Courtyard by Marriott Wilkes-Barre Arena

Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott
9 (217 reviews)
879 Schechter Drive , Wilkes-Barre , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean lobby
Good location
Excellent drinks
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Noisy rooms
Late checkout issues
Unhelpful staff at checkout

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
Significant complaints about cleanliness including pubic hairs and unclean pool.
Service
9.86
Positive sentiment regarding friendly and amazing staff.
Location
9.9
Positive sentiment as guests enjoyed the lobby and bistro area.
Room Quality
7.85
Complaints about noise and condition of room amenities.
Amenities
8.88
Mixed feelings due to some unclean amenities, yet some facilities were appreciated.
Value for Money
9.34
No specific complaints, but some guests expected better offerings like breakfast.
Food and Beverage
9.89
Positive mention of bar serving excellent espresso martinis.
Overall Experience
9.36
General sentiment reflects a mix of positive and negative experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 18:12

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Courtyard by Marriott Wilkes-Barre Arena offers a range of luxurious amenities including a fitness centre, indoor swimming pool, and a restaurant and bar. Guests can relax and unwind in style during their stay.

Convenient Location
Situated just 28 km from Montage Mountain Ski Resort, this 3-star hotel is also close to other attractions such as University of Scranton and Jack Frost Mountain Resort. The nearby Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport ensures easy access for travelers.

Exceptional Services
With free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business centre, guests can expect exceptional service throughout their visit. The property's non-smoking policy adds to the comfort and satisfaction of all guests.

Book your stay at Courtyard by Marriott Wilkes-Barre Arena for a memorable and enjoyable experience.

Important information:

The Bistro and Bar is open for dinner and drinks, Monday through Thursday 5 pm - 10pm. Dinner hours vary on the weekend, call the front desk to inquire for hours.

Our hotel will be updating to a new look January-April 2024. Guests may hear work noise associated with this renovation during business hours Monday through Friday.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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: AVP

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • 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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 217 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 9.34
Food and Beverage: 9.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
G
Giuseppe couple us
4
The room was unacceptable sanitarily speaking.
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

pubic hairs in bathroom corners, shower and on countertop and a stink bug in there to boot. Old style thick comforter put underneath modern sheet blanket which did not make sense.

2025-12-06 via Nuitee
E
emily couple us
8
Not sure we will be returning…
Pros:

Clean and inviting lobby, the bar serves some of the best espresso martinis in the valley.

Cons:

a woman with a clipboard came knocking on our door at 1030am when checkout was at 12pm. she apparently had a room key and opened our door trying to enter while my boyfriend and i were still sleeping. luckily i had the deadbolt on so she couldn’t. once i confronted her she just asked if we had a 12pm checkout, exchanged weird looks and left. not really sure what that was about but i don’t think we will be returning because of that.

2025-11-10 via Nuitee
A
Allan partner
10
Pros:

People smoking right by front entrance was gross. Refrigerator and microwave appliances were not friendly: refrigerator smelled like sour milk;microwave operation was screwy (key pad was not intuitive). Room 309.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
K
Katelyn couple us
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Very clean and easy check in and out

Cons:

N/A

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
A
Amy family_with_children
10
Pros:

I liked the lobby and bistro area. I did not like the pool (unclean) and unclean restrooms.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
K
Kelvin family
10
Pros:

Staff was amazing!! Very clean and very comfortable recommended 👌

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
M
Maurice
10
Pros:

The property was neat, clean, and quiet.....all you ask for! Ataff was very courteous.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
Z
Ziyan couple us
4
Only Okay, not feel good
Pros:

We used the same hotel in Salt Lake City which included breakfast, but this property doesn’t offer this deal. I did

Cons:

From Internet we did the reservation and checked in. But we were assigned a very noisy room which has 2 air condition out units nonstop making noise from front window, It seems they gave unpleasant room to customers who checked in first.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
M
Michael
10
Pros:

The staff at checkout was less than impressive and everything was closed. If, your looking for anything more than a bad cup of coffee-your going to be disappointed.

2025-07-17 via Nuitee
B
Beth
10
Pros:

The outdoor space

2025-07-06 via Nuitee
C
Christine
6
Pros:

TV spontaneously turned on at 2:25 am. I had not been watching it so had to locate remote across room.

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
B
Brenda solo traveller us
1
Staff lies a- says going to charge $20 for incidentals, 3 charges totaling $40 with no explanation or rebate of any of i
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Overnight staff very unpleasant
Bathroom dirty, hair in shower and toilet

2025-06-21 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth family
10
Pros:

Wonderful staff and beautifully clean room !

2025-06-20 via Nuitee
L
Leah partner
10
Pros:

Clean hotel, comfortable beds and great location. Staff was friendly upon check-in. Would stay again.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
T
thomas
10
Pros:

Friendly staff

2025-06-07 via Nuitee
S
Scott family
10
Pros:

Went to see a show at the FM Kirby Center, It's a two & a half hour drive from our home so we stayed at Courtyard.
My daughter & I had a relaxing stay! Thank you.

2025-05-21 via Nuitee
J
Joe
10
Pros:

Very comforta

2025-05-04 via Nuitee
R
Rhett family
10
Pros:

Great place to stay when traveling

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
K
Kendal
8
Pros:

Nice place

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
S
Susan solo traveller us
7
Good
Pros:

Location was very convenient for my needs.

Cons:

The hotel was nice. There is no restaurant. You can buy a prepared meal and they will heat it up for you, but it’s not a restaurant.

My tv in the room did not work but the front desk was nice enough to change my room.

My room was clean but the bathroom had been lightly cleaned. The towels were changed but the toilet and sink had been forgotten.

2025-04-05 via Nuitee