Name: Courtyard by Marriott Darwin
Address: Darwin, AU
Price range: From $211

Courtyard by Marriott Darwin, DarwinCourtyard by Marriott Darwin in Darwin, Australia has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 18 of 38 hotels we score in Darwin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction. Rooms from about $211 a night (cached, not a live quote).Courtyard by Marriott Darwin sits at 81 Smith Street in the Darwin CBD, Northern Territory, and was Marriott International's first property in the Territory. Rooms come with comfortable beds and workstations, and some look out over Cullen Bay or the city skyline. Facilities include an outdoor pool, a rooftop fitness centre, a restaurant, a bar, room service and parking. Guests are within walking distance of the Darwin Entertainment Centre, the Convention Centre and the Esplanade, with a bus stop roughly 100 metres away. Rates start around $211 a night. It suits business travellers and city visitors who want a central base. Some rooms have disappointing views, and a few guests have found breakfast service poor.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Large modern clean rooms

Spacious bathrooms and showers

Central location near attractions

Watch out for

Breakfast food and service criticised

Some rooms have poor views

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