I had a room booked at this location after staying for a week at the Westchester Marriott. I had read about the only elevator being in the back and this is true and was very annoying when checking in. When I walked in the room it just did not have that comfortable room feeling like the Marriott. Since I would be spending all week in this area I checked out and went back to the Marriott.

Although this hotel like most others is in a commercial area, it is situated a nice distance back from the main road in a very quiet and esthetic setting. The full breakfast was great as well as two computers with free internet in the lobby. The rooms were the quality you would expect at a Courtyard. The only drawback to the hotel--the elevator is about as far from the registration desk as possible.

I booked a night at the Courtyard Tarrytown last Saturday for a friend's wedding in the area. Although I only stayed one night, here's my overall review-

Location - Hotel is conveniently located right off the Tarrytown exit off 287. A 1/4 mile off the road, the hotel is in a nice wooded area.

Check-in - My check-in went smoothly as can be expected. My reservation was on file, and the room was ready when we arrived at 4pm.

Arrival to room - here is my first complaint with the hotel - it's layout. Although our room was only on the 3rd floor, and I should have (and from then on did) walk the stairs to my room, upon check-in, we were given directions to the ONLY elevator - which was on the far opposite corner of the hotel from my room. We had to walk about 5 minutes down hallways to get to the elevator, go up two floors, then walk another 5 minutes or so to get to the room. The staircases proved much more convenient for me, but to an older or handicap guest, the elevator situation is definitely an issue.

Rooms / hotel decor - The halls/room were a little dark. Dated carpets covered the floor. The bathroom looked updated, but overall the hotel looked it's age. But the room was clean, so no overall complaints.

The hotel does offer a pool/jacuzzi tub which were empty when we walked by. There was a snack bar up by reception, and no vending machines on the floors (they did have ice). Menus for local restaurants were offered for room service. The hotel does offer a brunch, which was about 1/2 full when i checked out Sunday morning.

Overall, if you need a place to stay in the area for a reasonable rate, you could do worse.. but if you needed something more long term than a night, i'd suggest you look elsewhere.

Good location. Clean and comfortable rooms. Staff very nice and helpful.