Marriott To Open Courtyard Hotel In Scottsdale, Arizona

April 26, 2012 - PRLog -- Courtyard by Marriott is rolling out its new lobby and room design in Scottsdale, Arizona.  This is the latest Courtyard in the area featuring the “refreshing business” makeover.  The 158-room Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River is scheduled to open this month.  Located at 5201 North Pima Road, the hotel is owned by Salt River Devco and managed by Marriott International.


The Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River is a unique property in numerous ways.  First, for its contributions in making the environment a healthier place by reducing waste, conserving energy and water, the hotel is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) designed and is the first hotel in the Marriott family built using Marriott LEED volume certification.  Also, it is the first Marriott branded property built on U.S. tribal land and thus has incorporated Pima and Maricopa Indian culture into the hotel.  And finally it is the only Courtyard property in Arizona with over 6,000 square feet of functional meeting space.


Located in the Scottsdale 101 Corridor and 13 miles from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, the Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River offers guests convenient access to Old Town Scottsdale, West World of Scottsdale and Salt River Fields – spring training home of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.


Courtyard by Marriott was the first lodging brand exclusively designed for business travel by business travelers.  And now it has completely redefined the hotel lobby experience.  This Marriott International  “power brand” is fast-tracking its lobby makeover.  The rest of the world is also getting a chance to experience the new lobby by visiting www.courtyard.com.


“From day one, Courtyard has prided itself as a brand that listens to what business travelers want from a hotel,” said Janis Milham, vice president, Global Brand Manager, Courtyard by Marriott.   “Guests want more control and choice with services and amenities that create a healthy balance between working and relaxing. We redefined the Courtyard lobby so it invites guests to get out of their rooms to work, socialize or for entertainment, whether traveling alone or with colleagues.”


The open, bright and contemporary new Courtyard hotel lobby welcomes guests with vivid colors.  The traditional front desk is replaced with separate welcome pedestals to create more personal and private interactions when guests check in.  This will allow staff to move about to show guests the lobby features and provide assistance.  Flexible seating options range from communal tables in the middle of the action, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area.


A signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology, a 55-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines.  Guests can navigate using the touch screen to find restaurants, local attractions and directions.


Guests can connect to free WiFi and there are ample electrical outlets throughout the lobby to power digital devices.  The enlarged business library features several complimentary computer terminals along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status.


Dining has been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.; offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, wine and beer so guests can unwind.  The MarketTM, a 24/7 shop for snacks, beverages and sundries, is always open for late-night cravings or the toothpaste you forgot to pack.


The four-story hotel features The Bistro restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, and a Bistro Plus offering sit-down dinner service with an upgraded menu, an outdoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center, guest laundry and business center.