Name: Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos
Address: 555 Skyway Road, San Carlos, California, United States of America, San Carlos, California, US
Price range: $139–$478 per night
Rating: 8.1

What guests think

Across recent reviews, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Francisco San Carlos is praised for friendly staff, generally clean rooms, and a convenient location near the airport and amenities, though experiences vary and some areas feel basic or dated.

Breakfast draws frequent compliments but is sometimes described as basic, limited, or inconsistently managed. Several guests report noise from neighboring rooms or loud HVAC, along with intermittent maintenance issues such as leaks, aging bathrooms, elevator outages, or construction-related disruptions. Housekeeping can be every other day, and some reviewers mention a parking fee. Expect a straightforward stay with friendly service and mixed amenities.

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Facilities

Some guests liked the gym and the pool. Several reviews note construction or an elevator outage, and a parking fee is mentioned by multiple guests.

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Rose

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly, property is older, we opted out of room service but found a pair of used underwear under the bed, no waste basket in bathroom or by the sink. Had issues with AC unit keeping the room cool, and the hallways were muggy. The pool was nice.

6

Jacquelyn

Jan 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Used the gym. That was great! Front desk clerks were nice! Loved that there was a Starbucks right next door! Pretty quiet at night. No housekeeping services, so had to ask for fresh towels. Breakfast was ok. Other than that, hotel was ok. Would probably stay there again because of the Starbucks and the gym. MAYBE.

4

Jagjit

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator does not work. Be prepared to carry your bags up the flight of stairs to your floor. Neighbors are noisey and can easily hear noise from other rooms due to thin walls. Toilet seat is very low to the ground. They charge for parking.

6

TERRI

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Room had window leak carpet was soaked. I was told that they are starting renovations

10

Philip

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was a great place to stay with a great breakfast bar. Some place I would consider going to again. There was construction going on but outside of the protection in the elevator I wasn’t impacted.

10

Mariana

Oct 25, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I would definitely stay again. Everything was clean and the staff friendly. They did charge for parking which I wasn’t aware of until check in but other than that our stay was great.

10

Cheyne

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Everything was good. There were some minor water shutdowns during the day while the hotel undergors renovation but overall a good experience.

10

Ceciley

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was nice and the bedding was cozy. The continental breakfast was way above average, which is a plus in my book. Parking is free. Free parking, great and also free breakfast and cozy bedding make it a great place to stay!!

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Kishan

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It wasn’t made clear at the time of booking that it’s paid parking at this hotel.

10

Christina

Oct 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The place was super clean! It sucks that I had to pay $7 for parking

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Cleanliness

Many guests say rooms are clean, but feedback is mixed. Housekeeping is sometimes every other day, and several reports cite leaks, brown water, missed cleans, or overlooked items.

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Rose

Oct 24, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly, property is older, we opted out of room service but found a pair of used underwear under the bed, no waste basket in bathroom or by the sink. Had issues with AC unit keeping the room cool, and the hallways were muggy. The pool was nice.

6

TERRI

Jan 2, 2023

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Stayed 19,358 nights

Room had window leak carpet was soaked. I was told that they are starting renovations

10

Kevin

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place. Clean, friendly and has a good breakfast.

4

Digital

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Their policy is to clean rooms every other day. If you stay more than one day like what we did, the room was not cleaned daily.

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dustin

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was isolated,remote. Room was dirty, beds were not even made fully. There were dirt marks in the shower/bathroom. When I checked in I stood for several minutes with three employees standing at the front without any acknowledgement or help and there were no other customers around. Horrible experience and very upset that Expedia says we were only 9.55 miles away from where we were there for yet it was still an hour drive somehow without much traffic. Overall worst experience we've had with Expedia.

10

Stephanie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here for a wedding. Everything was clean and people were friendly. There was also a decent continental breakfast. One thing that stuck out, my boyfriend forgot his key while I fell asleep and he went to the parking lot. He called and knocked but I slept through it so he had no choice but to talk to the desk. They were worried about my safety so when they did let him in, they insisted they speak to me directly to make sure I was okay and he wasn’t a stranger. Although it was an inconvenience for my boyfriend, I am happy they make sure all their guests are safe.

