This Marriott property is a little out of the way, but it is a good place to stay at a reasonable rate. The staff is friendly and the hotel is clean and well maintained.

First off, even if you plan on paying cash (which is evidently no longer the first and most acceptable form of payment), make sure you travel with at least two credit cards, so if something goes wrong with the first one, they have a second one to reserve any "incidental fees" you might incur. And then follow up to make sure they refund the reserved amount - because this place hasn't.
As for the property - it's dark, smells musty, the carpets in the rooms turn white socks black if you walk around in your socks, the sliding balcony doors are bolted shut, keeping you from accessing the provided balcony, and the provided amenities like shampoo, conditioner, and lotion have been 86'ed, at least in our rooms. A request at the time of reservation for additional pillows and towels went un-noticed. A request for adjoining rooms also went un-noticed. And if you haven't been provided a "please don't disturb" sign, make sure to request one from the desk, or the cleaning crew will start banging on your door at 9 a.m. on a Sunday.
I didn't check out the workout room, but the pool area needs more chairs, a better location for the towel rack (within splash distance of the pool is NOT a good idea), and maybe a safer walking surface.
This property has been a "quick getaway from the kids" for me and my wife, but in the condition it's presently in (I hear there's a makeover coming in 2012) I would really suggest you look elsewhere for the quality of stay that Courtyard by Marriott used to stand for.

Been travel for business with Marriott for a few times, this one is the best for its services and friendliness of the staff. Food is all the same in all places that no comparison, though I had wish for more availability for vegetarian. Definitely a good place to stay while you are in Wichita for it is also convenient to many nice cool shopping and eating places.

We go to Wichita quite often and have settled on the Courtyard East as our place to stay. The front desk staff is so friendly and helpful that we feel right at home. The pool and hot tub are always clean (although the hot tub temp is sometimes inconsistent) and there are plenty of towels available. The rooms are clean and the public areas of the hotel are well-kept. The breakfast ($8.95) is excellent and the servers are friendly. We have stayed at several different Wichita hotels and have found the Courtyard East to be the best value. The hotel is conveniently located to the highway and there are many dining options within minutes. We highly recommend this hotel.