Courtyard Ann Arbor

The room and hotel were clean and very nice. The staff was equally nice and very accommodating.

Stayed here for four nights.
Downsides:
1: Room smelled funny.
2: Weirdest layout ever: it takes 10 minutes to get to a room.
3: Priced like a regular Marriott.
Upsides:
1: Nice staff.
2: Ann Arbor is a fun place.

Great Manager an front desk staff !! Clean room an Free-​breakfast was good !! Will stay here again. Close to a lot to do areas an activities!

Pretty standard Courtyard. It has a really fantastic lobby, with tons of chairs and gneral hangout space. The room was great, like all Marriotts. The pool looked nice, but we didn’t have time to check it out.
The breakfast was free and even had bacon, so I can’t complain too much, but there was no silverware out (like, not even a space for it… I don’t think they just ran out), and no one was around to ask, so several foods ended up being out of the question, which was a shame.

Hasn’t stayed here in a while but was pleased with the change over to the new Courtyard layout with the bistro. Work out room was great with free weights and cardio. Pool on site too but I didn’t use it.
Staff was very nice, the building is older but well kept as is the courtyard which looked great. There was a tornado warning while at the hotel and they had offered to keep us safe in the first floor area. I ended up going to bed instead :).
The only down side, which is completely not the hotel’s fault, is that I was woken at 6:30am by a call on my room phone. The man on the other end told me their system was down and they lost the credit card info they had on file and could I give it to him. Half asleep, I asked if I can just come talk to him when I come down for breakfast and he said no he needed this info now. I said I would be down and he hung up. I fell back asleep. Later, when I was more awake, I called down to the front desk to ask if he had called me and he said no, that that sounded like a scam and did I give out any info. I heard the phone ring in the room next to me and while eating breakfast saw others asking the same thing to the front desk. It’s a clever scheme and they can just randomly dial hotel rooms. The poor front desk manager tried to change over the lines so he can intercept calls before getting to the rooms but that was all they could do. I really hope that this has stopped as being woken up, for any reason really, is not my favorite thing.

Went there for my kids hockey tournament. Staff was very accommodating. Close to mall and restaurants.

Stayed at this hotel for two nights and it was a comfortable stay. The hotel is located within close proximity to I94. Very close to the Briarwood Mall and even walkable if weather permitting. It is less than ten minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan campus. The hotel has the standard amenities; free parking, free wifi, onsite bistro/​bar. It is an older property however clean and well kept. The front desk staff was friendly and courteous. I would stay here again.

We stayed one night. It was adequate. Not great but not bad.
Clean. Warm.
The Courtyard looked nice from inside our room.

Clean, easy, nice big pool. Stayed one night with 2 small kids and it worked out great. No continental breakfast included but they have a bistro if you want

Wonderful experience here at the Courtyard in Ann Arbor. Warm and attentive front desk staffs for both the day and evening shifts. All of our questions about local eateries in Ann Arbor and Detroit were expertly answered. Slows BBQ in Detroit and The Grizzly Peak Brewing Company in Ann Arbor were both spot on recommendations. I was not expecting such a nice room from an older property but I was pleasantly surprised. Best of all we were heading off to Luxembourg after our stay and the front desk clerk arranged for a very late check-​out to accommodate our desire to sleep in and prepare for the long flight. I would love to stay here again when I’m back in town on business or pleasure.

I stayed here recently while in town for a conference. I must disclose that I am a Marriott Rewards Member so perhaps that somewhat influenced my stay. I had actually planned to leave prior to the last day of the conference so I didn’t book a room. I changed my mind and the front desk staff was very helpful.
I asked for a one room, king bed and she upgraded me to a suite without me asking and I did not pay extra. The rooms are spacious, clean, and the mattresses are quite comfortable. The hot water is always hot and there is free wifi.
In the morning, despite not waking until quite late, I was never disturbed by the cleaning staff. It was quiet throughout the night and I had an enjoyable stay.

