Best Courtyard by Marriott

The Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel is a beachfront resort located on the Big Island and overlooks Kailua Bay. The large property is large has 452 guest rooms and suites, each of which features a balcony or patio, a minifridge, complimentary Wi-Fi access, Bath & Body Works toiletries and a flat-screen TV. Most recent guests raved about the location, though others said the rooms smelled and looked old and could use a refresh. Honu's on the Beach Restaurant serves Hawaiian cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Billfish Poolside Bar & Grille is great for casual fare and beverages; and Menehune Coffee Company serves Kona coffee and food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is also the Island Breeze Luau, which is available three nights per week. A handful of restaurants can also be found within a half-mile radius of the property. Other on-site amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor pool with lounge chairs and cabanas and the Ali`i Court Fun Zone, which has complimentary bocce ball, darts and table tennis. There's also a full-service spa and yoga studio, and valet and self-parking are both available for a daily fee. Because this hotel belongs to the Marriott brand, Marriott Rewards members can redeem and accrue points by choosing to stay here.

Connected to the Mexico City airport, this Marriott hotel is a convenient home base for business and leisure travelers with early or late flights. For those looking to sightsee, the property sits less than 5 miles east of the city center and its top attractions. Rooms are decorated in warm hues, with a white, beige and rich maroon color palette. All are equipped with soundproof windows (to block out airplane noise), coffee makers, free Wi-Fi access and LCD televisions. Outside the rooms, guests have access to a 24-hour fitness center with weights and cardio equipment. Travelers can also dine on-site at Centro Restaurant, which serves international fare, or enjoy 24-room service from the comfort of their accommodations. For those in town on business, the Courtyard Mexico City Airport houses a business center and seven meeting rooms and can assist guests with videoconferencing, copying, faxing, printing and delivery services. Overall, the majority of past visitors said this hotel was convenient and the staff was extremely friendly. However, some took issue with the room rates, saying the property was overpriced; keep in mind that Marriott Bonvoy members can use points to help keep costs down.