Originally Posted by
outwrdbound
I sometimes wonder if I am the only one on this board who actually likes the Bistro concept (at least for breakfast that is) and likes CY in general. I tend to prefer them when a FS Marriott is nowhere near where I need to be in the morning. Most of my travel is to small towns and rural areas, so this is often the case. IMO, they are more relaxing then FI and SHS as they tend to have fewer families and no pets...
Nothing new to add, except to concur that there are some of us out here who like Courtyard and the Bistro.
I don't drink coffee, but I can get a generous - frequently delicious - portion of oatmeal with toppings and a diet cola (ok, it's diet pepsi, not the preferred diet coke) for about $6 plus gratuity. I guiltlessly put it on my expense report as about the same cost others incur at the drive thru for a McMuffin meal...
I also have noted the lower probability of encountering the raucous youth sports team or late-night party crowd sometimes in residence at other brands.
Courtyards are reliable and meet my needs for routine, short business trips.