Courtyard Marriott - St. Augustine Florida
One of the rules any good traveler should follow is “don’t squander a free hotel coupon!” If you can possibly help it!
There are a few loyalty programs that Jim and I really like and use. One of those is the Marriott rewards program. We try to stay at Marriott Hotels whenever we travel for business and we have a Marriott Rewards credit card so we can get points on our purchases. We had three free-night coupons at any mid range Marriott property, but had to use them by the end of August when they expired. The problem we faced was where would we want to spend three days in August? Not our favorite month to travel anywhere!
We decided to brave the tropical heat of Florida, hoping that being near the Atlantic Ocean would provide some relief with the occasional trade winds and sea breezes. The Marriott we picked was a Courtyard located about 6 miles from the old town of St. Augustine. When we arrived, the check in desk was manned by friendly helpful staff and we were soon unexpectedly upgraded to a suite! Another reason that loyalty programs can really be a benefit to a traveler!
The suite was modern and clean and comfortable (my personal criteria for a room), with a sink, microwave and fridge inset into a lovely granite topped bar. As with every Marriott we have ever stayed in, the bed was a top-notch perfect softness bed covered with a pristine fluffy duvet. There was a small but invitingly sparkling blue pool on the patio surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrella topped tables. We would definitely recommend this hotel as an inexpensive but well appointed and conveniently located hotel especially if you are on a driving trip of Florida.
There are a few loyalty programs that Jim and I really like and use. One of those is the Marriott rewards program. We try to stay at Marriott Hotels whenever we travel for business and we have a Marriott Rewards credit card so we can get points on our purchases. We had three free-night coupons at any mid range Marriott property, but had to use them by the end of August when they expired. The problem we faced was where would we want to spend three days in August? Not our favorite month to travel anywhere!
We decided to brave the tropical heat of Florida, hoping that being near the Atlantic Ocean would provide some relief with the occasional trade winds and sea breezes. The Marriott we picked was a Courtyard located about 6 miles from the old town of St. Augustine. When we arrived, the check in desk was manned by friendly helpful staff and we were soon unexpectedly upgraded to a suite! Another reason that loyalty programs can really be a benefit to a traveler!
The suite was modern and clean and comfortable (my personal criteria for a room), with a sink, microwave and fridge inset into a lovely granite topped bar. As with every Marriott we have ever stayed in, the bed was a top-notch perfect softness bed covered with a pristine fluffy duvet. There was a small but invitingly sparkling blue pool on the patio surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrella topped tables. We would definitely recommend this hotel as an inexpensive but well appointed and conveniently located hotel especially if you are on a driving trip of Florida.