Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

I used my October stay to review on Expedia. I am sitting here for my Nov 4 check. I'm in the deserted lobby with our group after midday and missing a football game a couple of miles away because the employees here won't even make the ABSOLUTE MINIMAL effort to make a room available for early check in. I saw the check outs over an hour ago. I know housekeeping has at least one room cleaned and reviewed but God forbid your staff do the bare effing minimum to accommodate a family that's travelled hundreds of miles from another state to make a football game. God forbid you even make the slightest effort on an absolutely quiet day to make the day of your guests. This hotel is a disgrace to the Marriott brand for us as Marriott Bonvoy members. Absolute disgrace and your staff and management should go under the strongest performance management. I think you should really consider who your guests might be, their buying power. People speak to friends and family. People make purchasing decisions for corporations. I have always been a major Marriott brand fan and always choose to stay at one of the hotels anywhere we travel. Hilton is as reputable and you know what, I doubt we will be returning to this establishment and will seriously question any future Marriott property in the future. Disgrace.

Great spot for checking out the college campus Staff was friendly & accomodating Pool was decent for a nice quick eveing swim Food service hours were not much of a win for me - short hours for the inside Starbucks - Bistro I can't comment on as we didn't need. Comfortable beds & great water pressure for washing long hair - added plus for 3 girls. Extra charge for only onsite parking was NOT COOL - as I've NEVER paid extra for parking at ANY HOTEL. Girls loved the fitness center open 24 hrs - as we arrived at 3am and they need to kill energy after being in car for 13 hrs. Overall great stay and EXTREMELY Convenient for the USC campus! Would definately stay again if child goes to college there!

We picked this hotel because it was closest to our child's dorm at USC. Was a great location, walkable to all of campus, and quiet once inside. Bed was comfy, everything was clean. Nice surprise of warm cookies in the afternoon! Room was spacious, bathroom was tiny. Parking is SUPER TIGHT. Would not recommend for large trucks/SUVSs