Different Marriott..agree with the other reviews - the hallways are goofy.. It is only 3 stories.

The price was fair for the Baltimore-area.

The staff was very helpful - would stay there again!

Shopping and dining just across the street.

It's not a "normal" Marriott. I've stayed in Spring Hill Suites that are actually nicer. The property is a little older, and they are trying to update it. It does get a little better each year, but the rooms are still kind of strange, with fake wood closet doors and loud heating/AC units. The last room I got was also very sparse. I wouldn't want to stay here for a holiday, but it's okay for business.

Former reviews of this hotel property are mixed, and I can understand why. I have stayed here on a regular basis for the past few years, and agree that there have been some ups and downs. The positive for me is that everytime I come, there are more positives and fewer negatives - this last vist was almost flaw free.

This IS an older property, and was not originally a Marriott. So the layout & decor is much different than anything one might expect. A little bit different in decoration -think 70's retro. You will either love it or hate it. Halls to the rooms are a little convuluted, as it is built around couryard gardens - but they are pretty and cool in the summer. Service in the past has been atrocious to bad to mixed to better - this visit was excellent. It appears a training program is underway and it has paid off. I made (3) special requests upon arrival, and all were handled within 1/2hour. Excellent improvement. Rooms are larger than average, baths smaller - due to the age of the hotel. They are clean & neat and well kept. I am surprised at former poster comments re beds - these are the standard beds found in all Marriotts. Dinner from room service was excellent. Work out room and pool are nice. Coffee shop off of lobby. If you are a member of Marriott Rewards program, CLounge is larger than some with a nice selection. There are lots of restaurants in the area, an upscale supernmarket directly across the street (Wegmans) and you can catch a train to downtown Baltimore within a block. Lancaster-Hershey-Gettysburg are about an hour away - an easy drive up I-83. An outdoor type mall with upscale stores is also across the street. This hotel often offers excellent pricing compared to other full service hotels in Baltimore - be sure to check for specials BOTH during the week and on the weekend. Although not right downtown, it is an easy drive/commuter train ride - and you can save hundreds of dollars per night. (seriously). It is far superior to the Courtyard across the street and often costs less! It is not a perfect property, but they are making great strides and is better than many of the reviews make it appear to be.

If your business is sleeping, wouldn't you invest in beds that induce a good night's sleep? I appreciated the fact that the room was clean.
Yet I am always amazed that hotels use substandard beds and bedding when truly that is the most important feature to provide comfort to their guests. If you cannot sleep on a hard bed, or with cheap foam pillows, which are rock hard- this is not the hotel for you.
If you can tolerate a hard bed, this is a good place for a night or two.
Clean rooms, nice staff and good food in the bar.