New Courtyard Property Format?
 

Stayed at "new" Courtyard last night in Dallas (Irving/South). The property was 4 months old and was very nice.

My first impression was that is was laid out like an upscale Spring Hill Springs. Very large Bar area with lots of seating. Also had a self serve snack area and large open breakfast area.

Rooms were very nice. Had a new color scheme (blue and gold) and bright halogen lighting. The bed was a substantial improvement over older courtyards and work area was spacious. Qiute frankly it looked alot like the newly remodeled Marriott rooms. If I had closed my eyes and walked into the room I would have bet money that it WAS a Marriott room.

Fixed a couple of my pet peeves like now having a light switch in the bathroom and had a dsl line ($9.00 per night). Did not improve my biggest gripe which is no wall plugs that you can get to with out moving furniture. (Why does Marriott insist on not putting enough wall plugs in their rooms?)

Price was reasonable compared tho the courtyard property on the north side of DFW $109 vs $149.

Does any one know if this going to be a new format for all new Courtyards? If so, they done a nice job on the upgrade. I average aroung 10 nights a year somewhere around DFW and I've found a new home!

I stayed in 3 CYs recently that were all the new format and style. Quite an improvement over what CY has been. I have to say I do like the new style. Would like to see existing CYs updated.

[This message has been edited by DannyMc (edited 03-13-2003).]

For those of you who have stayed in the new format, are the mattresses any better?

They still have the 4" of Foam http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/frown.gif

Otherwise I like the new format, etc.

The new CYs I have stayed in have had new thick, comfortable mattresses. All the new formats have nicer furniture, modern art, a blue and yellow picture in the bath, and a granite counter for the sink area. The lobby and breakfast area are much more upscale than the previous generation of CY.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DannyMc:

[B] The new CYs I have stayed in have had new thick, comfortable mattresses.


Mine was the best I've had a CY. Much improved over older properties

As we speak I am in location in downtown Norfolk and it only has the small mattress. . .. hmm.

Great room though!

Could you specify the locations? I haven't encountered a "new" one yet.

Roanoke, VA Airport
Downtown Norfolk, VA on Plume St.
Gastonia, NC

Two more locations:

Chattanooga, TN (downtown)
Basking Ridge, NJ

I have stayed at both location in March - loved them!