Courtyard Columbus Phenix City / Riverfront, AL [Master Thread]
Mar 31, 2020, 8:31 am
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Courtyard Columbus Phenix City / Riverfront, AL [Master Thread]
Stay Report - 3/29 to 3/20
Location: The hotel is located on the west bank of the Chattahoochie River putting it in Phenix City, Alabama not Columbus, Georgia. However, there's a pedestrian bridge right across from the hotel allowing you to walk to Downtown Columbus or you can drive it, the walk/drive is under a mile. The area the hotel is in is a little sketchy but is starting to revitalize and there are a few restaurants and breweries nearby. The hotel is a little hard to get to from the main freeways (US 80) and you will end up driving through some neighborhoods.
Hotel: The hotel is a very nice new construction CY. There's a gorgeous lobby with high ceilings, seating areas, a bistro, marketplace and a two computer business center. Outside is a decent pool and nice patio area overlooking the riverwalk. There's also a gym. The hotel has two elevators which is much appreciate. Do note that currently due to COVID the bistro, pool and gym are all closed and the lobby requires a key card to enter 24 hours a day.
Check In: I was greeted by an agent who thanked me for being Titanium and offered me either points or marketplace items. She was also frank about the closed hotel amenities which I appreciated.
Room: I used a SNA to move from a two queens room to a river view king. The room was nice with a much better than expected bathroom though with maid service down to only after the guest leaves there were a lot of missing items. I had no creamer/sugar packets for my coffee, there were burned out light bulbs etc. Overall though it was a nice room design and I was happy to enjoy the Internet TV.
This hotel is nicer than a lot of the other options in Columbus and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I look forward to coming back when things are normal again.
Location: The hotel is located on the west bank of the Chattahoochie River putting it in Phenix City, Alabama not Columbus, Georgia. However, there's a pedestrian bridge right across from the hotel allowing you to walk to Downtown Columbus or you can drive it, the walk/drive is under a mile. The area the hotel is in is a little sketchy but is starting to revitalize and there are a few restaurants and breweries nearby. The hotel is a little hard to get to from the main freeways (US 80) and you will end up driving through some neighborhoods.
Hotel: The hotel is a very nice new construction CY. There's a gorgeous lobby with high ceilings, seating areas, a bistro, marketplace and a two computer business center. Outside is a decent pool and nice patio area overlooking the riverwalk. There's also a gym. The hotel has two elevators which is much appreciate. Do note that currently due to COVID the bistro, pool and gym are all closed and the lobby requires a key card to enter 24 hours a day.
Check In: I was greeted by an agent who thanked me for being Titanium and offered me either points or marketplace items. She was also frank about the closed hotel amenities which I appreciated.
Room: I used a SNA to move from a two queens room to a river view king. The room was nice with a much better than expected bathroom though with maid service down to only after the guest leaves there were a lot of missing items. I had no creamer/sugar packets for my coffee, there were burned out light bulbs etc. Overall though it was a nice room design and I was happy to enjoy the Internet TV.
This hotel is nicer than a lot of the other options in Columbus and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I look forward to coming back when things are normal again.
Mar 31, 2020, 9:38 am
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I’ve stayed in this hotel several times as I have family in the area. It has been a great addition to the local lodging options - I prefer it to the full service Marriott across the river.