Name: Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville
Address: 638 Hillsdale Drive, Hydraulic, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, US
Price range: $127–$1,056 per night
Rating: 8.53

What guests think

At Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville, travelers often praise the friendly, professional front desk and generally clean, comfortable rooms with notably good beds, while a number of reviews also mention ongoing exterior renovations that can make entrances and wayfinding confusing.

Location is convenient for UVA, the airport, and nearby restaurants, though some found the property tucked behind a mall and harder to spot. Guests report occasional in-room issues such as HVAC performance, TV problems, low shower pressure, and noise near elevators, plus long walks to certain rooms. Dining feedback is mixed, with a small bar/Bistro, decent breakfast for some, and complaints about limited options or lukewarm coffee. Overall, a practical, straightforward stay in Charlottesville.

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Facilities

Renovations are frequently noted and can make access confusing, with some long walks from the entrance. Several reviews mention elevator frustrations; the on-site bar/Bistro is small.

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Michael

Jul 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Quiet, peaceful safe area! Was disappointed pool was taken out durning their renovation.

8

Kent A

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Construction

8

Nicholas

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Exterior of property being renovated with front entrance closed. It was a little confusing getting in but once in everything was nice and new.

8

Katherine

Oct 9, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was undergoing renovations during our stay however it did not impact us in any major way. I heard some noise while outside but nothing inside. The property felt "tired". I would give it another look once the renovations have been completed.

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Don

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has one small elevator for a 2 story building, which wasn’t working well at all. We feel it is a fire hazard for 2 floors to evacuate through 2 small stairwells at either end of the building. Also we might have read the description incorrectly, but we were surprised that there wasn’t even coffee available without paying for it.

10

Maria

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, better gym equipment, friendly af

6

Mildred

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Construction was not informed. Elevator very poor distance from checkin. Must use stairs constantly to get to room. Not easy for seniors

8

Robert

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inside was great, outside construction was messy and entrance was not well marked

8

Gena

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bar area was small and service was poor. Ordered a coffee and at best was luke warm. check in was easy and staff was friendly.

4

Tammie

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotel needs updated. Elevator made a banging noise when closing. Grounds needed mowed. And their advertised Bistro Restaurant, is an overpriced counter, not a restaurant.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise very clean rooms and well-maintained spaces. A few note issues like ants, stained linens or furniture, odors, or missed details.

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Allison

Mar 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a lot of ants in our room but otherwise nice stay

10

RUTH

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a clean and quiet lodging option near the UVA campus. Staff members are helpful and professional. Excellent! Mini fridge and coffee maker in room let us have our breakfast, our way. Reasonable dining options are nearby, if you prefer.

10

Jared

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice room. Easy check in and check out experience. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Mariann

May 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel was super clean and well maintained. The bed and pillows were comfortable, the linens were fresh and the room smelled wonderful when we arrived. Kathy at the front desk was super helpful during our stay and especially during checkout. She is a great employee that represents this hotel extremely well.

10

Alvena

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and good breakfast.

10

Karen

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel, friendly staff, very clean!

6

Tina

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was adequate. Odd odor when I walked in. Air didn’t cool as expected….thermostat didn’t appear to register correctly. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Neutral opinion of this property.

10

Tanya

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service. The room was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Recently updates.

10

James

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Excellent service and super clean room

6

Ricky

Jun 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff at the food counter was AMAZING. The lady at the check-in counter was kind and efficient. We sty at Marriotts all the time on our couple get away weekend, and usually are very pleased withh the room adn amenities. This time however we were very displeased with the room. The air barely worked, the fridge would not stay shut, there was a dot what appeared to be blood on the bedsheet, there was no conditioner in the shower( we love the shampoo and conditioner at the other hotels), the couch had something yellow on it, and the window had a white substance stuck on it. Sadly, we will probably look at another hotel company for our next getaway this fall. For several years we have been using Marriott hotels for our getway every season.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with many praising the beds; some note functional issues with HVAC, plumbing, TV, and in-room fridges, plus noise near elevators or plumbing and intrusive motion-activated lights.

