Fairfield Inn Huntsville
1385 Enterprise Way, Huntsville, AL 35806, Huntsville, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.1 / 5
Overview
Fairfield Inn Huntsville is a casual, 3-star hotel set in a retail area off Highway 42 in Huntsville, Alabama. It's an older Fairfield Inn property, but reviewers note it remains impeccably maintained with notably quiet, thick-walled rooms. It offers a straightforward, no-frills base for visiting the city's science and space attractions.
Rooms
Bright rooms come with free Wi-Fi, desks with ergonomic chairs, and flat-screen TVs with premium channels. Upgraded rooms add separate living areas with pull-out sofas, useful for families or longer stays. Guests frequently describe the rooms as clean and comfortable, though at least one review flagged maintenance issues in a specific room.
Dining & Amenities
A complimentary hot breakfast is served daily, with guests describing the breakfast area as spotless and well-stocked. The hotel also has a 24/7 convenience store for snacks and essentials, plus an indoor pool and a small fitness center for guests wanting to stay active during their stay.
Location
The hotel sits about 2 miles from Oakwood University, 4 miles from Huntsville Botanical Garden, and 5 miles from the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and Space Camp. Guests highlight the walkable access to nearby dining and shopping options in the retail corridor along Highway 42. Other area attractions include the Huntsville Museum of Art, Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment, EarlyWorks Children's Museum, and NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, with Monte Sano State Park a bit further afield for outdoor recreation.
Best for
This hotel suits budget-conscious travelers and families visiting Huntsville's space and science attractions, given its proximity to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Space Camp, and Huntsville Botanical Garden. It also works well for guests who prioritize quiet, well-kept rooms and complimentary breakfast over modern hotel decor, and for those wanting easy walking access to nearby dining and shopping.
Travel tips
Having a car is recommended, since major attractions like the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (about 4-5 km away) and Monte Sano State Park (about 15 km away) are spread across Huntsville and best reached by driving. The hotel's retail-area location off Highway 42 puts a range of restaurants and shops within walking distance, so plan some meals nearby rather than driving every time. If visiting Space Camp or the Rocket Center, arrive early in the day since these sites draw families and school groups.
What guests say
Guests consistently praise the hot breakfast, describing the breakfast area as clean and well-stocked, along with friendly, attentive staff. Many highlight the hotel's walkable location near dining and shopping, as well as surprisingly quiet rooms thanks to solid older construction, with several reviewers noting the property is well-maintained despite its age. The indoor pool and fitness center are mentioned as nice extras, though the fitness room is noted as small. On the negative side, at least one detailed review raised concerns about room cleanliness and maintenance in a specific room, including a bathroom door that wouldn't close, a covered fire sprinkler, unmade beds, and an expired operation certificate, alongside a comment about limited staffing on duty.
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