The rooms are nice, bed are comfortable. Flat screen TV. Free wired and wireless internet. A couple of issues: You have to pay for breakfast, unusual for a chain that caters to business travel. Also, the hotel is adjacent to the interstate, so traffic noise is an issue.

A $60 bid on priceline for a 3 star landed me at the Courtyard by Marriott in Stow. They must have been eager to fill rooms- there were only about a dozen guests at the hotel when we stayed. This is a new, clean, solid hotel.

The staff was friendly- even perky - upon our arrival. Given the slow business, they gave us their full attention. The kids got coloring sheets & a wristband, and we were granted every request.

We have small kids, and so we were delighted to find a Chick-Fil-A only 4 miles away. It was family night, and they had a playplace. Perfect. Along the way, we also saw Chipotle, Panera, Starbucks, Texas Roadhouse Grill, and other nice restaurant options.

I read the reviews on TripAdvisor, and called ahead to request a westside room (facing the parking lot, not Route 8). Our entire family slept well on the comfy beds. They provided a pack and play for our toddler.

This Courtyard has an indoor pool and whirlpool, as well as an exercise room. Come prepared with swimsuits. The diner-esque breakfast is $9 per person ($5 per kid), and given your other restaurant options nearby, it's not worth the cost.

We enjoyed our experience here. We might be back.

This is a nice hotel. We were visting friends and family in Akron and this hotel was conveniently located close to shopping and the expressway. We didn't really take advantage of any of the services at the hotel but the staff was friendly and accomodating. The room and bathroom were both clean (I check the small things), the beds were comfortable, and the updated amenities were well received. Although we used rewards points for this stay, I would stay again here again.

Just returned home from a weekend visiting our son at Kent State and we stayed at The Courtyard in Stow. Received an upgrade to a whirlpool room upon check-in; and the room was on the highway side of the hotel. Never heard a sound from the traffic until Sunday morning when fire trucks/EMS units went on a call. Everything was about the hotel was excellent, from the price, (I reserved a room at the 20% off promotional rate), to the friendly service at the front desk. They have free wi-fi in the rooms, and a computer to use in the lobby if you don't bring a laptop. Used the small fridge and microwave in the room at night while watching college football. Many restaurants located within a mile. Thanks Courtyard for a great weekend.