In Little Rock for the marathon, my criteria for a hotel centered around two areas – proximity to the race and clean, quiet accommodation. The Courtyard delivered on both elements. The marathon started right outside the hotel lobby, so the location could not have been more convenient.

The room featured older generation Courtyard furnishings – blue carpet, yellow walls – and a few updated pieces, specifically the pull-out work station and a flat screen television. The room also had a sleeper sofa and a refrigerator which was handy to store beverages.

While the room was clean, the furnishings are starting to show wear and tear. The wood was chipped in several places. The lamp above the coffee bar was not working. The desk was dusty, and the headboard looked to have some type of grease stain. The latter was nothing a few sanitary wipes couldn’t fix, but it still exposes an aging room. I should note that the lamp was the exception rather than the rule. Everything else was fully operational.

The bathroom was also clean. Another positive was that the shower pressure was just right, and I could easily adjust the water temperature.

Outside of the room, the hallway was bitterly cold. It seemed like a cold front moved through the hallway but had yet to reach the guest rooms. On the positive side, it discouraged fellow guests from lingering near the elevator and my room.

Parking was $8 in a public parking garage adjacent to the hotel. There is an outdoor path to the garage but not an enclosed walkway. The hotel is walking distance to Little Rock’s main attractions – River Market district and the Clinton Presidential Library.

In summary, the the hotel delivered on the two aspects that mattered most – convenient location and clean room.

Pros: Downtown location, typical Courtyard rooms

Cons: Older generation furnishings starting to show wear and tear

This location was perfect for the LR marathon/downtown restaurants and Clinton library. The marathon starts in front of the hotel and finishes only a few steps away. The breakfast was excellent and the restaurant staff were very hospitable! The hotel staff were very good except one guy who was not very responsive when I called about spotty wifi coverage. He said he was going to check on it but never called back. I called back and asked for the manager who was very responsive! I am giving it 3 stars because the wallpaper and plaster on the ceiling in the bathroom were peeling. I understand the hotel will be renovated in November so hopefully these issues will be resolved.

Oh my, what a wonderful weekend I have had in Little Rock, mostly because of the kind and caring services of The Courtyard By Marriott Downtown Little Rock! The staff was warm and welcoming, the rooms were clean and the beds, oh so comfy!!
I also had the best breakfast in their cafe, from scrambled eggs to biscuits and gravy or a specially prepared omelette. Hot coffee, juice, THE WORKS!!!!! For diet constrictions thy had a great selection of foods to choose from as well. If you walked away hungry, it was your fault!!
I also had a Pizza prepared in the evening for so I didn't have to go out..
The staff was knowlegable about all the sites and trolley schedules and events happening.
I had a fantastic stay there and I think you would too! KUDOS to The Courtyard By marriott Downtown Little Rock, hey guys, you ROCK!!!!!!!!!!

my hubby and I stayed here for the week end for a "get a way". the staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about surrounding area and entertainment. We were out pretty late and when we came in hungry there was a small kitchen area that we got food and drinks she added it to our room with no hassle and the room was very clean, halls were clean and quiet. We loved our stay and will definitely go back! already planning our next trip!