New Courtyard Property Format?
Mar 12, 2003 | 7:20 pm
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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!
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!
Mar 13, 2003 | 10:53 pm
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Location: Jamestown, NC, USA
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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).]
[This message has been edited by DannyMc (edited 03-13-2003).]
Mar 14, 2003 | 7:52 am
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For those of you who have stayed in the new format, are the mattresses any better?
Mar 14, 2003 | 8:46 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by jenn_1K:
For those of you who have stayed in the new format, are the mattresses any better?</font>
For those of you who have stayed in the new format, are the mattresses any better?</font>
Otherwise I like the new format, etc.
Mar 14, 2003 | 5:12 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by back seat:
They still have the 4" of Foam
Otherwise I like the new format, etc.</font>
They still have the 4" of Foam
Otherwise I like the new format, etc.</font>
Mar 14, 2003 | 5:25 pm
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[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
[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
Mar 14, 2003 | 10:35 pm
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As we speak I am in location in downtown Norfolk and it only has the small mattress. . .. hmm.
Great room though!
Great room though!
Mar 16, 2003 | 5:21 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by DannyMc:
[B]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.[B]</font>
[B]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.[B]</font>
Mar 16, 2003 | 9:41 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by yyzflyer:
Could you specify the locations? I haven't encountered a "new" one yet.</font>
Could you specify the locations? I haven't encountered a "new" one yet.</font>
Downtown Norfolk, VA on Plume St.
Gastonia, NC
Mar 17, 2003 | 8:24 pm
#10
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Two more locations:
Chattanooga, TN (downtown)
Basking Ridge, NJ
Chattanooga, TN (downtown)
Basking Ridge, NJ
Mar 17, 2003 | 9:03 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by DannyMc:
Roanoke, VA Airport
Downtown Norfolk, VA on Plume St.
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Roanoke, VA Airport
Downtown Norfolk, VA on Plume St.
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