneka

Clean room and very friendly staff.

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Mar 2026

James

Had a handicapped assessable. There wasn’t a pull down bench in the shower. The A/C unit was very loud. Plunked each time it came on.

Staff was great but had problems with the computer program during check in and again on check out. Do not get a room on the street side. Traffic is very loud.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Mar 2026

Kreshenna

Very nice clean room

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Janie

Very nice

10/10

Exceptional

05 Mar 2026

Derek

Great place to stay!

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2026

Lori

Nice breakfast. Great staff. Nice, clean room. Parking a challenge.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Jacinda

Hotel was very clean and quiet. Parking was excellent.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2026

Randall

Room was clean bed was comfortable!

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Tiffany

Clean room, great staff. Not sure of amenities.

Self

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2026

Krystie

Everything was great. Staff was very friendly including valet guys. Nice place to stay and being downtown it was in a great location. The only thing that could be improved is having a full size mirror in the room. There was only a mirror in the bath

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Reginald

Great nice place ⭐⭐⭐⭐

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

jane

Great location friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Harry

all good

8/10

Excellent

09 Feb 2026

Terry

Very pleased

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2026

La'Porsha

Everything was clean and perfect. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They gave great recommendations for food around the area. The location is in a perfect spot.

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2026

Lyshandra

Staff were friendly. One suggestion: add a full size mirror in the room

Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Jan 2026

Bart

The HVAC thermostat didn’t work and not able to control the temperature. The TV controls didn’t work and unable to watch TV.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jan 2026

Stephen

Stay was amazing. Valet was great.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Dec 2025

Lauren

Great location

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

stephanie e

Location, friendly staff!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Nov 2025

Tyler

I appreciate the staff opening breakfast a few minutes early for us.

Business Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2025

Christina

Very nice property with a great location. Only complaint was the a/c made loud noises when it started up in the middle of the night

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2025

tonya

Valet service was outstanding. Very fast and friendly. Front desk was helpful.

The free breakfast is mediocre, no bacon or fresh fruit except bananas and apples.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

30 Oct 2025

Brandi

Staff very courteous and helpful with questions. Room clean and nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Anthony

Very clean!! nice staff very safe!

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2025

Shanese

The room was very clean. The staff was amazing. And the great thing was the valet parking was only $35 a day and was able to come and go as pleased.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2025

Sherlon

Clean, comfortable room. Great location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Jordan

The room was clean, no issues from us!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2025

sharon

Staff nice nice room good breakfast

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Patricia

Great location for what we’re doing. Excellent staff.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2025

Rachael

Staff were so nice and friendly. The rooms were nice & the hotel is in a great location and walkable. We went to a concert at the Coca-Cola Amphitheater & it was a quick Uber ride. We really enjoyed our stay, and would stay again.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

19 Sep 2025

Jamey

I've stayed here before and this experience was my least favorite. Water was shut off once (which things happen, I understand), but I had cold water in the shower 2 of my 4 days there due to heating issues. Along with that, the shower gel was empty. When I asked for a refill, it took 2 days to get it to me, and even then, they simply sat it on the counter instead of installing it in the shower.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Hayley

Valet was awesome and fast! Staff was excellent!

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2025

Abby

Staff was more than pleasant. Valet parking was our first go to when arriving. Smooth and seamless check in process also

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Aug 2025

Michelle

The room and hotel were nice and clean. Unfortunately something happened to my keychain while the valet had my keys. My keychain bear’s limbs are missing and my heart charm is broken. We didn’t realize this until after we left.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Dana

The suites are very large and roomy! Beds were comfy and room was very clean. Front desk associates were always very friendly. Parking can be an issue. Street parking (if you're lucky), parking garage (across the street $20 per day) or valet ($36.00 per night + tips). We chose the valet option. Seemed the most convenient. Valets were always very friendly as always gave personal suggestions on restaurants and directions. If you choose valet, plan to pay your tips by cash and do not choose to pay them on the app. The valets said they do not get the money. Overall, I would recommend this Hotel.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2025

Kristen

Everything was fine other than the refrigerator having food left over as well as trash in the trash can from the previous guest.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

Jim

Very good experience at this location better than most. The staff was very friendly in accommodating, and everything seemed to be fine.The room was superior and clean and large.

