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Fourteenth, level on 35 with two others: ahead of the DoubleTree on free breakfast, and of the other Fairfield on parking, $40 to $85. Breakfast is free and hot, and self-parking is $40 a day on site, with 33 spaces.
Marriott never mentions the cruise terminal — and there's no shuttle.
The spaces are first come, with no advance reservations, and nothing says a car can stay while you sail.
Book it for breakfast, and take a cab to Red Hook.
Book it if
- Brooklyn sailings with a free breakfast first
- Small-dog owners, up to 20 lb
Look elsewhere if
- You're under 21.
- You need a shuttle.
- You want to leave the car while you sail.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Fairfield Brooklyn publishes.
A breakfast-and-bed hotel with a 24-hour fitness center; Marriott lists no restaurant or pool. Barclays Center, BAM and the Brooklyn Museum are on its nearby list.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Free hot breakfast, 6 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10 AM weekends.
Marriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal. The hotel is on Third Avenue between Gowanus and Boerum Hill, and Marriott lists Carroll Gardens among the neighborhoods nearby; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
Self-parking is $40 a day on site, with 33 spaces, first come, no advance reservations. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 35 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
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"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts JFK 13 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
Marriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal. The hotel is on Third Avenue between Gowanus and Boerum Hill, and Marriott lists Carroll Gardens among the neighborhoods nearby; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
From JFK without a hotel shuttle
The TLC's flat taxi fare from JFK to Manhattan is $70 plus surcharges, tolls and tip; to Red Hook it runs on the meter. The airport guide has the rest.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts LaGuardia 12 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
Marriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal. The hotel is on Third Avenue between Gowanus and Boerum Hill, and Marriott lists Carroll Gardens among the neighborhoods nearby; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
From LGA without a hotel shuttle
A taxi from LaGuardia runs on the meter plus a $5 surcharge. The airport guide has the rest.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts Newark 15.9 miles away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
Marriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal. The hotel is on Third Avenue between Gowanus and Boerum Hill, and Marriott lists Carroll Gardens among the neighborhoods nearby; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
From EWR without a hotel shuttle
A New York taxi from Newark runs on the meter plus a $20 surcharge and tolls. The airport guide has the rest.
Self-parking is $40 a day on site, with 33 spaces, first come, no advance reservations. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: $40 a day on site; 33 spaces, first come, no advance reservations. An iPark is 0.2 mi away.
"This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
Marriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal. The hotel is on Third Avenue between Gowanus and Boerum Hill, and Marriott lists Carroll Gardens among the neighborhoods nearby; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; compare the airports and the landing guidelines.
Which terminal
Brooklyn (Red Hook)It's placed for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12 in Red Hook: Virgin, MSC and Cunard, per their own pages. Sailing Norwegian, Carnival or Holland America? That's Pier 88 in Manhattan. Royal Caribbean or Celebrity? Cape Liberty, in New Jersey.
Distance
No mileage statedMarriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal. The hotel is on Third Avenue between Gowanus and Boerum Hill, and Marriott lists Carroll Gardens among the neighborhoods nearby; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleFairfield Brooklyn runs no shuttle you’d need to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you do.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking is $40 a day on site, with 33 spaces, first come, no advance reservations. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: marriott.comThe port’s own lots
$45 a night · $35 a dayManhattan's and Brooklyn's terminal lots are $45 a night, taxes included, per Cruise NYC; Cape Liberty is $35 a day, per Royal Caribbean. Compare every parking option.
Source: cruise.nycThe evening and the morning
The evening
Not statedA breakfast-and-bed hotel with a 24-hour fitness center; Marriott lists no restaurant or pool. Barclays Center, BAM and the Brooklyn Museum are on its nearby list.
Breakfast
FreeFree hot breakfast, 6 to 9:30 AM weekdays, 7 to 10 AM weekends.
Address
Third Avenue, Gowanus and Boerum Hill181 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Fairfield Brooklyn publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct
Parking for your stay
$40 a day on site; 33 spaces, first come, no advance reservations. An iPark is 0.2 mi away
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free hot breakfast; Mon–Fri 6–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 7–10 AM
Pool
No pool mentioned on the pages we read
Pets
One dog up to 20 lb, $150 a stay, non-refundable.
Rooms
Room types aren’t published on the pages we could read.
Accessibility
Roll-in showers and mobility-accessible rooms.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- Barclays Center, BAM, the Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park, DUMBO, Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens on Marriott's nearby list
- Valet and same-day dry cleaning
- One dog up to 20 lb, $150 a stay
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Minimum age 21 to check in. Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- 33 on-site spaces, first come; Marriott lists an iPark 0.2 miles away.
- Roll-in showers and mobility-accessible rooms.
- Marriott puts LaGuardia 12 miles away, JFK 13 and Newark 15.9, with no shuttle.
What we couldn’t confirm
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can leave a car while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 27, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Fairfield Brooklyn FAQ
Does Fairfield Brooklyn have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," says Marriott.
Does Fairfield Brooklyn have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. From John F. Kennedy International: "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts JFK 13 miles away. From LaGuardia: "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts LaGuardia 12 miles away. From Newark Liberty International: "This hotel does not provide shuttle service," per Marriott. It puts Newark 15.9 miles away.
Can I park at Fairfield Brooklyn while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking is $40 a day on site, with 33 spaces, first come, no advance reservations. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Fairfield Brooklyn from the cruise terminal?
Marriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal. The hotel is on Third Avenue between Gowanus and Boerum Hill, and Marriott lists Carroll Gardens among the neighborhoods nearby; the terminal is Pier 12 in Red Hook. It's placed for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Pier 12 in Red Hook: Virgin, MSC and Cunard, per their own pages. Sailing Norwegian, Carnival or Holland America? That's Pier 88 in Manhattan. Royal Caribbean or Celebrity? Cape Liberty, in New Jersey.
Can I check in early or check out late at Fairfield Brooklyn?
Fairfield Brooklyn checks in at 3:00 PM and out at 11:00 AM, per Marriott, with no early, late or bag-storage terms published. Ask when you book.
What time is breakfast at Fairfield Brooklyn on sail morning?
Free hot breakfast; Mon–Fri 6–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 7–10 AM.
Can I charge an EV or park an oversized vehicle at Fairfield Brooklyn?
Fairfield Brooklyn has no EV charging on site, per Marriott, and it publishes no height limit or oversized parking. Manhattan's lot has an 8'3" height limit. The port's limits are on the parking page.
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