I stayed at the Marriott Courtyard last June, 2007 for a few days, found it very convenient to BART into San Francisco, close to the VA offices, Preservation Park and Chinatown, which was great for dinners. The extremely helpful and personable staff even directed me to a nail salon! I'm returning this June for 5 days to sightsee in Oakland ...

The loacation is wonderful.
It is convenience to contact
to the business relationship.
Also it is clean in the bed
room. The service is very
hith quality. The package is
on time to pick it up and
the morning call is on time.

Courtyard by Marriott, Downtown Oakland is in the heart of Oakland's revitalized city center. Parking is by valet only and a bit pricey. When you check in, don't forget to ask for one of their fresh baked cookies. If your travels have left you ready for a little relaxation, try the outdoor spa. It's nestled in a courtyard garden on the ...

Very convenient for business travel: clean room, free newspapers, quick checkout, and no armies of employees standing around expecting tips for performing trivial tasks.

Minuses: Front desk sometimes empty, pillows felt weird.