Courtyard By Marriott Brownsville

“An excellent Courtyard”

I stayed three nights at this well-run, well-maintained hotel for work. I know the brand well as a lifetime Platinum Reward member. They were doing some maintenance during my stay, but nothing that will affect you. The elevator's walls were covered for protection and some plastic covered some of t… more

I stayed three nights at this well-run, well-maintained hotel for work. I know the brand well as a lifetime Platinum Reward member. They were doing some maintenance during my stay, but nothing that will affect you. The elevator's walls were covered for protection and some plastic covered some of the carpeting. The staff was friendly and efficient. I normally don't eat the complimentary hotel breakfasts, but this place actually has good ones. Each morning was different. The first day they had excellent breakfast burritos, the second day was sausage, egg & cheese on a hard roll and the third day was a small buffet. with chorizo & eggs, in additional to -lain scrambled eggs along with French toast, potatoes and the usual stuff. It's too bad other properties don't take a page from their book. There aren't a lot of hotel choices in Brownsville and I would stay here again. I have one negative thing to mention and it has no reflection on the hotel. The hotel was busy that rate for the first night was $298. Is what it is. What blew me away the nine different taxes totaling $51.46 per night. I'm not sure what the parking tax is because it was free. That's more than $300 in taxes for two rooms for three nights. I piad for my colleagues's room so I get the point. Wow.

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“Chain hotel with kind staff”

There is an odor I cannot describe as soon as you walk in the door. It smacked me in the face. I went to my room, pretty standard chain hotel, but the smell followed. The tub in this room was worn and looked dirty. The shower curtain absolutely needed to be changed. However, when I went to the fr… more

There is an odor I cannot describe as soon as you walk in the door. It smacked me in the face. I went to my room, pretty standard chain hotel, but the smell followed. The tub in this room was worn and looked dirty. The shower curtain absolutely needed to be changed. However, when I went to the front desk, they were apologetic and got me a new room right away. Second room… same smell but shower was clean. The staff were kind and helpful. Towels and bedding were clean. Mattresses were clean. But it was clear it wasn’t a newly renovated hotel. I likely would stay there again, but I can’t get past the odor.

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“Internet issues during conference calls”

Overall, this hotel is average and adequate. I have stayed here several times before COVID, and it hasn't changed much at all. My room was a bit more smelly than expected, like it needed better cleaning/airing out. Also, the WIFI connection during this visit was sub-par, and failed exactly at th… more

Overall, this hotel is average and adequate. I have stayed here several times before COVID, and it hasn't changed much at all. My room was a bit more smelly than expected, like it needed better cleaning/airing out. Also, the WIFI connection during this visit was sub-par, and failed exactly at the worst times during conference calls. I hope this hotel can improve. This hotel is overpriced for what you get.

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