Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory

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Courtyard by Marriott
8.3 (335 reviews)
130 Clairemont Avenue , Decatur , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Family rooms
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Expensive parking and food

Categories

Cleanliness
8.15
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues such as the room not being cleaned during the stay.
Service
9.62
Staff were described as excellent and helpful, although some mentioned service was lacking due to limited staff.
Location
10
The location was praised for being close to downtown and walkable to many great spots.
Room Quality
8.61
Rooms were noted as clean but had issues such as uncomfortable bedding and broken amenities.
Amenities
7.64
Amenities were mentioned negatively, with multiple complaints about broken equipment and lack of sufficient services.
Value for Money
7.1
Guests felt the hotel did not provide good value for the high price charged, especially for parking and breakfast.
Food and Beverage
6.15
Breakfast options and pricing were heavily criticized, seen as overpriced for the quality offered.
Overall Experience
9.15
Overall experience was mixed due to various complaints but some guests enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:33

Property Description

Modern Accommodations

Experience comfort and style at Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory, located just 1.4 km from Bradley Observatory. Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Stay connected with free WiFi and take advantage of the fitness center and indoor pool during your stay.

Convenient Amenities

Indulge in delicious cuisine at the on-site restaurant or explore nearby attractions like Avondale Estates Historic District and Candler Park Golf. The hotel also offers meeting facilities and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Accessible Location

With Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport only 19 km away, Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory is the perfect choice for your next visit to Decatur. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: ATL

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 10 per day.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 335 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.15
Service: 9.62
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.61
Amenities: 7.64
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 6.15
Overall Experience: 9.15
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Daria • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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gkos28 • Business
4
Meh Hotel
Pros:

Decently located hotel in Decatur, but overall quality not great. Very thin walls (easy to be woken up by babies crying in the neighboring room). And the hotel curiously had loud leafblowers being used on its property, right outside of hotel room windows, at 7:30am.

2026-03-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Wanderer409 • Couples • Kirtland, Lake County, Ohio
6
Oh What Could Have Been
Pros:

Not sure what to make of this property. I'm a Marriott member but now I'm wondering if this is the way to go. The hotel physical property is fine, the food service people were fine, but they apparently no longer make your bed during the day or provide new towels(we had to go ask for that at the front desk). Housecleaning staff were always visible on the floors but they apparently only clean rooms where the guests have departed. Now I'm wondering if this type of cost-cutting is the plan going forward for all Courtyard's and/or all 3 star hotels. Further, there was no staffer immediately available at the front desk at check-in; other customers experienced the same headache over successive days, especially later in the evening. This property is close to being nice but now just so-so.

2026-02-12 • via Tripadvisor
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tinatX8285OX • Family
4
If you like heat, this is your place!
Pros:

This was a very special visit and a very special weekend, as we were visiting my granddaughter at a school function for Grandparents Day. It was also a very cold weekend with a winter storm advisory. Our room, however was 78 degrees! We tried to turn on the AC and that made it worse. After making a call to the front desk, we were told to cut it off completely, as this hotel used a boiler system and that should help with the temperature. IT DID NOT! We had to spend 2 nights in a room at 78 degrees with my granddaughter complaining constantly of the heat. We even spoke with maintenance, and also no help. They offered to move us, but said it would be the same way. No fan, no help. It was an awful experience and I hate it because the hotel is in a great area. But will NEVER stay again for this reason.

2026-01-31 • via Tripadvisor
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Marks • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Nofi • couple • us
8
2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Kari • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Teresa • family_with_children • us
9
Thanks for accommodating us on such short notice and so late at night.
Pros:

We didn’t stay long as our flight was cancelled. Just needed a place to sleep and shower.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jim • couple • us
10
One night stay. Easy check-in. Great staff.
Pros:

Outstanding front desk folks at
Check-in and checking out.

Cons:

Nothing to bring up.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Murad • family_with_children • us
2
Never trying again
Pros:

Did not do breakfast

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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gjohnson45 • Business • Seattle, Washington
10
Great for business stays!
Pros:

Folks like Ashley and Angel made the visit feel friendly and genuinely geared towards the best customer experience. The facility was also clean, rooms were spacious, and included a fitness center and pool. Will choose this hotel again in the future.

2026-01-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Anton • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Good hotel, stayed for one night

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Tequille • couple • us
10
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Raymond • couple • de
8
Good location
Pros:

Everything was fine except for the fact that....(see below)

Cons:

We did not know that towels wouldn't be changed out every day; had to fetch them ourselves. The hotel was very empty when we wer there, and nothing was open (bar, restaurant, etc.)

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • family_with_children • us
8
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
7
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Martha • family_with_children • us
8
My overall stay was great!
Pros:

I don't think breakfast came with my staff. I have never stayed in a hotel in a downtown before. It was definitely a different experience.

Cons:

The lady that checked me out need some more customer service training. She did a poor job explaining the charges. She was very rude.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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registre • couple • us
10
Wonderful friendly staff
Pros:

The property was very clean.

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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noelej2026 • Family
2
If you want a full vandalism experience go.
Pros:

Broken room safe, broken iron, non working gym equipment,
No parking security. Multiple vandalized cars.
Hotel won’t take responsibility.

2026-01-03 • via Tripadvisor