Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $171
$149 nightly
$171 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 31 - Jun 1

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3900 Old Town Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92110
  • Place, Whaley House Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Town San Diego State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(129 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 Mission Bay and Port of San Diego. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Old Town San Diego State Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Balboa Park.

What's nearby

  • El Campo Santo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Whaley House Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Heritage Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center - 13 min walk
  • Washington Street Station - 18 min walk
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Coyote - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Old Town Mexican Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪ARCO - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Italy Pizzeria & Pasta - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Home & Away - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Old Town

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.

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 transportation

  • Self 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 center
  • 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
  • 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
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 30.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 631 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1095 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1095 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Nice n clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is by far the cleanest hotel I’ve ever been to absolutely beautiful! The staff is wonderful, very friendly. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Florent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

letraya

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Didn't get a message my hotel was under construction til last minute. I wasn't able to get the suite i reserved and had to be in a handicapped room that had a dirty bathroom, and holes in the walls.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jingyi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms, good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is a great hotel to stay at. Currently getting renovated to make it even better. Everyone here was so nice and accommodating during our family trip. Will stay here again if we ever find ourselves in San Diego again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Landon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This staff was great no matter the time of day we needed them. The room was nice. The breakfast superb. Loved the fire pit outside and getting to meet new friends around it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

MINERVA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy that check us is was great I forgot his name but he was everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was under construction during our stay, but the employees accommodated our needs regardless. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Afsaneh Mehraban

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

ana

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff kind. Let us keep our luggage at hotel early before check-in and late after check-out. Super appreciated!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jeneffer Dayag

The room was not really that bad.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shovit

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is at great location at hear of historic old town
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good. But the parking garage was small, not for trucks. WiFi did not work. And very low shower pressure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shruthi

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a overall service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025