The Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield offers 159 guest suites with amenities such as full kitchens, living rooms, and bedroom areas, desks with convenient outlets, 42 inch flat screen TVs, high speed Internet access, custom comforters, two line phones with voice mail, hair dryers, and alarm clocks. The hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, whirlpool, and fitness center with cardiovascular equipment. The hotel serves complimentary breakfast daily and offers social hours on select evenings.

Area attractions and points of interest include National Air & Space Museum Hazy Center, Tysons Corner Mall, Smithsonian Institute, Great Falls National Park, George Mason Patriot Center, Wolf Trap, Gatehouse Plaza, Merrifield Gardens, Jefferson District Park, and Pinecrest Golf Course. Events in the area include the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks in the Nation’s Capitol, the Marine Corps Marathon, National Book Festival, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the Bull Run Festival of Lights.