The Downton Marriott is in a lovely location that is both secluded enough from the busy parts of town that you can enjoy peace and quiet, but also close enough to downtown and other event areas that it is very easy to have fun as well.
Rooms are clean. Not a fan of exterior access. TV is small. Has a fridge and easy to control heat/ AC. Structure is originally a townhouse. Walk to downtown is dark and a little spooky, but conveniently located. Was hoping for a little more, but at the end of the day it's a good choice.
Some of the friendliest staff I have ever experienced at a hotel. Everyone speaks when they see you and are very pleasant. I am in town for business and expect that I will be back. If and when I do come back I will be staying here. Great location and close to downtown. Lots of bars and food within walking distance. Clean rooms and very well taken care of property. Lots of parking.
Never seen a Marriott like this one. It almost looks like it used to be an apartment building. Room was clean. I did notice the walls were a little thinner than what I'm used to. I could definitely hear the last next door coughing all night. Thanks was probably my only issue. Otherwise, I enjoyed my stay.
In a world where customer service is all but gone, I was really impressed with the fold at Marriott in Athens. Every person who spoke to us seemed genuinely helpful and pleasant, from the lovely girl that checked us in - I think, Miranda? - to even some construction workers doing some updates - seriously, even they were nice! The hotel is a little older, but clean, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was updated and check-out time is noon which is a plus in a party town like Athens. Parking is also free and the hotel is .3 miles from all the downtown fun, so just park and walk and have a great time!
As far as the service awesome. We are here weekly due to work. Yes we can stay anywhere and have thought of trying the Indigo and may still try just to see the difference, but really like the people here. As far as the food some things are good, some are just frozen, sysco stuff. I have been in the food and beverage industry for 30 Years. The food could be way better with a bit of effort. Putting up room cards and room service for the food would help the food part of the Bistro, but as well they would have to design a better more palatable food concept. I know some things have to come frozen but a better concept and more in room knowledge for the guest would be a great plus. Their Happy Hour is great but when they are out of the product that is on their menu is not good. After their redecorating in January maybe they will incorporate some better food planning and menu. As I said love the service we get here. Everyone is friendly and ready to help
OK, but not really a "Courtyard."
I've stayed at a lot of Courtyards and I like them, as they're tuned to business travel. No worries about parking, your room's always ready if you get there after 2, simple three-story layout with an elevator just around from registration.
I checked in on a Saturday as an on-the-way stopover on a longer trip. Parking was tight and people were driving around looking for someone to leave so they could have a space not a good sign. It was about 5:15PM at the end of a long driving day, so I wasn't too happy to hear that my room wasn't ready quite yet. The room turned out to be on the second floor (which is good), but to get to it, we had to drag our stuff through three halls to an inclined path that took us up to the second floor quite odd and a bit inconvenient. When we finally got down to sleep, that didn't happen so well, as a bunch of neighborhood kids were doing something that required a lot of yelling until about 11 PM.
The whole thing kind of felt like I'd checked into a dorm at the nearby university. I won't be returning to this Courtyard.
Clean rooms and very courteous staff. Gym is adequate with a treadmill and some weights. Pool is decent. Location is very convenient to vibrant downtown. Hotel amenities were nice, though I wish therw were organic complimentary soaps.
Stopped for a few days on an anniversary vacation. Couldn't be happier with the experience. Staff went out of the way to make us feel at home. Clean rooms, helpful staff, and decent breakfast. Would recommend.
Overall a nice place for a couple of days of stay. The breakfast portion which is paid does make it more expensive impaired to other locations.
Clean rooms, great customer service. Very friendly staff. Shareka who manages the bistro/bartender makes great drinks. Have stayed here before and will again. Highly recommended.
I cannot say enough good things about this hotel. We had a great stay here. it is centrally located to everything cool in Athens, Ga. The room was clean, the hotel was quiet and the staff went above and beyond to make certain we were comfortable and taken care of. There is a gentleman named Patrick that was the standout. He was absolutely the best and so on top of his game. Thanks to everyone at Courtyard Marriott in Athens but a very special thank you to Patrick