Courtyard Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"I would still would be working there if it was not for this pandemic. I love helping people and my work environment as well as the my team members were outstanding."

"This hotel is under distress due to employee turnover ratio and lack of onsite management."

"Really do recommend staying there."

"Marriott has been a good company to work for. They have worked with my schedule and allowed me to keep up with my school schedule."

"I've worked for the Courtyard by Marriott for eight months. I enjoy who I work with and have learned a lot in a short time. I believe it to be a good environment to work in."

What do you like about working at Courtyard ?

"It gives me the opportunity to make a difference in the guests that come into the hotel and personalize their experience. The choices I make impacts the guest directly."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It is really difficult to move up and if you are ok with that good luck."

What don't you like about working at Courtyard ?

"It doesn't provide the opportunity to progress in the company. I have reached a dead end in my position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would make sure that all my employees feel appreciated and that I am fair"

What do you like about working at Courtyard ?

"I liked working with my co-workers we all got along well. I enjoyed meeting new people each day from around the world."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Positive attitude will go a long way. Know before you interview if you are the type of person who can work with the public."

What don't you like about working at Courtyard ?

"I didn't like not having a fixed schedule where I could rely on the same hours at the same time every day."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Let the people who want to work mornings work mornings and people who want the evening shift take the evening shift."

What do you like about working at Courtyard ?

"I enjoyed interactions with guests and certain associates, but the general manager and assistant manager created a very toxic work environment with their management style."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Unfortunately it would be wise to pay attention to the office gossip because it might be about you and you might not realize it until it's too late."

What don't you like about working at Courtyard ?

"I was expected to do the work of three people at the front desk because we were chronically understaffed. The morale was very low so people quit frequently and management was not quick to replace them because cutting the labor budget was always a top priority."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would have not made employees feel like were constantly being discussed behind closed doors and created a more open, less conspiratorial working environment."

What do you like about working at Courtyard ?

"The Benefits, Atmosphere, Co-workers, and Guests all made working at the hotel fun."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Mathmatically Skilled, Enjoy working long nights, Self motivated, Calm and Understanding Attitude."

What don't you like about working at Courtyard ?

"Due to the hours of the shift, it was difficult to discuss opportunities for advancement with management."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Be more available for discussion. Again, hours being what they were, it is having a mid-way point to meet."

What do you like about working at Courtyard ?

"It's a great opportunity to network, and the perk of discounted rooms at other Marriott properties is very nice."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Entry level positions are abound. Easiest to get started in Housekeeping as either a Room Attendant or Houseperson. As for the interview, easiest just to be as personable as possible. Hotels in general like their employees to be genial and knowledgeable about the area."

What don't you like about working at Courtyard ?

"At my property the current operations manager does not delegate down work that could be easily handled by the employees. Nor do they give the employees any power. Every action has to be run through a manager, who is not easily accessible due to the workload they put upon themselves. Due to this we unfortunately get a lot of upset guests who want to speak with an unavailable manager."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Unfortunately, my direct manager tends to warp the truth slightly, so I would be more truthful with the guests and employees."