Courtyard By Marriott

Courtyard By Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International. It is primarily targeted at business travelers but also caters to families. Rooms include desks, couches, and free Internet access. Bistros sell breakfast, appetizers, sandwiches, and more. 24-hour markets are also available with additional upgrades like Enhanced Internet and larger suite-style rooms. Its competitors include Cambria Hotels & Suites, Wingate Inn, and Hilton Garden Inn.

The Courtyard by Marriott hotel chain was created in the early 1980s as a way to provide more locations for business and leisure travelers. The chain grew quickly and now offers amenities such as swimming pools, fitness centers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and family rates. Most rooms have mini-fridges and some have microwaves.

In the mid-1980s, Marriott International spent $2 billion to expand the Courtyard by Marriott chain. In 2007, they updated their properties with the Refreshing Business Initiative to better satisfy business travelers. As of June 2020, there are 1,254 Courtyard Marriott Hotels worldwide with 187,095 rooms and 288 hotels with 49,335 rooms in the pipeline. The first American chain hotel to open on Bonaire was a Courtyard Marriott Hotel which has an