Socrates - If the brand managers for Courtyard would read this thread, the amount of money they would save in marketing studies and consulting fees from the information contained here would pay for everyone to have a free breakfast in CY for a year.

This week I am at a client site, I was offered either the Courtyard or a Hyatt Regency. Even though I'm loyal to Marriott, guess which one I chose? And to top it off, the corporate rate includes breakfast, which is one of the best I've seen at any hotel properties.

Regarding the bedding, I don't have an issue with the mattresses but the sheets seem thin (low thread count) and the comforter is thin as well. It's not horrible, but the HGI is better.

Many HGI properties look to be in the year 1996 but it's difficult to beat the values HGI offers. Personally, I could care less about the "Bistro" or hanging out in the lobby in the evenings.