6/10

Pleasant

25 Jul 2025

Jeffrey

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Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

07 Jul 2025

Fran

They canceled my room after 12. And left me stranded in downtown Birmingham over nite cause everyehefe was full

4/10

Poor

06 Jul 2025

Matthew

The staff is nice, very polite. We found a crack pipe under the bed. The mattress’s had big stains, walls were all scuffed up with marks and overall it wasn’t very clean. I’ve been a cop for 9 years and I took the glass crack pipe to the front desk and showed her and all I got was “oh wow”. Having a crack pipe in a room with your two small children isn’t the safest environment or most welcoming. We could have got provided another room, discount on the room anything other than “oh wow”. I will not ever be staying here again or recommending it to anyone.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2025

Toni

Friendly and very helpful staff

Business

8/10

Excellent

30 Apr 2025

Rebecca

Walkable for our needs during our stay. Close to dining options. Friendly staff. Valet parking.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2025

Jill

Overnight for a concert

The room was comfy and more spacious than most hotels for an overnight stay. The bed was the most comfortable I’ve slept in during a hotel stay. Fairfield downtown Birmingham is so convenient to many downtown venues. If we should visit again, we will definitely stay here!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

Christina

Nice stay

Stayed for a dance competition and really enjoyed this hotel

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

23 Mar 2025

kenneth

The room was very noisy. The air conditioning was so loud. The outside noise was terrible it was like you were at the Indy 500. And we were on the 6th floor

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2025

rhonda

This was a great place to stay !

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

16 Mar 2025

Dana

Nope

I was traveling from Georgia to Birmingham, unfortunately, there was a state of emergency issued in Georgia, and also a state of emergency issued in Alabama the two days I was traveling due to impending storms and tornadoes ( A storm that is so far has killed 36 people mind you) The hotel refused to refund my nonrefundable rate, even due to the state of emergency! Hotels.com was great. They directly called the hotel for me to see if they would waive the fee, the hotel manager said no. I spoke with Marriott Bonvoy directly. They said they could not believe they were not refunding me, but they were an individual franchise so there was not much they could do. The hotel manager. Brittany was supposed to call me back, but I have yet to hear from her.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

15 Mar 2025

Andrew

Decent stay. Complications with the air conditioning

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Lacinda

The propeety was quiet and the restraunt in the sister hitel was very good. The staff was welcoming and so nice as were the valet attedance.

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

24 Feb 2025

Verified traveler

When I first checked in the person helping me was either new or had absolutely zero idea how to check people in. She wanted to confirm payment for my reservation and I showed her my reservation booked through this site and she still ran my card for the full amount for a second time. After a lot of waiting and confusion, the manager took care of that pending charge. Upon checking out I was able to speak with the manager and she was extremely helpful. The location was not terrible, but the facility is a little rundown. The room seemed clean, but I really did not enjoy my stay and I checked out early.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2025

Carolyn

Everything was great! We had a wonderful stay. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice getaway.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2025

Sierra

Comfortable bed and big room

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jan 2025

Kristie

Great

The stay was great. The only thing that was wrong was our Kerig didn't work. Other than that, it was great.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jan 2025

Asit

Great place to stay

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2025

Michael

People who stay here must know that there is no onsite parking unless a valet does it, for 35 per night, and that nearby public parking is 20 per night, unless you park on the street'

Business Family

2/10

Poor

09 Dec 2024

Ann

Although the service staff was exceedingly friendly, the hotel condition is TERRIBLE. None of the items you would expect in any chain hotel were not included. NO CLOSETS in the rooms - a flimsy wardrobe bolted to the wall like 5 inches wide, with NO HANGERS. NO full length mirror. If you want to plug in your electronics,ONLY ONE plug, and not near the bed. I was unable to use a medically necessary CPAP machine. Plug in bathroom didn't work. No blow dryer, and when I called for one, the replacement provided also didn't work. Got one on the third try but had to use it without a mirror in the room. The parking on the Expedia site indicated $15 per night self park - but in reality only valet parking at $35 per night! Parking not on the hotel property is a scary, dark lot across the street with no clear instructions of how to pay. Asked multiple times to speak to a manager, and never heard anything. No manager on the property all weekend. I posted a complain on Marriott Bonvoy where I am a platinum member, and no action taken. When I called Marriott, they said I had to deal directly with the property. Called the property 5 times over 2 days to get to front desk to ask for manager, and never managed to reach a human being. This experience has dramatically reduced my impression of Marriott. AVOID THIS HOTEL

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Dec 2024

george

Everything was good, not enough closet space, lighting, and one chair in the room, had to sit on the bed to eat dinner.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2024

chad

customer service was great

Business Family

4/10

Poor

18 Oct 2024

Megan

you have to valet which is $35

also i got a random charge for $15.95 from the hotel next door (same owner-marriott) and no one can seem to explain why.

creepy!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

This is a very nice place - the staff were friendly and helpful, the common areas are pretty, and the room was nice and clean.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Sep 2024

MyJa

Wasn’t a fan of the parking situation but everything else was great!

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2024

Tim

Two blocks to the Alabama theater, a great entertainment venue.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

24 Sep 2024

johna

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Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2024

Ainsley

Very clean and comfy hotel. Breakfast was amazing. Staff were very welcoming and went and beyond to ensure you enjoyed your stay.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2024

Cynthia

We had a few rooms and were staying there for a trial at the Federal Courthouse, one of the persons in our party complained about his commode being broken the entire time we were there, we were told everyday it would be fixed, it never was, we were there for 5 nights.

