Please give feedback on Marriott Village at Lake Bryan

[TWOOD]

I'm thinking of trying either the Courtyard or Spring Hill Suites at Marriott Village on Lake Bryan because I have 2 free nights. This would be in addition to 8 nights on property (POR & WL). Has anyone stayed there? Is it nice? What's the complimentary transportation to WDW like? Thanks for your opinions & help, Tracey:)

[Belle1962]

I'd go with the Courtyard if possible. It is the only one with an indoor pool (and you never know about the weather). The food court leaves a lot to be desired but within walking distance is Golden Corral, Lone Star, Bahama Breeze, etc. Didn't try the bus service so no comments on it.

[cinlee3]

We stayed at the Courtyard and loved it. The rooms are large and it is very convenient to DD, the outlet mall and other shops and restaurantes. The indoor/outdoor pool was great and I believe if you stay at any of the hotels in the complex you can use the Courtyard pool.

The Fairfield and Springhill I believe offer free breakfast, however only the guests of those hotels get the free breakfast.

The foodcourt was Okay in a pinch - we ate at the many restaurants around the hotel or in the parks. Didn't use the bus service.

[Reflection]

Last October, I stayed at the Springhill Suites and enjoyed it. We will be there again in August for the first four nights of our vacation--staying free this time using Marriott Rewards points.

You will be fine with either choice.

As for transportation, I had a rental car and did not use the bus transportation, but it seemed to run pretty frequently.

[Belle1962]

When we stayed in Jan 2002 you could not use the Courtyard indoor pool unless you were staying at the Courtyard. I was fairly disappointed since I had read that you could but when we got there they were checking ids and turning away non-Courtyard guests. This was a holiday weekend so maybe that had something to do with it.