<P> Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International . They are a mid-priced range of hotels designed for business travellers 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". </P> <P> It competes with other mid-priced business - oriented hotels like Cambria Suites, Wingate Inn and Hilton Garden Inn . </P> <P> In the early 1980s Marriott was having trouble finding locations suitable for their parent brand Marriott . The company decided to create a new brand to attract customers who were not satisfied with their current selection . Courtyard was created to target frequent business travelers and pleasure travelers . The brand focused on smaller properties in lower demand areas . The chain grew from three test sites in 1983 to over 90 hotels in 1987 . </P> <P> 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 . </P>

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