I was recommended another hotel 2 block away by my sister. But room was not available for the date so my travel. I found Courtyard superb and did not regret not staying at the other hotel.

The rooms are clean, the bed and linens were very clean and comfortable. I was very satisfied with my stay and would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a clean well service hotel that is near the sights of Washington.

My husband, teenage daughter and I stayed at the Courtyard Convention Center in DC and loved it. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and the service was excellent. The location was unbeatable, next door to the International Spy Museum (which we recommend to all visitors) and the National Portrait Gallery (also a must see for art lovers). The hotel is also near many restaurants and the Metro (subway). The Gordon Biersch restaurant downstairs had good food and service (don't miss the garlic fries!), and although the bar was always crowded in the evening, we did not have to wait for a table for dinner. Chinatown and souvenir shops are within walking distance, as are many of the sites. We walked a block to the Old Town Historic Tours ticket office and caught the city tour, which was informative and affordable. We could not have beat the rate we got through AAA for anything comparable. I would definitely stay at at a Courtyard again.

My 9 year old son and I recently had a 4 night stay at the very centrally located Courtyard. The location is a definite plus, across the street from the Spy Museum and within walking distance of many Mall sights. It is about a block from a Metro as well. We arrived early and were allowed to check in. We were on the 10th (top) floor facing 9th street and did not experience any noise problems from either inside or outside the hotel. We had two beds with nice comfortable mattresses, better bedding than a comparable hotel, good strong hot shower, average bath amenities, clean well maintained room. We found the pool to be adequate for being in the basement of a hotel in the city. I was glad they had a pool. My son thought it was 'luxury' to have a hot tub connected to the pool. The only downside was the overabundance of chlorine in the pool on one visit which actually bleached out a bathing suit. We had breakfast in the morning in the cafe in the basement which was the bank's vault in its prior life. The breakfast is a typical buffet but well done with many choices including fresh fruit, fresh eggs to order, cereals, yogurt, bacon, breads, coffee, juice etc. We didn't eat in the restaurant off the lobby. It seemed to be more of a bar scene and not 'kid friendly' though there are restaurants nearby, especially near the Convention Ctr/Chinatown. There is a McCormick and Schmick's Seafood Rest right across the street. It is true that there are some services found at hotels that were not found here(bellmen, concierge) but the price was also much better for a city hotel and I honestly didn't feel I missed anything. AND the service could not have been better at ANY high priced, high falluttin' hotel!! Except for one 'marketing' or 'sales' woman for the hotel who swooped in to stop my son from pouring his own lemonade at a complimentary reception, the staff was exceptionally friendly (sincerely so) and remembered my son's name even. The morning waitresses, the doorman (who was as helpful as a concierge), and the woman running the Marriott Rewards "lounge" should be valued for the impression they left with these guests of their hotel!! Excellent location, staff and room! I would stay here again.

This was a great place to stay! We ended up booking a last minute trip off of Travelocity and weren't quite sure what we were going to get. It turned out to be awesome! We arrived at the hotel at 9 am and the staff graciously allowed us to check in early. Our room was clean and up-to-date. We had internet access and were in a corner room. Even though the hotel is on a busy corner, our room was very quiet. I loved the big windows. The location is great...lots of good restaurants around - recommend La Tasca and brick-oven fired pizza place nearby. Also within walking distance to attractions and very close to a metro station. The deli across from the closest metro station has good little breakfast sandwiches. It is across from the Int'l Spy Museum which is so much fun! We will definitely stay here every time we come to DC!