Marriott is a favorite chain of mine, and the Courtyard properties are normally pretty nice. The Courtyard at Atlanta Cumberland Center has seen better days. The property is convenient to many things, but it needs a major overhaul. I have stayed here at least a half dozen times, and although the staff is pleasant and friendly, the check in process always seems a bit labored. I go into some Marriott properties and I'm in my room within a few minutes. Here, I always seem to wait in line to check in and the front desk appears to be understaffed. The rooms I've had the last two visits did not live up to the Marriott standard. Although renovated, they were both old and tired. The rooms are on the small side and the bathrooms are less than acceptable. The bathrooms smelled of something I just can't put my finger on, but needless to say, it was not pleasant. The bath tubs need refinishing or replacement and the sink fixtures were beat up. I was just not impressed with the hotel my last two visits. It may be time to find a new home away from home when in the Atlanta area.
The breakfast set up at the Courtyards needs to be re-thought. This is not an issue with this particular Courtyard, but the brand overall. In my opinion, there needs to be a combination of the old style buffet and the new by the item option. It takes much too long to order, purchase and receive a toasted bagel for instance.
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