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Dilraj

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So I checked into this hotel for a little peace and to watch a movie and enjoy a night off in mountains. Before booking the hotel, I called the property if the tv has streaming like netflix on it. I was in room 039 and the tv didnt work. A lady came from the front desk to come fix it and they said someone will call me from the frontdesk to see whats next. I wait 2 hours and then I left the property angry at them. I checked in around 10:30 pm and left the property around 1am

8

Nantika

May 8, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I love the hotel, location and service is great! unfortunately it was fully booked due to a wedding so was assigned to a room next to the elevator and entrance door which was not ideal because it was very noisy

10

Crystal

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent communication from hotel prior to checkin. Quick response to emails . Room was clean and beds were amazing !!!

10

Jamie

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a pretty good stay, a body pillow would’ve made the stay better. Shower pressure was a little low and a hand held shower head would help with the low pressure so you could get the soap off better. It is nice having the complimentary bath supplies. $6 for a bottle of water is a little steep so I didn’t partake of it. I like fancy water but that was a little excessive. I will stay again if needed in Charlottesville it’s a good location and feels pretty safe with the lighting at night.

4

Gregory

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Worst hotel bed I’ve ever slept in.

10

Akari

May 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The most comfortable bed I’ve ever slept in!

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Tanya

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great service. The room was spotless and the beds were very comfortable. Recently updates.

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Monique

Jun 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great - The front desk was very warm and welcoming. The room was pretty basic but clean. I recommend being on the top floor because I was on the first floor, and I could hear the water running through the pipes whenever the room above me took a shower.

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Norman

May 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I didn’t like the motion sensitive lights in the room that went on when getting up in the middle of the night. My wife was not happy with this situation either.

6

Thomas

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pet rate for one night is $100 so the cost of the room skyrocketed. Water was barely hot enough. Refrigerator in room was noisy. A water bottle was nearly $7. Most places provide feee water. The heat did not go on until you dialed in 3 degrees warmer and then it went to cold air when it reached the set temperature. Bed was good.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, professional, and welcoming, with smooth check-ins and helpful pre-arrival communication. A few guests reported slow or unhelpful responses, billing problems, or poor bar service.

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Dilraj

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

So I checked into this hotel for a little peace and to watch a movie and enjoy a night off in mountains. Before booking the hotel, I called the property if the tv has streaming like netflix on it. I was in room 039 and the tv didnt work. A lady came from the front desk to come fix it and they said someone will call me from the frontdesk to see whats next. I wait 2 hours and then I left the property angry at them. I checked in around 10:30 pm and left the property around 1am

4

Shelly

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Back behind an abandoned shopping mall. Dark. No sign. Poor front desk service. Very inconvenient entrance to rooms.

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Jamilla

Apr 10, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This location is not flexible for families. They kicked out a disabled man who was on dialysis without any ability to adjust the issue. We won’t be using the Marriott brand again.

10

stacy

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was great.

10

S

Nov 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was very friendly. The lady at the check in desk couldn’t be more sweet and really wanted to make sure the my daughter’s and my whole weekend experience was as nice as could be. Thank you We are coming back in the future

10

Hyrije

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk staff was amazing very professional and welcoming 🙏

10

Erin

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very friendly and helpful front desk staff

10

David

Sep 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, clean rooms, all around great experience

10

Dana

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 gentleman at the checkin desk were super polite and had great personalities. They explained wverything very well, offered to answe our questions, and told us they hoped we got a good nights sleep.

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James

Jul 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Double billed and could not fix

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Location

Convenient to UVA, the airport, hospitals, and restaurants, and many found the area quiet and safe. Several noted the tucked-behind-a-mall setting and signage/approach that can make it harder to find at first.

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Shelly

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Back behind an abandoned shopping mall. Dark. No sign. Poor front desk service. Very inconvenient entrance to rooms.