8

jennifer

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room and facilities were clean and the staff friendly. But there was a water stain around our sink and there was a faint urine smell when we first checked on.

8

Jessica

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The only issue was that they have to move us from one room to a different one because the tub was liking and water was everywhere in the floor.

4

Amy

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room service is every other day which is okay. I asked for room service twice because I stayed 6 days. Not one time did anyone come in to tidy the room and refresh with new towels etc

2

Christine

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Water was brown when we put of shower. Was very loud could hear the neighbors talking. Staff was nice breakfast was good.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic but workable, with some comfortable beds and handy amenities like a microwave and mini-fridge. Others mention outdated bathrooms, loud HVAC, noise from neighboring rooms, and occasional TV issues.

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Debbie

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Average hotel stay. Room could use a bit of updating. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. It felt as if you were sleeping right on the metal springs. Air conditioning was loud. Bathroom was outdated and noisy. Breakfast was very limited.

4

Jagjit

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator does not work. Be prepared to carry your bags up the flight of stairs to your floor. Neighbors are noisey and can easily hear noise from other rooms due to thin walls. Toilet seat is very low to the ground. They charge for parking.

8

Allison

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is next to Starbucks. Clean and staff was helpful. The room had a microwave and mini fridge.

4

Jorge

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Tv didn’t work. We had problem with the ac,people next door were having a party on their room with loud music

10

Ashley

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel! We moved to this place after a bad experience with another and couldn't have been happier! Comfy beds, clean room, excellent staff, no airport noise. Would definitely stay here again.

8

mike

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, across the street from the Hiller Museum, where we were attending an event. Nothing too fancy about the hotel, but it is clean. Included breakfast was about what you'd expect. One issue they need to look into: Watching TV is a challenge. Lots of blips and pixilations on every channel.

10

Jamie

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Woke at at 4 am to smelling cigarette smoke coming through the vents- didn’t smell in hallway so it must be from another floor? Odor strong through- couldn’t sleep after that. VERY OVERPRICED PROPERTY!! Old and dated, small

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Kelley

Feb 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Heater was a bit loud. Bathroom was a bit outdated. But hotel was clean and comfortable.

10

Ceciley

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was nice and the bedding was cozy. The continental breakfast was way above average, which is a plus in my book. Parking is free. Free parking, great and also free breakfast and cozy bedding make it a great place to stay!!

10

Beverly

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, peaceful, a good breakfast, good beds, and overall a good place to be! Thank you!

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and helpful, with staff shout-outs and attentive safety checks. However, some guests cite inconsistent responses, early key deactivation, and housekeeping requests not being fulfilled.

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John

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was visiting the area for a family get together. The hotel was fabulous. Great, convenient location, clean, comfortable and staff was excellent.

10

Ashley

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel! We moved to this place after a bad experience with another and couldn't have been happier! Comfy beds, clean room, excellent staff, no airport noise. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Daniel

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything excellent! Congrats to Sofia , she was helping us a lot!

10

Stephanie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here for a wedding. Everything was clean and people were friendly. There was also a decent continental breakfast. One thing that stuck out, my boyfriend forgot his key while I fell asleep and he went to the parking lot. He called and knocked but I slept through it so he had no choice but to talk to the desk. They were worried about my safety so when they did let him in, they insisted they speak to me directly to make sure I was okay and he wasn’t a stranger. Although it was an inconvenience for my boyfriend, I am happy they make sure all their guests are safe.

10

Gonzalo

Jun 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff is really good,Pablo is the best

10

Jason

Feb 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel with great staff

4

Uttiya

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They disable room key cards 20 minutes before checkout time. This is not published in their policy and front desk could not provide any meaningful reason why this is so.

6

Michelle

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

I was surprised there were no cookies and coffee or muffins in the lobby for guests that are arriving. I was also shocked at the fact when I asked the front desk for additional water after my first day since I was staying five days she told me the two bottles of water are only for guest when they arrive. I reminded her I was staying for five consecutive nights and she told me I could buy water eventually she gave me two bottles of water, but I was very disappointed in this service.

10

Douglas

Apr 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and accessible location.

