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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area

3.0 star property
Travelers find a refreshing outdoor pool and convenient continental breakfast near the University of Alabama, with 24-hour amenities keeping everyone connected

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott in central Tuscaloosa offers a practical home base with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and a business center with free WiFi. The staff consistently earns high marks.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €104
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan

Room options

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in South East Tuscaloosa, a neighbourhood in Tuscaloosa, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area is in the entertainment district. Bryant-Denny Stadium and Denny Chimes are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Lurleen State Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Paul W. Bryant Museum and Alabama Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.
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2816 Mcfarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Tuscaloosa - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Veterans Memorial Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • DCH Regional Medical Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • University of Alabama - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bryant-Denny Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Tuscaloosa Station - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Krystal - ‬13 min walk

About this property

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area

Hotel near University of Alabama
Consider a stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area and take advantage of free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services and a 24-hour gym. In addition to a 24-hour business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-in, barbecues and a front desk safe
  • Newspapers in the reception, ATM/banking services and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 93 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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)

Property is also known as

Towneplace Suites Tuscaloosa
Towneplace Stes Tusca Marriott
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area?

As of 17 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area on 21 Jan 2026 start from €104.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area located?

Located in South East Tuscaloosa, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Veterans Memorial Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from University of Alabama. Bowlero Tuscaloosa and DCH Regional Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tuscaloosa University Area Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 363 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 510 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Nice room and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, liked hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff is great, this is the second time we have stayed here and will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Amenities
Staff was friendly, location was great. The room had apparently had touch ups done all around in bedroom area and bathroom area. But they hadn’t been done well. So it made it appear to not look the best and maybe not feel as clean in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the staff was very pleasant and accommodating. The food was good and had great options. parking was easy and my daughter and her boyfriend both enjoyed the gym - small but effective
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for a trip to University of Alabama & it was a great location and convenient to access the campus with a 8-10 minute drive. Staff was very friendly and the room was as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was good and the facility was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaDarius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was people friendly the facility was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Noel De Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was great! But we came here mostly for the pool so the kids can in joy,,but it was close other wise the service was good!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, updated. Comfortable beds! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness
Fast and friendly service , clean property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice place to stay for a weekend visit to Univeristy of Alabama! Rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place includes a lot of amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly. Room very nice and very spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were impressed by the friendliness of the staff. Everyone was helpful and appeared happy to do their jobs. Our room was clean and had a fresh scent. The pool was perfect. Breakfast was delicious and offered many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time staying at this property while visiting our daughter at UA and we have no complaints. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. The location is great and the beds are comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here. Our room was great and beds comfortable. The location was great for our needs and we enjoyed breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JohnPaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice rooms. I’ll definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

My family and I enjoyed our stay. Clean room and friendly staff. We would definitely stay again while we are in town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MADELLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and staff were outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a minor problem with the lights in the room, they fixed it quickly and cheerfully. The gave us good recommendations for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptional!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024