Stayed one night before my flight home to the US the next morning. Excellent Courtyard, everything you would expect from Marriott. Very "Americanized". Only 2 comments:

- The first room they gave me reeked of cigarette smoke, although the hotel is 100% smoke free. Had to return to the front desk to get a different room.
- The wait at the airport for the courtesy van was long (25 minutes). I eventually got a ride from the Fairfield Inn van (located next to the Courtyard). So, jump into whichever van you see first (Fairfield or Courtyard). I think the problem was that the van is also used to transport guests to/from nearby companies.

Plenty of places to eat nearby. If you want to go into the center of Monterrey (Macroplaza), the ride is about 20-25 minutes without traffic and 160 pesos ($12-13 USD) plus tip.

My company has an agreement with Courtyard--multiple daily free transport back and forth to our facility in Monterrey--so I was told to stay there. It was, overall, not bad.

The check-in was quick and efficient. My room was small, but nice. I could open the window (only a little) to let in fresh air. It was warm, so I used the air conditioning a lot. Wish that would have been better controlled--I was either really hot or really cold. And, if I sat at the desk in the room, the cold air blew right on me which was a little annoying.

The free wireless internet (again, a perk of my workplace) was very strong and I never had a problem getting on or staying on. I only used it in my room, although colleagues did use it in the lobby and didn't have a problem either.

I did sit out near the pool in the gazebo one afternoon. It was nice, warm and comfortable. The hotel was clean, including my room, the hallways, the elevator and the lobby. I detected no garbage or smells. The employees at the hotel from the maids to the drivers to the front desk personnel were all friendly and professional.

The food at breakfast was good--I ate the buffet every day. They make omelettes for you, if you ask, and there are numerous other foods that filled me up for the day.

The evening dinner I only ate once and it was okay, although nothing to write home about. There is an Italian restaurant adjacent to the hotel, and a chicken wings and Chilis restaurant nearby, along with a Subway and Carls, Jr. A 7-11 is at the end of the block.

One of the only things I wish I would've had was a refrigerator and microwave in my room. That would have made things perfect.

Stayed for a week in early March 2008 and found it to be what I expected with no surprises. Monterrey did experience an incredible dust storm during my stay (60+mph winds for seven hours) and most of the city was without power for several hours.

If the stairwells had emergency lights the batteries did not last long. This is one reason I always travel with a good small flashlight. When I return later in the year I'll most likely stay next door at the Hampton, not because of anything wrong with the Courtyard but because I get Hilton Honor points next door.

Breakfast buffets were standard but you can almost get the same thing with the American Breakfast for a slightly cheaper amount.

I have stayed at this hotel numerous times beacuase of it's location to the airport and it's on my company approved list while in Mexico. This last stay was my final time. They had so many problems with their internet connection I couldnt' get my work done (lack fo server space or wireless access points I believe). I tried the restaraunt three times and never did get served a meal like it was ordered. The staff doesn't seem to care anymore. I knew this property was in turmoil when I received a survey from corporate Marriott regarding the property that promised a $5 coupon if I returned the survey. I should have changed my reservation the day I got the survey but didn't. I will not book this property again.