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Antoinne

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Clean Service Nice Bed was comfortable Close to restaurants But away from all the congestion Has a bar was in small but nice Really enjoyed the stay would recommend

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RUTH

Feb 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This is a clean and quiet lodging option near the UVA campus. Staff members are helpful and professional. Excellent! Mini fridge and coffee maker in room let us have our breakfast, our way. Reasonable dining options are nearby, if you prefer.

10

KATHERINE

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great accommodation, clean and close to everything!

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Jamie

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a pretty good stay, a body pillow would’ve made the stay better. Shower pressure was a little low and a hand held shower head would help with the low pressure so you could get the soap off better. It is nice having the complimentary bath supplies. $6 for a bottle of water is a little steep so I didn’t partake of it. I like fancy water but that was a little excessive. I will stay again if needed in Charlottesville it’s a good location and feels pretty safe with the lighting at night.

8

Eric

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I liked the location and proximity to the mall and restaurants

8

Jeff

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Nice, clean hotel. Friendly staff and a good location near the airport.

10

Maria

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Convenient location, better gym equipment, friendly af

10

Larry

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Doing construction there. We stayed there for convenience to hospital

10

Konstantinos

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice area quiet in the back of the mall.

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Dining

On-site options center on a small bar/Bistro; experiences range from good breakfast and a pleasant lounge to limited selection, lukewarm coffee, and an overpriced Bistro. Breakfast is not included on some stays.

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Antoinne

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Clean Service Nice Bed was comfortable Close to restaurants But away from all the congestion Has a bar was in small but nice Really enjoyed the stay would recommend

8

Anna Rose

Oct 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was very pleased with the Handicapped Room. Spacious room and easy to maneuver bathroom. Staff was accommodating to get me the room even though not requested through Expedia. I had come in from Manhattan in the evening where I had stayed at the Marriott Fairfield in mid-town. Breakfast was included there. I was surprised that breakfast was not included in the Charlottesville Courtyard, especially since the property was being renovated and not all rooms were easily available.

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Alvena

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and good breakfast.

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Don

Feb 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has one small elevator for a 2 story building, which wasn’t working well at all. We feel it is a fire hazard for 2 floors to evacuate through 2 small stairwells at either end of the building. Also we might have read the description incorrectly, but we were surprised that there wasn’t even coffee available without paying for it.

10

Jake

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room service was amazing. Staff was extremely friendly. Excellent Hotel.

10

Jolane

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

My suggestion would be to have more variety to eat at Bistro, possibly wraps, subs if hot foods are difficult, and maybe something for children, a good burger is always welcome. Thank you

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Thomas

Dec 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Pet rate for one night is $100 so the cost of the room skyrocketed. Water was barely hot enough. Refrigerator in room was noisy. A water bottle was nearly $7. Most places provide feee water. The heat did not go on until you dialed in 3 degrees warmer and then it went to cold air when it reached the set temperature. Bed was good.

10

Marilee

Mar 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The associates were very friendly and helpful! We arrived early and still checked in immediately! The room was lovely, clean and comfortable. The indoor pool was so relaxing and just down the hall. At the end of the night it was wonderful to relax at the Bistro lounge.

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Gena

May 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bar area was small and service was poor. Ordered a coffee and at best was luke warm. check in was easy and staff was friendly.

4

Tammie

Aug 18, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotel needs updated. Elevator made a banging noise when closing. Grounds needed mowed. And their advertised Bistro Restaurant, is an overpriced counter, not a restaurant.

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Month	Average price
January	$140
February	$128
March	$143
April	$188
May	$220
June	$147
July	$129
August	$151
September	$178
October	$225
November	$172
December	$138

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17 $218	18 $468	19 $455
20 $170	21 $159	22 $157	23 $157	24 $192	25	26
27 $156	28 $157	29 $157	30 $157

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $187	2 $408	3 $408
4 $137	5 $127	6 $127	7 $132	8 $177	9 $714	10 $971
11 $142	12 $127	13 $127	14 $132	15 $216	16 $605	17 $604
18 $132	19 $127	20 $127	21 $132	22 $158	23	24 $1,056
25 $142	26 $128	27 $127	28 $132	29 $147	30 $438	31 $392

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