Courtyard Columbia

The Courtyard Columbia hotel is located in a residential area, less than 5 miles northwest of downtown Columbia, Missouri, and the University of Missouri campus, so a car is needed to access local restaurants and attractions. The hotel provides shuttle service upon request to the Columbia Regional Airport, around 10 miles south, and occasionally hosts conferences in its ample meeting spaces. The 133 bright guest rooms and suites are outfitted in a contemporary white and light gray color palette; guests can choose from two queen-sized beds or a king-sized bed and a pullout sofa. All come with minifridges, microwaves, complimentary Wi-Fi access and TVs with premium channels like HBO. Bathrooms have marble accents and shower and tub combos. Travelers have access to an on-site fitness center, a rectangular indoor pool and a brick outdoor patio with a fire pit. Plus, The Bistro off the lobby offers coffee and hot breakfast (however some recent guests say that the wait can be excessive for breakfast orders) and sandwiches, beer, wine and cocktails in the afternoon. On the whole, though, travelers say this is a solid, well-maintained property. What's more, Marriott Rewards members staying at this Courtyard by Marriott property can accrue or redeem points during their stay.