Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International. They have over 2,800 hotels worldwide, as of June 2007. Courtyard by Marriott is designed for business travelers. Its rooms feature large desks, couches, free high speed Internet access, and "big" breakfasts. The majority of locations have full-service restaurants, and all have 24-hour "mini-marts," called "The Market". A hot breakfast buffet is available for purchase or may be included in the cost of the room with a special overnight stay package. It competes with other mid-priced business-oriented hotels like
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History
The first location was built in 1985 in Atlanta and was Marriott's first sister brand. The brand was always meant to target business travelers who wanted quality service at affordable prices. However, over the years, it has come to cater to the leisure traveler too. Most now have a swimming pool or fitness center, microwaves and mini-fridges for rent, and family rates.
Marriott spent $2 billion in the mid-1980's on building out the Courtyard by Marriott chain in order to target Holiday Inn's clientele.[1]
Style and amenities
Courtyard Marriotts are usually casual, causing it to be great for families. They usually have at least 3 floors. Every room is equipped with a bathroom, sink and a bed. Some rooms offer a mini-fridge, 2 TVs, 2 bedrooms and a fold out couch. They usually have quarter-operated laundry and vending machines. Courtyard offers access to dry cleaning. They offer a mini-market and an alcohol cooler.
References
- ^ Leslie Smith, "Marriott Stakes Out Hotel Territory", New York Times, 22 September 1985, F1.
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