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Reviews of Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Birmingham / Bessemer 3 stars

4980 Academy Court, Bessemer, AL 35022, United States

#4 of 9 hotels in Bessemer

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 116 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.0

  • Value for money

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    8.0
    Stop hiking prices for UA ballgame nights
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Na

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    7.0
    It was an okay visit.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I did that already in my earlier evaluation.

    I did that already in my earlier evaluation.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Selection

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Waited at front desk for 15 minutes for someone to check us in. ( no one was at the desk) room over priced for the styling of tge room

    Great breakfast and breakfast staff

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn't stay longer and sleep

    The bed was comfortable. The pillows were perfect.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    foldout couch bed was very uncomfortable.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 October 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location

    the pool and spa were not open so very disappointed for my husband who has a bad back

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking lights shone into my room and curtains didn’t close. Next time I’ll think of a way to block the light. It wasn’t a huge inconvenience and I’ll still seek out this hotel again due to the amenities

    Had a hot breakfast included in the price and a wide variety of cold food too. Also coffee bar. Pool looked very nice though I didn’t get a chance to use it. I didn’t expect this so it was a nice surprise.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Phone line did not work and some of channels never worked

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The continental breakfast was not up to standards. I came in right before midnight to check in, doors were locked, it was cold and was actually snowing

    The room and bathroom were very clean. The beds and pillows were comfortable! The towels were nice and soft. Pleasant appearance to entire facility

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2021

    8.0
    Great deal!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some amenities needed updating (pool, exercise equipment, etc.)

    It was a great stay at a great price! Breakfast was good! Beds were comfortable. Overall, very satisfying experience!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: 22 June 2021

    6.0
    Will not return
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Priced too high. Required mask although state mandated lifted. Dining room closed. Advertised sitting area in each room and there was only 1 straight back chair. They said the had a linen shortage. Only 2 washcloths and 3 towels for a room booked for 4 people. Will not return.

    4 people = 2 washcloths, 3 towels. Wear mask to get to-go breakfast although mandate is lifted. Closet door fell off hinges. Staff was friendly. Advertised sitting area, but only 1 straight back chair. Pillows soft and flat. Expected more for price. Will not return.

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    3.0
    Under construction, no notice
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked this hotel for the pool.. Nothing on booking said they were remodeling and the pool was unusable, the staff did not say this either we walk down to the pool go in kids almost jumped in and we noticed dust from construction across bottom pieces of hard plastic and debris in the bottom and floating as well...Big disappointment because that was my main question on my booking site was "is the pool open" it said yes....also there were no trash bags in any of the cans in the room at all not even bathroom.

    The staff were friendly. Location good for next day alabama adventure day..

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    2.0
    Don't expect to get what you asked for when selecting rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We booked 3 rooms all with a king bed and a sofa. It was all that was available for a men's conference. There were to be two per room and the sofa was needed. Upon arriving the clerk said that what was booked wasn't a guarantee that's what we would get. We had men sleeping in a chair because there was NO sofa as stated in the confirmation. If it's not what it is then it shouldn't be advertised as such.

    It was not a good stay. The rooms booked were not what we received.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    5.0
    How the Grinch stole Christmas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel charged my bank card instead of the card I booked with. It was supposed to be for incidentals. They then checked me out of the system and marked me as a no show for the first night. They checked me back in the next day for the 2 remaining nights once again on my bank card. I called booking.com and staff members were reported as not cooperative with booking. I know this to be true as everyone I talked with was new. I have yet to hear from a manager. I had to dispute with my bank to get my money back. It took a full 3 weeks. Full total held up was 405.99. Also the desk staff gave me the receipt of the 2nd 2 nights. It took 3 tries with 3 different people to give my first receipt that they charged me as a no show and checked me out the system. This stay was terrible due to it was day before Christmas to have funds held up then lied to instead of saying we made multiple mistakes with your money. That was a total of 812 for 3 nights. Never again will I stay at this hotel. I don’t blame the staff they were pretty much All new. I can say all workers were as professional as they could possibly be. I blame management and the owners which were Patel’s of course for just throwing people in a position they are not trained for. Instead of training them properly before letting them work by themselves. I bet you one thing management and the Patel’s were at home having a ball with their families instead of being present working the desk and office. You wonder why people don’t take their jobs seriously any more.

    The property is almost done renovating and the pool is closed. Besides that everything else was ok

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    3.0
    Disappointing; renovations made the stay not worth they price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is under renovations, making many of the amenities unavailable. We were unable to use the pool or the laundry, both features that we sought when selecting a hotel and expected we would be able to use. For what we paid, I expected much more.

    Room was comfortable enough, though pretty dated. The staff were very friendly and worked with us, even though our reservation from Booking.com had not come through on their end.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    9.0
    Very comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overpriced

    Well maintained. Clean. Near everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hated it

    I hated it

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    9.0
    Overall the hotel was clean and the location was close to shopping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had to ask for clean towel since there was know room service

    Breakfast was good could have had more items on the menu. Coffee was more like water had to go out for my morning brew.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    1.0
    Very poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Tv working and very bad customer service. No bags in the garage cans.

    Nothing

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff was very kind and accommodating. I would definitely stay at this hotel again. 

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    3.0
    Honesty
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool and the hot tub was out of order. Checkout is not until 12 noon but housekeeping was knocking on my door at 9 am and woke me up.

    The staff was super sweet and always greeted you with a smile.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only had eggs and they were great

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thanks

    Thanks

    Stayed in September 2023

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