The best of the Marriott choices in Ann Arbor.
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful desk. OK linens. A bar in the lobby! HOORAY!!! It’s hard to find a bar in the lobby in these parts. What does a traveler need in a hotel but a bar in the lobby and no toenail clippings on the carpet?
If what you’re looking for is a friendly staff, a bar in the lobby, and no toenail clippings on the carpet, The Courtyard delivers.

Newly remodeled, good price and great staff. It’s not luxurious but it’s a good stay for those on the go.

If you have read any of my other hotel reviews, you will know I am quite particular about where I stay. We stayed at The Courtyard by Marriott in Ann Arbor for one night in the summer. I’m not sure about cost during the school year or around big events (A2 art fair, graduation, etc.) but the cost was really fantastic under $ 100 and was booked directly with the hotel through their website.
Upon arrival we were greeted warmly by Allison at the front desk. The lobby was obviously recently renovated and was very contemporary, clean, and inviting. We stayed in a king room on the third floor. The walls seemed a little thin, but it helps to either run the bathroom fan and/​or the room heater/​air conditioning unit for some white noise. The room itself appeared to be clean and the bed was VERY comfortable. The linens were nice, and I was happy to have soft sheets, as I’d stayed at a JW Marriott back in April and found the sheets to be scratchy (although I was informed they were in the process of updating them). Anyway, the room was pretty spacious and included a small sofa, desk with a nice office chair, a mini fridge (always important for me as I often have leftovers!) and a TV. The alarm clock was nice, although we had no need for it. I like when the sink area is separate from the toilet/​shower area, and the toiletries were Paul Mitchell, so that’s convenient in case you forget your shampoo, conditioner, soap, and/​or lotion at home. I like that the closet doors were mirrored and adjacent to the mirror above the sink. This makes it so much easier to get ready and it’s also different and kind of refreshing not to have a big mirror in the bedroom area of the room. I also appreciated how effective the room darkening curtains were. Free wi-​fi worked well for us, but we were just using our iPhones. I’m not sure how well it works for people traveling for business, but it was FREE, which is always nice!
I am guessing this is a nice hotel for business people or tired travelers or possibly families with children who would like to use a pool (we did not use the pool or fitness center). I tend to like higher end hotels, and I might try the Sheraton across the street if I need to stay in Ann Arbor again, but really this hotel was quite nice, especially for the price. I’d say 3.5 stars or so. I’d give 5 stars for the bed, but 2 stars for thin walls and waking up early to the sound of the door to the stairwell opening and closing and the knocks on the doors and hearing «housekeeping!» down the hallway. I’d say 5 stars for the employees, as Allison did a great job, as did Saad (I think that was his name). Also, someone really did a fine job with the updates to the hotel. I think it can be a real challenge to keep older hotels looking fresh, but this one was nice. If you’re looking to stay at a fancy hotel or a really romantic get away place for your wedding night, I’m guessing you’ll be disappointed, but if you are looking for friendly service, a really comfortable bed for a good night of rest and a clean room (the shower was great, maybe it was the nice shower head?) then I’d say you’ve found the right hotel. I hope this helps!

The lobby of this courtyard has been remodeled like most of the Courtyards throughout Michigan. The rooms are nice, but feel a little worn down already. Average courtyard, the service has always been nice. I stay here to accumulate my Marriott points. If you are a Starwood member, the Sheraton across the street is much nicer.

I travel for business and usually stat at Courtyard, Marriott, Embassy Suites, Marriott Suites, Hilton or Doubletree.
By far, this is one of the cleanest hotels I have visited. The beds are actually comfortable and supportive. There is room to navigate the bathroom without the door getting in the way.
A flat screen TV with an actual clear picture. Nothing worse than sending an analog signal to a HD flat screen tv.
Furniture is new and clean… obviously this place has been completely renovated in the past year or so.
They have a coffee stand in the lobby, convenient if you are getting coffee in the morning.
Only negative is that the large part of the parking lot is not near the entrance, but around the side. It’s well lit a seem safe.

