So apparently I'm amongst the few who are in the target market for Courtyard and generally like the newly remodeled versions. I would say I choose them at about the same frequency as SHS.

I don't eat a big breakfast when I'm on business travel. Quick counter service oatmeal and diet coke is perfect for me. I don't really care if it's free or not since I'm expensing it anyway.

The rooms are consistent and usually not too far of a walk from the parking lot/lobby.

I try to avoid the older ones because there's still a few out there that don't offer wireless internet.

If I have any complaint at all about the refreshed lobbies, it's the expensive evening drinks. If Marriott wanted to increase my CY stays, they'd have an Embassy Suites-style happy hour in the lobby bar.