Courtyard Boone Marriott-Boone, BooneCourtyard Boone Marriott-Boone in Boone, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 8 of 14 hotels we score in Boone. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $181 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Courtyard by Marriott Boone sits at 1050 Hwy 105 in Boone, North Carolina, in the High Country mountains, with Grandfather Mountain, Blowing Rock and Appalachian State University within reach. This modern hotel has an updated lobby, an onsite Bistro restaurant and bar, a Starbucks, a market, an indoor pool, a fitness centre and free WiFi and parking. Rooms are spacious, quiet and air-conditioned, with comfortable beds, flat-screen HD TVs, large desks, coffeemakers and microwaves, and some have balconies. Reviews average 4.4 out of 5, with guests praising cleanliness, comfort and the helpful staff. It suits travellers exploring the mountains or visiting the university. Breakfast costs extra, and the cafe can be short-staffed.What stands out

Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms

Indoor pool and fitness centre

Onsite restaurant, bar and Starbucks

Helpful staff, strong guest reviews

Watch out for

Breakfast costs extra

Cafe sometimes short-staffed

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