Business Friends

2/10

Poor

12 Aug 2024

Renso

Either you pay $35 for valley parking or park behind the building where someone broke into a car the night before. This was not clear on the booking site that you have to essentially find your own parking! Terrible location! No water in the rooms and the bed mattresses were TERRIBLE. Only a single blanket for the sleep sofa, ridiculous. The room had hardly any power outlets, none in the night stands. They also initially booked us into a room with one single bed for 3 adults, how did they not see that!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2024

Jesse

Nice room

Room was clean nice bathroom. The bed was really comfortable.

Partner

4/10

Poor

21 Jul 2024

Jamie

Smelled really bad

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jul 2024

Traniece

Management has no empathy

My check in was great. The guys that were working the desk had excellent customer service. When I got to the room there were crumbs under my telephone and hair all over the bathroom. There was hair in the sink, around the toilet and in the shower. I called down and again the guy who answered the phone had great customer service and said he would send someone up. The person who came up I believe she was a manager. She went in the bathroom and said she only saw two hairs and I let her know that there should have been no hairs even though I had pictures and the video showing otherwise. She left without an apology, without saying someone would be back to clean it or any type of empathy. About 10 minutes pass so I went downstairs. I showed the young man the video and he said he would send someone that's up pronto. Two housekeepers came and were very apologetic. They did an excellent job refreshing my bathroom. The lady in the suit should take notes.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2024

NICOLE

Staff was very helpful!

4/10

Poor

20 May 2024

Frederick

Our first room (for a 1 night stay) TV was broken & bed was much too soft. 2nd room was clean except for mold is shower

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2024

Leigh

Good for the night

We booked a suite for a one-night stay for our family to attend an event in town. The suite was fine, as described.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Apr 2024

Monique

Apparently First street the hotel is on,is used at night for illegal drag racing. Very loud we did not sleep at all.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2024

Sri

Pros - Convenient - in downtown and close to airport. Some feedback - It was hot on the first night. AC didn’t seem to work. It was fixed the next day immediately upon reporting.

Business Self

2/10

Poor

12 Mar 2024

Neal

Canceled on me. no notification.

Been staying here for the past 2 years in a bi-weekly basis. Always liked it as a basic, easy work hotel. On my last trip, I received an email that the hotel canceled my reservation and that they were oversold. I reserved on Hotels.com and prepaid. They still canceled me and couldn’t have the decency to call and explain the situation and offer to help. Horrible customer service and terrible business model. This will be the last time I stay here!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

09 Mar 2024

Adam

Shower did not drain. Used washcloth was in shower. Hairball was in bed then sheets were turned down.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Feb 2024

Luisa

THE GOOD AND BAD

Good central location in downtown. Very clean but found water in coffee machine and did not work in the morning so was bummed also because air conditioner looks very old and did make very loud noise thru the night so woke me up a few times.
Since I stayed below the gym then very early morning the noise of the weights being dropped on the floor woke me up!
Ordered my car from valet parking as they said about 20’ prior to me needing it and they apologized as they did not have it ready and the number in ticket did not match so was very hectic morning and it made me get late to the appointment I had. Nice service in reception and even in Valet but just disorganized.

Business

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2024

Kris

Parking was $38 per night vs. the $22 per night advertised on Expedia. The overall feel of the hotel strange and the room set up was odd.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Feb 2024

Jarvis

Not worth the money, but good location.

The hotel is not worth the money they’re charging for it, you’re basically paying for the convenience of location. The walls are super then, felt like my wife and I were in the same room as the people next to us, who talked very loud all through the night. There were also roaches spotted during breakfast the following morning, not worth the money.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2024

Andi

Cleaning lady wanted us out in the morning

Everything was great, room very clean and had all amenities for our stay. Our only issue was the cleaning lady started knocking on our door at 9 am. We could hear her going down the hall knocking on all the rooms. She knocked two different times and then as we were getting dressed and packing our bags she opened our door and walked in the room at 10am. Our check out time was 11am, I even double checked with the concierge on that.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2024

Karen N

The beds were definitely not as comfortable as Fairfield Inns that I have stayed in before.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jan 2024

brandy

Staff was so professional and helpful!! Will defiantly stay again, great location if your in town for a concert etc!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

18 Jan 2024

Jacob

Very nice hotel. The two things that were a problem was there is no parking unless you use valet and there were not enough food choices within walking distance.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2024

Richard

Friendly and professional

Friendly professional staff. Easily accomodated us on a change as reservations had ignored there were three of us rather than two. Check-in nonetheless went smoothly.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2023

Kimberley

The staff at the property was very friendly and helpful. Parking is valet, but staff was very quick and it was convenient. The neighborhood was completely quiet on a Sunday night. We were there for an event at the theater around the corner and felt very safe walking there and back at night. There are many restaurants in the area - many are closed on a Sunday night but we found plenty of open options. The room was smallish but clean. The heater was very loud but effective.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

12 Dec 2023

Minerva

The closets were small, barely a space for 2 coats. There was no safe to leave important things and papers when one goes out. Lady came to clean while she shouldn't have, then after that , never came to clean for 3 nights.

Business Family