I travel to Phoenix for work on regular basis, I am a Marriott Platinum member so I have seen a lot of different properties in AZ and other states. This was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I guess for the price of over $200 a night I expect a little more. First of all, as soon as I walked in to hotel room, I heard this noise and I thought someone was vacuuming outside, come to find out it’s the noise AC. The room never cooled down to the right temp so the AC kept kicking in all night long, it was impossible to sleep! The "gym" was 3 treadmills in one hotel room on the first floor (!!!!) It may be cozy but not when you are working out :)
I found out later that the real gym is under construction but how about letting the guests know in advance or lowering the price of the hotel while its under construction.
The hotel is over a mile walk from Old Town and the neighborhood is pretty sketchy. I am pretty sure that the woman with whom I rode the elevator in the morning was a "night" guest of who ever stayed across the hallway.
There are plenty of other hotel properties closer to all the action, this one is not worth the value!

I really enjoyed the hotel. It's nice and clean, and the beds were very comfortable. It's just the finer details that were lacking. The wireless connection was very slow...at times download was as slow as .25 MB (as in point two five) and upload was .0005 MB (no typos...I checked four times). I guess I'm spoiled, because I stayed in a Courtyard in Houma, LA 2 days ago and got 20 MB down (yes, twenty megs) and 5 MB up (now that was amazing).

Every other Courtyard I've stayed in set your bathroom up with shampoo, conditioner and moisturizing lotion. This one skipped out on the lotion all 3 nights. Not sure why...this IS Arizona after all. This really didn't matter to me until the 3rd night when the lack of humidity really kicked in. When you're from Louisiana, 98% humidity is something you take for granted. When you switch to 10% humidity, well... after a few days, your skin starts to rebel!

The fitness center has 2 treadmills, 2 stair machines, 1 bike and a set of dumbbells. That's it. So if you're looking to get in a decent work out, forget it.

Hotel is just outside downtown, you can walk and not have the noise. Furniture is mahonany so could do with updating, but the whole feel of the room (overlooking the courtyard) is spacious, the king size bed and memory foam mattress assured a great nights sleep and the free wi-fi is an added bonus. The carpets and decor and all fresh and clean with flatscreen LG TV enjoyed from the sofa. The aircon (can be noisy at times, but you can block it out) works really well. The pool looks inviting but we didn't use. The entrance foyer has had a refurbishment and looks clean, modern and inviting. Little booths with TVs with your own remote so you can relax with a beer and watch the box. I'd stay here again. Part of Cosmos/Archers Direct Western Wonders Tour.

I tried this hotel twice (In August and October) and I am still not sure; yet Marriott Courtyard are my preferred place most times. Most of my issues were corrected and most earlier issues related to renovation going on in August. One issue still remains, and that is the desk staff member who is full of misinformation. She told me in August (and I overheard her telling it again in October) that walking to the Scottsdale Art Galleries was an easy walk and there was an area shuttle bus. First, there is a significant walk to the nearest shuttle stop and it is even farther to the galleries. And in August when it is 110 degrees it is not an easy walk. This most recent visit she recommended I park my car at the hotel and catch a cab to the airport--because airport parking fees were $25/day. Simply, that was not true. City of Phoenix parking fees are $9/day for long-term parking. The $25/day was in the hourly parking area nearest the terminals. I didn't price out my cab ride but probably minimum of $25 each way, but my 5 day parking totalled $45. This desk clerk needs to check her facts before she speaks!!! BEWARE!!