Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Financial District

Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Financial District Overview

Look, I’ll be honest with you – when I first walked into the Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Financial District, I wasn’t expecting much from what’s essentially a three-star business hotel tucked away on Front Street. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in the best possible way.

The location is what really makes this hotel shine, and I mean that in a very specific way. You’re literally a two-minute walk from the South Street Seaport, which means you can grab your morning coffee and watch the East River ferries chug by before the rest of New York even wakes up. I actually loved this – there’s something almost peaceful about being right on the water’s edge in a city that never stops moving. The Brooklyn Bridge is right there too, and honestly, the early morning walk across it became my favorite part of staying here. Plus, you’re close enough to Stone Street’s cobblestones and historic pubs that you feel like you’re in old New York, but the 4, 5, and 6 trains at Fulton Street are just a few blocks away when you need to zip uptown.

What I didn’t expect was how quiet the rooms actually are – Front Street isn’t exactly a major thoroughfare, so you’re not dealing with constant traffic noise like you would near Times Square or Midtown. The rooms themselves are pretty standard Marriott fare, which means they’re clean and functional without being fancy. I mean, you’re not getting marble bathrooms or Egyptian cotton sheets, but the beds are comfortable and the AC actually works (which, let me tell you, matters a lot during those brutal August weeks). The staff at the front desk seemed genuinely helpful too – they knew the neighborhood well enough to point me toward the best pizza slice on Fulton Street and warned me that the nearby construction gets loud around 7 AM on weekdays. That kind of local insight goes a long way. Parking is going to cost you extra, but honestly, that’s true everywhere in Manhattan below 59th Street, and at least they have a garage arrangement nearby. The fitness center is small but gets the job done if you need to burn off some of those New York bagels.

Here’s the thing – this isn’t a destination hotel where you’ll want to hang out in the lobby all day. It’s a solid, reliable base camp for exploring downtown Manhattan and beyond. If you’re the type of traveler who’s out exploring from morning until night and just needs a comfortable place to crash, the Fairfield Inn delivers exactly what you need without any pretense. The Financial District empties out after business hours, which means you get this weird, almost eerie calm in the evenings that I found oddly relaxing after long days of sightseeing. Just don’t expect much nightlife right outside your door – though the ferry to Staten Island runs late if you want free views of the Statue of Liberty.

Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Financial District Accommodations

Reviews of Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Financial District

• Value for Money – Anam from Ireland – September 4, 2025 (8/10)

  Faifield by Marriott was one of the good options if you are looking for something in New York’s Financial District.
  
  Location,Good Breakfast options and I would have good value for money.
  
  What could be improved: Bit small room size but can’t complain

• Wonderful – Ellyn from United States – September 4, 2025 (9/10)

  ALL staff at the hotel were absolutely lovely, and tremendously helpful.

• Great hotel for a stay in Manhattan – Barbara from Croatia – August 29, 2025 (8/10)

  Great location, staff usefull and polite
  
  What could be improved: Lobby

• Great location.Close to Subways, Waterfront and Brooklyn Bridge The Staten Island Ferry and Battery Park are only minut – Janice from Australia – August 21, 2025 (9/10)

  Location was great. Room very clean and staff helpful. Breakfast was appreciated.
  
  What could be improved: Breakfast room a bit hectic and lacks space.

• Excellent location and amazing staff. 100% worth it – Javier from United States – August 5, 2025 (8/10)

  Location is excellent. You are right in the middle of Lower Manhattan with metro stops within a 10 minute walk, Wall Street, lots of places to eat… couldn’t get better than this. Also the staff is very friendly and helpful. Room was small but comfortable. Overall, very satisfied with our stay.

• Very Good – Lakshmiprasad from United States – August 4, 2025 (8/10)

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  What could be improved: location

• Excellent stay. – Jean-louis from Belgium – August 1, 2025 (9/10)

  Excellent stay.
  Very friendly, helpfull and professional staff.
  The hotel is very well located near Pier 17 in Financial district with a lot of restaurants, coffee shops and shops around.
  Room was clean and spacious ( the king bed was very comfortable!)and cleaning made every day. Also coffee facilities avlable in the room👍
  We didn’t take bfast but it looked well ok with a lot of diff.options.
  Water and coffee available all day long in the lobby.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing.

• Wonderful – Shwan from Sweden – July 19, 2025 (9/10)

  What could be improved: The breakfast place had little seats, it became quick full

• Very Good – Walid from Egypt – July 14, 2025 (8/10)

  The location is great. The staff are super nice. The breakfast is good. The room is comfortable. I would definitely recommend the hotel.
  
  What could be improved: Many rooms overlook a wall. No views even of a street.

• Fairfield Inn, my new home in New York. – Albert from Ghana – July 10, 2025 (9/10)

  The staff were amazing!
  To be honest, it was a little disappointed when I first entered the hotel, however, I understand there were some renovations going on, so that was quickly forgiven!
  The staff made my stay absolutely lovely! I felt a part of the family.
  As a tourist for the first time in New York, they really helped me quickly find my feet.
  
  What could be improved: The breakfast was amazing, however the options were limited.

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