Just back from 8 nights at Courtyard by Marriott DD

[eeyore0062]

the Manager's Special is 4-6 pm, and includes draft beer, wine and munchies, such as nacho chips with salsa and cheese dip, and popcorn. All of this is for free, and we just tipped on the drinks, a dollar per drink. Not bad, considering most places the beers were at least $4.

 

[eeyore0062]

MelodyTime, we never checked out the laundry facilities, so I can't help you with that! Sorry!

 

[tmli]

I assume the transportation is Marriott not Disney??? Does it drop you off at the entrance to MK or the TTC? What about pick up and drop off for other parks? Thats a great rate, you've got me thinking.

 

[tmli]

I assume the transportation is Marriott not Disney??? Does it drop you off at the entrance to MK or the TTC? What about pick up and drop off for other parks? Thats a great rate, you've got me thinking.

 

[mousey]

Actually it is the Disney Village buses. They go to all the parks and water parks. They are quite large and can accomodate a lot of people sitting and standing. At the parks they drop you off at space #26 and this is where you pick them up when you want to return to the hotel.

 

[monte]

Thanks for the bus schedule, that helps out alot. Do you know if they will transfer our luggage to the Yacht Club? We just received our vouchers, for the parade & firework viewings along with our luggage tags from the Disney Travel Co. I can't believe we're almost there!

 

[Peg]

just booked for the begining of December..can't beat that rate
Peg

 

[Belle1962]

The front desk suggested that to transfer luggage to Y&BC you either call a taxi, drive yourself OR if you don't have a lot of luggage, catch their bus to TTC and then take another bus to the Y&BC from there.

 

[singitalto]

Where is the manager's reception held??? Is it in the atrium lobby when you first walk in??(past the desk by the elevator)

 

[Debbie]

singitalto, yes, the managers' reception is in the atrium. There is a bar set up for the nachos, and the managers serve you while you sit at the tables. They are so friendly! hth

 

[sandalwood]

Is this in a bar setting? Hate to sound dumb, but we are booked there as of this Sunday for a week. Is this an area where the kids can sit with you or is it like a bar situation and no kids allowed where the alcohol is served? Thanks for any info

 

[CPM]

I just returned from a two night stay at the CYM DD. I have to say the $25.00 deal is one of the best deals out there! The hotel is very nice and the rooms are very clean. Our room looked like it had new bedding & new carpet. My only suggestion is ask for a room away from the highway! The traffic kept me up all night, it never stops! we were on the 9th floor overlooking the highway. I would have asked to change but I didn't think it would be so loud. Other then that it was excellent! The manager's reception was great, the managers came around and talked to you. They had a parrot come around and play with the kids. All tips given to the managers are given to the bartenders. The way I looked at it, I really didn't pay anything to stay there since we took advantage of the reception! I used the bus service once, it was very efficient. They even have the drivers sign in and out to make sure they are on schedule.
All I can say is I hope they extend this offer!

 

[Debbie]

Sandalwood, although the drinks come from the "bar", the area itself is not barlike at all. It is where one would eat their on the go continental breakfast. And there is a character (Tipsy the Parrot) who plays with the kids. A great time! I didn't find the traffic noises bad from the 11th floor, although, I did hear a bus every now and then.

CPM, I agree that the rooms, while older are well-kept, and the linens were clean and new. The only "suggestion" that I put on the card was to add colour to the rooms. I was in a similar room on the drive home, rose walls with a green/ivory border. It was very nice. That's what the Courtyard needs!

 

[sandalwood]

CPM & Debbie thanks for the answers! That sounds great. We check in this Sunday and I am too excited! As long as the rooms are clean, I'm a happy camper wherever I stay. We went for a cheaper hotel so we could stay longer and it sounds like we hit the jackpot on the hotel. Thanks so much! I'm sure I'll take advantage of the managers special!

 

[eeyore0062]

Is this in a bar setting? Hate to sound dumb, but we are booked there as of this Sunday for a week. Is this an area where the kids can sit with you or is it like a bar situation and no kids allowed where the alcohol is served? Thanks for any info

No, not at all... it is like the lobby of a hotel, with tables and chairs, a nice fountain, and a "character" bird to entertain the kids. The bar is in the far back. There is no smoking here, either. My DD had a blast dancing with the bird, while her DH and I had a beer. It was a great place to take a break, especially since that is usually when the thunderstorms were the worst. It was definitely a family friendly atmosphere. Believe me, we don't take our children into bars, and abhore smoke!

 

[kenzie1226]

I can't wait I will be there in 3 days staying for 6. Thanks for everyone's reviews I was worried because we stay in disney hotels. This place sounds great and with that rate we should have stayed longer but we both have to go back to work. More money for collectibles and meals. YEAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

 

[cottontail]

Hi Melody and Eeyore:

Can you tell me if this hotel is fresh and updated looking, in the guest room and washroom. Was it clean? How about the beds were they comfortable? Thanks,

Deb.

 

[MelodyTime]

Hi Cottontail,

I would say that the washrooms and guestrooms were clean and pretty much your standard hotel room. No real frills. Nothing looked out of repair but I'm not sure that updated would necessarily apply. Definitely no problems with cleanliness though. We found the kingsize bed in our room to be extremely comfortible. The matress was very firm. My DS slept on the pullout sofa bed. That matress seemed a little soft but I think that's pretty standard for pullout sofa beds. He had no problem sleeping!!

Hope this helps.

Melody

 

[LisaNJ25]

I am not sure is anyone posted this yet because I did not read through all the posts but the laundry rooms in the tower were located on the 4th and 10th Floors. I think it was 2 washers and 2 dryers in each.

 

[sln88]

Do you think they have this $25 at mid- end of Oct? When I check the websites, it comes up as $100