Like other Courtyard's I've stayed at, there is never anything that really makes me want to say "this was a great stay". It was definitely a good stay though. I was here on business. Check-in was fast, the room was clean, the property was clean. Here are a couple things that did stand out:

- WEIRD, kind of creepy pool area way down in the basement, actually one level below the workout area. I think whoever takes care of the pool area misunderstood the instruction "make the pool very clean" with "make the pool very green". The jacuzzi was nice though.
- Convenient location, pretty close to White House, maybe a 20 minute walk.
- The Nage restaurant. I was surprised that Marriott let the restaurant put the following phrase on their advertisement card in the room: "This is not Marriott food". Are they saying Marriott food is bad and their's is better or Marriott food is awesome and their food stinks? Anyway, I ordered what sounded like it was going to be a huge steak and it turned out to be just a little bigger than a golf ball (see picture). It was excellent though, as was the asaparagus and potato pancake-like side.

Bottom line: The place was clean, quiet and convenient. I would stay here again.

Very nice hotel clean up-to-date rooms a bit on the pricey side but no complaints here. Internet access was a bit in and out so be prepared.

We were able to book this hotel with a fantastic special. (especially if you are travelling with a large family like I am!)
Right now they have a Family Fun Package advertised. You must stay two nights. You get a second room for your kids at 50% off!! I got our room for $109. If you book online, your total doesn't show the 50% for second room, but if you call and book they'll explain that it'll be correct at checkout.
- Two nights in a quality room
- 50 per cent discount on the second room for the kids
- Free pay per view movie
- Spongebob Squarepants themed room and amenity for the kids
- Hand-made chocolates
- Large tote for carrying around everything you will need
- Munchies and spring water
- Maps and area information
- Four Metro passes

The two rooms were a FABULOUS value if travelling in DC with children. We weren't too far to walk to attractions and everything was as advertised in the special. The bathrooms were super clean and the rooms were SPACIOUS! The children loved the HUGE plasma tv's in each room! WOW, what a great place.

According to the website for this hotel, refrigerators are one of the amenities (listed under Accommodations.) When I called to confirmed the reservation, i was informed that the refrigerator would be no problem. It was a requirement since we had medicine with us that required refrigeration.

Upon entering the room it became readily apparent that there was no refrigerator. I went downstairs to the desk and was informed that refrigerators are "not guaranteed". WELL, MARRIOTT, then you should say that on your website and when you are called!!! In any case, the staff was as accommodating as possible offering the use of the kitchen of the restaurant (not owned by the hotel, but located on the hotel's grounds) and temporarily in the employee's lounge (the restaurant was closed upon our arrival.)

Two days into the vacation, at 4:30 a.m., the air conditioner started to make a raucous sound equivalent to an alarm going off. Suffice it to say there was no maintenance staff at that hour, so we were offered alternate accommodations. Unfortunately the air conditioner in that room was not very quiet. What does it take in this day and age to get quiet accommodations?!

The location was satisfactory, although we did notice hotels closer to the Metro. I make this point since it was 99F when we arrived and pretty much stayed at that level during the entire stay.

One other point: the restaurant does not provide room service for breakfast and stops serving breakfast at 9:30 a.m. There were only two other places offering breakfast after this time in the whole of Dupont Circle and neither were very good. (I love breakfast!)