Originally Posted by
CJKatl
...In the past few years, though, I've stayed in some good CYs. Most are the newer style, some are renovated. I've probably stayed in more bad CYs.
Here's the off-the-top-of-my-bald-head list of the good properties....
Here's one you can add to your list:
San Diego, Downtown I just completed a stay there and overall, I was impressed. It is a renovated bank building originally built in the '20s. The lobby is the original bank lobby and is quite impressive. It is on the north side of the Gaslamp quarter so there are many good dining options nearby. Unlike most Courtyards, there is a bar/restaurant open in the evenings and they offer turndown service in the evenings. And unlike almost any Marriott these days, not only did I get a newspaper delivered, but they actually honored my preference!!^
But...the fact that we can list the "good" Courtyards in a couple of messages does not speak particularly well for the brand.
One thing I have noticed is that the Courtyard brand seems to be a common choice for Marriott's "oddball historic renovation" properties. In addition to San Diego, I have stayed in unusual Courtyards in Omaha, Pittsburgh and New Orleans.