Photos and Commentary by: Bill Yackey, photos by Courtyard
Last year, Courtyard by Marriott began redesigning its lobbies as part of a $500 million make-over by its owners and franchisees. With 43 lobbies done as of June 2009, the company is aiming to design 150 of Courtyard’s more than 800 lobbies by year end. In addition to updated furniture, lighting and food offerings, the chain is adding a 57-inch touchscreen called the GoBoard to each updated location.
