The highlights (in which there are no lowlights):
Location right outside the St. Jean gate to the walled city was awesome. Led you right into shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants etc.
Great and convenient starting piont.
Location to train station very acessible (walkable, but a climb up or ride down depending on direction - cab was $5.00)
Square that hotel surrounds had comedy festival going on and ice rink in the winter. Several play/event theatre's at your doorstep, several good cafes in the square and around the rear of hotel it is walkable to St. Jean street and numerous restaurants, pizza spots, liquor/wine shops and LA Maison grocery (which is awesome for local foods, meats,cheese's, picinic or eat-in stuff), as well as local drug/convenience stores for every need.
Hotel itself was spacious, clean, well-lit, had restaurant (looked good - but we usually never do hotel restaurants - so no real critique here). Small bar and seating for happy hours, wide screen TV. Rooms were excellent, large bathrooms, new fixtures, exceptionally clean, large flat screen TV (with lots of channels), several seating options in the room (living roon type chair and bigdouble seater lounger) - very spacious. Plenty of drawers and good size amoire. Large windows. Refridgerator and small counter area with glasses/coffeemaker etc. No safe in room - used safety depo boxes.
Staff is exceptionally nice, friendly, and helpful - every one of them. Always were several staff at the reservations desk, conceirge was attentive and helpful. Excellent staff, all spoke english impeccabily (if that is a concern). Business center was fine with a few computer terminals. There is a small gym also - but we never made it there (we got a work out walking everywhere - up and down!)
As far as Courtyard Marriotts go - this one is above and beyond the quality of the usual - especially in the staff and larger amenities. The value is fantastic - and I would never consider even staying at the neighboring Hilton or other larger (supposedly) better quality - this place is great; combined with the location to upper and lower towns here and the neighboring city options in the other direction, this place is prime.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival