Courtyard by Marriott Mahwah

Positive: The room was comfortable but was missing a microwave. Negative: Half of the rooms are right on route 17. If you do an early check in, they stick you in one of these rooms. While the rooms are clean and nice, the traffic noise is pretty bad. I was jolted out of a sound sleep by a tractor trailer applying a jake brake.

Stayed here last year and liked the hotel. Last year we were disappointed as we didn't know they rent out the pool for part of the day. This year we figured that now that we know their pool schedule, we can work around it. OMG, that pool was so gross I have no words. The water was a weird color, the floor was black and there was hair floating on top and a weird oily substance. I'm not kidding. Great hotel, but if you want the pool, skip this place.

We walked into the lobby, and we were hit with such a beautiful and pleasant smell. It smelled clean and refreshing, and after the hustle and bustle of the big world, it really put your mind at ease, and then we were greeted by the very kind and lovely Stella. She made us feel extremely welcomed with a soothing and calm demeanor, almost as if we were an old friend. She got us checked in and sent us on our way, and I don't usually shout out the staff members at the hotels I stay at... But I mean this when I say this Marriott. Stella is a jewel amongst gems. I can also tell this courtyard has been remodeled recently. We love the view outside of our room on the balcony. The room itself was extremely clean, the bed very comfortable, and we loved the modern alarm clock and TV. This is where

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS MARRIOTT FACILITY. I am so disappointed in the Marriott facilities in the Mahwah NJ area. I was so hoping this place would be better. We arrived after a heavy snowfall the previous day - but it was at least 18 hours after the snow had ended. The front area was clear of snow when we went to check in. However, we had to drive to the side of the building to park as they said it was the door closest to the elevator. The parking lot was not cleared of snow! And the sidewalks were treacherous - covered with ice and snow. We went and got a luggage cart and it was extremely difficult pushing the luggage cart in the snow and slush. The entire 3-day visit this situation did not improve. Even with no cars in the parking lot they still did not plow the parking lot. An

People shouldn’t have to go on the hair dryer search anymore. Period. I looked twice in the dark closet and it was hidden, still had to call the front desk. Takes unnecessary time out of getting out the door. Wake up Marriott Mahwah, and get with the times. Women travel, women work, women spend money. Lots of other options in the area where my needs are not an afterthought.