4

Amy

Jan 8, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room service is every other day which is okay. I asked for room service twice because I stayed 6 days. Not one time did anyone come in to tidy the room and refresh with new towels etc

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Location

Convenient for SFO and near spots like Starbucks, restaurants, and the Hiller Museum, though a few find the area somewhat isolated without a car.

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John

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was visiting the area for a family get together. The hotel was fabulous. Great, convenient location, clean, comfortable and staff was excellent.

10

Liza

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel, close to SF airport. Friendly staff. Will definitely stay again.

10

Tirzah

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Enjoyed the location. Watching the planes come and go was fun. Convenient to amenities. Staff was friendly and attentive. Space was clean and comfortable. Never tried the pool, so no comment there. But overall I would stay here again.

8

Felix

Mar 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is far away from any shops , there is nothing nearby! Walking distance is 20 mins IT’s inconvenience unless you have a car,

8

Allison

Feb 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is next to Starbucks. Clean and staff was helpful. The room had a microwave and mini fridge.

10

Diane

Feb 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Starbucks and restaurant walkable

8

MIHIR

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Really friendly front desk and breakfast room staff. Good location.

8

mike

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location, across the street from the Hiller Museum, where we were attending an event. Nothing too fancy about the hotel, but it is clean. Included breakfast was about what you'd expect. One issue they need to look into: Watching TV is a challenge. Lots of blips and pixilations on every channel.

8

Howard

Mar 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to sfo and nearby shopping.

10

Maureen

Apr 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for the price

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly appreciated and often well stocked, with early hours helpful for flights. Several guests, however, describe it as basic or limited, and one noted items being cleared before the posted end time.

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Debbie

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Average hotel stay. Room could use a bit of updating. Bed was extremely uncomfortable. It felt as if you were sleeping right on the metal springs. Air conditioning was loud. Bathroom was outdated and noisy. Breakfast was very limited.

10

Kevin

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place. Clean, friendly and has a good breakfast.

10

Julian

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff breakfast staff were really kind had great food options and great service

10

Stephanie

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I stayed here for a wedding. Everything was clean and people were friendly. There was also a decent continental breakfast. One thing that stuck out, my boyfriend forgot his key while I fell asleep and he went to the parking lot. He called and knocked but I slept through it so he had no choice but to talk to the desk. They were worried about my safety so when they did let him in, they insisted they speak to me directly to make sure I was okay and he wasn’t a stranger. Although it was an inconvenience for my boyfriend, I am happy they make sure all their guests are safe.

10

Aswad

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, staff is very approachable and helpful. Property is used for storing shipping containers so even though lower level has a window and nice views of the airport you may not see the view. Breakfast is well stocked has two hot items usually eggs, sausages, potatoes etc. Other items such as fruits, breads, yogurts are well stocked. We stay here 3-4 times a year and would do it again.

6

Christine

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly but hotel is very basic. Breakfast was in a small room, not many tables and just basic. Not bad but I think there’s better.

8

Nagarajan

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The service was good and the breakfast was decent. Only thing is they are taking off breakfast half an hour earlier than the scheduled end time

8

Joan

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Yes very nice! But some things in the room were difficult for us seniors to figure out! The breakfast food was not very good, although other Fairfield’s are much better.

10

Ceciley

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was nice and the bedding was cozy. The continental breakfast was way above average, which is a plus in my book. Parking is free. Free parking, great and also free breakfast and cozy bedding make it a great place to stay!!

10

Petelo

Mar 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property was nice and liked that the breakfast was open early because I had to leave early to the airport.

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Month	Average price
January	$173
February	$229
March	$184
April	$173
May	$187
June	$203
July	$184
August	$159
September	$185
October	$200
November	$146
December	$144

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $478	17 $304	18 $141	19 $139
20 $146	21 $332	22	23	24 $208	25 $141	26 $142
27 $162	28 $254	29 $287	30 $268

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $188	2 $146	3 $154
4 $162	5 $282	6 $301	7 $292	8 $199	9 $151	10 $163
11 $171	12 $282	13 $334	14 $348	15 $222	16 $144	17 $144
18 $162	19 $254	20 $315	21 $315	22 $180	23 $153	24 $141
25 $173	26 $236	27 $259	28 $273	29 $178	30 $144	31 $140

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Roll-In Shower

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Guest reviews

Very good

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