Courtyard by Marriott Raleigh North

By Trip Tutorial User from New York, NY • I wanted to stay longer

Overall Rating: 10   

I loved this place. Spent two nights in late May 2005. The service was friendly and prompt. The room and bathroom were clean and updated. The bed was comfortable and squeakless. The decor in the room was attractive and modern, as it was in the lobby and breakfast area.

The location is convenient to major thoroughfares. The rate was reasonable. There is no room service, but there is ... [more]24/7 access to snacks and beverages (including wine) next to the front desk.

There is a clean and cheerful fitness room next to a clean and attractive hot tub/whirlpool. The fitness room features fresh towels and a water cooler, plus a TV w/remote. There are only two treadmills, one stationary bike and a set of free weights, but it's sufficient and the environment is pleasant for working out.

There is a window in the fitness room that look onto the hot tub room, which has a window to the outdoors. Thus, the fitness room has some natural light coming in via the hot tub room. The hot tub was pleasant to use, due to a high ceiling and window. As a result, you don't feel closed-in and the steam doesn't get overpowering.

Breakfast is not included in the room rate, but it's worth the reasonable price, as it's fresh and extensive. The fresh fruit was truly fresh and the scrambled eggs were excellent. A number of other options, including custom orders such as eggs and waffles, were available. Here again service was outstanding.

The outdoor pool looks very nice, but I didn't have a chance to use it. [less]
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By Trip Tutorial User from Charlotte, NC • More than you would expect

Overall Rating: 10   Location [10] • Room [10] • Service [10] • Value [10]

This newly renovated property will give you more than you expect for the money. The staff are top notch. Breakfast is available at the courtyard cafe and is reasonably priced for the buffet.
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By TaKiaya from Laurel, MD • Excellent! Excellent! Did I mention Excellent!

Overall Rating: 10   

I came to Raleigh, NC for an open house at a nearby college. Upon arrival the staff there was very friendly, efficient, courteous, and provided excellent customer service. The staff made me feel right at home! And to think I thought I was going to be homesick! But far from it. If you ever come to the Raleigh Area, I would like to recommend you stay at this Courtyard by Marriott!
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