hospitality tourism founded 1983 area served worldwide parent marriott international website marriott.com courtyard travel.mi a typical courtyard by marriott in herndon virginia a courtyard marriott pool in albany new york a courtyard by marriott in downtown silver spring maryland courtyard by marriott db mall bhopal courtyard by marriott is a brand of hotels owned by marriott international . courtyard by marriott is designed for business travelers but also accommodates families . its rooms have desks couches and free internet access . the majority of locations have a bistro which sell fresh cooked and prepared breakfast not complimentary appetizers sandwiches and more . all have 24 hour mini marts . it competes with other mid priced business oriented hotels like cambria suites wingate inn and hilton garden inn . history edit the first location was built in 1983 in atlanta and was marriott s first sister brand . the brand was always meant to target business travelers . however over the years it has come to cater to the leisure traveler too . most now have a swimming pool or fitness center microwaves and mini fridges for rent and family rates . many properties have a mini fridge in every room and usually have a complimentary guest microwave in the market . usually microwaves are found in suite rooms . marriott international spent 2 billion in the mid 1980s on building out the courtyard by marriott chain in order to target holiday inn s clientele . 1 references edit leslie smith marriott stakes out hotel territory new york times 22 september 1985 f1 . external links edit courtyard website v t e marriott international marriott corporation 1929 1993 marriott international 1992 luxury bulgari hotels & resorts jw marriott renaissance hotels ritz carlton full service ac hotels autograph collection delta hotels edition hotels gaylord hotels marriott hotels & resorts moxy hotels focused service short term lodging courtyard fairfield inn springhill suites extended stay lodging 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