Room cleanliness: 4 stars
Hotel cleanliness: 4 stars
Service: 4 stars
Gym upgrade: 1 star
Pool cleanliness: 1 star
Wifi: 3.5 stars
This Courtyard is newly renovated, with some pretty nice additions and a few main things they completely missed the ball on.
GOOD:
–clean-​lines, contemporary décor with a touch of Asian influence with the orange lounge chairs
–service is friendly, always greeted with a smile
–the café has a decent selection of wines, snacks, and coffees. It would be nice if they offered a better selection of bfast foods like hard boiled eggs, bananas, or fresh fruit, rather than frozen muffins and pastries.
–the rooms have always been pretty clean, for second tier hotels. The digital thermostat synchronization of the window unit to the wall module is a nice touch of modernization. Also, being an Elite member, room upgrades have always been available.
–hotel is catered more towards the business traveler, with computers in the lobby to print boarding passes and various spaced seating with electrical plugs to get down to work
–the outdoor seating is a nice addition for the leisure traveler to cozy up with their kindle. The mature trees allow most of the seating to be shaded, creating a relaxing ambience.
BAD:
–the workout room is the size of my bathroom! Well, not quite that small, but you get the point. Marriott completely dropped the ball on their workout room. There’s only 2 treadmills and a few weights. When people are on business travel, we already have to eat out every meal, we need a place to work off all those extra calories! And having to wait in line is just plain awkward and rude for the person being hurried.
–the pool and hot tub cleanliness are questionable. I’ve used it once just to try it out and decided against using it again but then again my expectations weren’t that high to begin with. The pool water was pretty cold, actually freezing, and the hot tub foamed up like a washer that has too much soap in it. The clarity of both were a little doubtful as I couldn’t really even see the bottom of either.
–for being a business catered hotel, the wifi is soooo slow. Use your phone hotspot!
Overall, this hotel is pretty nice. I’ve stayed here on 3 different occasions within the past year, and have had great experiences every time, despite some of their short comings. They will continue to keep my business as my main priority is an economical and clean bed bug free room.

Aww, poor Courtyard. I stay here about 50% of the time when I’m in Ann Arbor for business, and as far as mid-​level business hotels go, I think it’s pretty good.
The good: The Courtyard is clean, reasonably modern, has free wi-​fi access, and a convenience store in the lobby (beer!). There’s a small workout room (2 treadmills, 1 elliptical, 1 bike, and some free weights) and a pool. You can print boarding passes in the lobby. The staff is nice and provide quick service.
The bad: There’s currently some construction on the Courtyard; ask for a room away from it. It’s hard to find parking near the door. The café in the lobby is expensive (though the service there comes with a smile). There’s no room service, so you have to drag your butt to the lobby to eat. The workout room is REALLY small, so when it’s too cold to run outside you can find me waiting in line for a treadmill. The wi-​fi is sloooooooow.
The verdict: What can I say? It’s convenient and my corporate travel office loves Marriotts, so I’m going to stay here again. I’d definitely say this is a business hotel, though, so I can see why it was a let down for Nan B.‘s wedding night (even without the hotel’s mistakes).

Oh sweet Jesus did this place suck. The first room they threw me in reeked of mold and some sort of stank was coming out of the air conditioner. When I called to switch rooms, I was told I couldn’t cuz they were sold out. No prob, I asked if there were any sister Marriott properties they could switch me to, and of course, those were all sold out, too. I asked if maintenance could come look at the room, and was told they had left for the evening. Finally after five minutes of arguing, they sent the bellhop to come check out the room. He started to take apart the air conditioner, took one look at it, and told me I needed to get another room. Of course, now there was one miraculously available. Too bad that wasn’t the end of the story.
In my new room, I couldn’t sleep cuz some weird gurgling sound kept coming from behind the bed. Finally, at two in the morning, I dragged my lazy ass out of bed, and started snooping around. I found water with black flecks in it bubbling out from under the sink’s drain. Niiiice. The next morning the girl at the front desk knew exactly what I was talking about, and had the prob taken care of by the time I got back. I asked to have the manager give me a call, but of course never heard anything back. Luckily my coworker didn’t have any probs w/​his room, but I refuse to stay here again.