This courtyard revamped its own breakfast buffet into a "bistro." The bistro is nice in the evening where you can get a beer and light food for dinner. This was never available before and is a very nice upgrade.
But they also removed the breakfast buffet and replaced it with the bistro. This has the effect of raising the price for Oatmeal, Yogurt, and Fruit which is OK I suppose. But it also meant that you have to wait for the oatmeal. I waited 22 minutes for the oatmeal on Jan 24th, despite repeatedly asking what was taking so long. This is completely unacceptable considering that this is a business hotel (at least it is for me) and that business travelers are not looking for a leisurely breakfast. The quality of the food was fine, I just did not want to wait 22 minutes to get it.
Management told was unapologetic and said they were crowded and told me that other Courtyards are moving in this direction too. I was at another Courtyard later that week and found the same fast buffet breakfast that I've come to expect -- despite the other Courtyard being sold out.
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