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Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to University of Cincinnati

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Meeting facility
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area | Smart TV, Netflix
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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2500 South Market Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45219
  • Place, University of Cincinnati
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fifth Third Arena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cincinnati, OH (CVG-Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner | Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Corner King Studio Suite with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4

King Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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

  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 462 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 385 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed, Corner (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4

King Studio Suite With Sofa Bed-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 1 King Bed And Roll-in Shower-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 4

Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Cincinnati

Located in Clifton Heights within a 5-minute walk of University of Cincinnati, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area is within a few miles (5 km) of other popular sights like Great American Ball Park. This 115-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • University of Cincinnati - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nippert Stadium - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fifth Third Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Burnet Campus - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hanke Exchange Tram Stop - 4 min drive
  • Cincinnati Union Terminal - 11 min drive
  • Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Pizza Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area

Hotel with free breakfast, 5-minute walk to University of Cincinnati
At Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per day. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with dry cleaning/laundry and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a meeting room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and Smart TVs with cable channels and Netflix. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 18 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
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)
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-3 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area offers free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area?

As of Jan 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area on Jan 5, 2026 start from $149.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see close to Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area?

This hotel is situated in Clifton Heights within a 10-minute walk of Fifth Third Arena, Wright House Bed & Breakfast, and Nippert Stadium. You'll also find Great American Ball Park and Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area?

Yes, covered parking is offered for USD 18.00 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area have a casino at the property?

No, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and Netflix as well as an indoor pool.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area?

The closest major airport to Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area is Cincinnati, OH (LUK-Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field), which is 6.2 mi away (17 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Int'l Airport (CVG), which is located 17 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 604 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 973 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is what a hotel is supposed to be. Staff was great. Room was clean and new. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Britney

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and modern downtown hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diouma

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The noise from the cars on the street was really bad
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ahudans
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean updated room. will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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

Wonderful stay!

Absolutely wonderful stay! The entire staff were pleasant and helpful! The rooms were very clean and the breakfast was wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nichelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Clown and God breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient location with a loud night life area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of king rooms per our reservation. We were given a double queen instead.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

I made a good choice to stay here.

Very friendly desk staff, modern, clean room, good value and close to university .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Awsom

Awesome and awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

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

Great stay.

Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ben

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaomin

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is convenient to walk to the UC as a student parent. We stay here for a few days to help daughter to move.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Had to use public parking in building 1 block or so from front of hotel. No vehicle loading unloading available in front of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blaine

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

Great stay.

Great stay. Multiple food options within walking distance. Construction next door, but nothing that can be helped by the hotel or staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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