Name: Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown
Address: 121 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Downtown South Bend, South Bend, Indiana, United States of America, South Bend, St. Joseph County, US
Price range: US$144–US$847 per night
Rating: 7.93

What guests think

At Courtyard by Marriott South Bend Downtown, travelers consistently praise the friendly, accommodating staff and convenient downtown location, while many also find rooms clean and comfortable, though several report noise disturbances and recurring problems with showers, water pressure, or temperature.

Parking is valet only and carries a daily fee, which surprised some guests, though several complimented the valet team. Multiple reviews cite maintenance frustrations beyond plumbing, such as malfunctioning HVAC, faulty outlets, and occasional Wi‑Fi or housekeeping lapses. Overall, it suits travelers prioritizing service and location over absolute quiet or flawless facilities.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Valet-only parking with a daily fee is the primary option; several guests liked the helpful valet service, while a few were frustrated by the lack of self-parking or surprise charges.

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10

Linda

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very comfortable place and the room was in excellent shape. Nice folks thruout the hotel. Valet parking... guys were helpful and ith places to see at Notre Dave

10

Bimal

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean rooms. The staffs are the reception were super friendly and very helpful. Have to order breakfast from a menu. There is no parking on site and valet is $25 a day.

4

Jamie D

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was great, except we were completely unaware the only parking option was valet at 25 bucks a day, however the valet was great the whole trip, but that isnt something we would normally be comfortable with, and I wish we were made aware at booking. The room was ok. Normal, except the heater/ac was broken. It was 75 in our room the whole time, regardless of how low I set the a/c and how high I set the fan. Two mornings showers were pleasant, but this morning it was absolutely freezing. I barely could muster enough strength to take a quick shower. Was kind of grateful the room was stuck so hot afterwards. The traffic on the street was very loud and made sleep difficult.

10

Alyna

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the valet parking and the local restaurants within walking distance was great!

4

Deidre

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff wasn't knowledgeable or friendly. Parking was complicated unless the valet service was used.

10

Glenda

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent in working out long term parking issue. Great & convenient location. All staff friendly & helpful.

10

Glenda

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was most helpful and arranged parking while gone between stays. Room was comfortable and quiet. Great stay and would do again when in the area.

10

Michelle

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Another example of why Marriot should ALWAYS be your main choice. Susan checked us in and was extremely attentive and so nice. We initally had a very minor issue with the room whne checking in but was handled within seconda with no inconvenience whatsoever. Very clean and well maintained property. Shuttle to game on game day. I will be back and wouldnt even consider another place to stay in South Bend!!

10

Jason

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inexpensive valet parking, excellent location as it was walking distanced to the main drag. I would absolutely stay here again, additionally, they only hold 20 per day for incidentals which is the lowest I’ve ever seen

8

Nancy

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The valet staff was so curteous!

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Cleanliness

Many guests describe clean rooms and a well-kept property; a few noted lapses, including one pest complaint and missed housekeeping.

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10

Bimal

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean rooms. The staffs are the reception were super friendly and very helpful. Have to order breakfast from a menu. There is no parking on site and valet is $25 a day.

6

Brigid

13 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wifi did not work as instructed - supposed prompt to out in room # never appeared and so in all, 2 phones and a laptop were never able to access wifi. We were told that "it worked for other guests." Stayed 2 nights, got no housekeeping service - left room at 1145am, cam back at 930pm to make our own beds and look for extra towels in fitness center. Room/beds were comfortable, good location.

10

Melissa

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice and updated, and clean.

10

David K

8 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A very, very clean and very safe property and great staff

10

Francisco

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly, nice location, clean, well kept

8

William

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, up to date.

10

Antonio

26 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice area

10

Sarah

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very smooth. Our room is very clean and spacious. All staff have been very friendly and helpful.

2

Carolyn

2 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had to go to the emergency room 1st thing morning after my stay do to bed bug bites all over my neck, back, stomach, face and hairline. I've been miserable ever since. 2 days later and still uncomfortable.

4

Jason

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was not clean, outlets didn’t work, shower leaks all over the floor. But the people were very nice and they told us new owners are doing a remodel very soon.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and modern, with some spacious layouts, but multiple reviews cite street or hallway noise and repeated bathroom issues with water pressure or temperature; a few mention HVAC problems or less comfortable beds.

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Paul

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Weak water pressure in shower

6

Jason

8 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lost water pressure on day one. Shower did not work well.

8

Justin

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very noisy.

4

Jamie D

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Check in was great, except we were completely unaware the only parking option was valet at 25 bucks a day, however the valet was great the whole trip, but that isnt something we would normally be comfortable with, and I wish we were made aware at booking. The room was ok. Normal, except the heater/ac was broken. It was 75 in our room the whole time, regardless of how low I set the a/c and how high I set the fan. Two mornings showers were pleasant, but this morning it was absolutely freezing. I barely could muster enough strength to take a quick shower. Was kind of grateful the room was stuck so hot afterwards. The traffic on the street was very loud and made sleep difficult.

10

Melissa

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very nice and updated, and clean.

2

Xavier

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a lot of young folks creating so much noise - drinking etc . This went on from around 10 pm till about 2am . The police came around 1 pm. It was a bad experience and disturbed the family’s sleep and peace.

6

patricia

5 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Your beds are not comfortable. The bathroom is poorly arranged/towel holder, etc. And the tub would continuously not drain for a half hour after shower

6

Doug

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine. Shower did not get hot until we ran it for 60+ minutes.

8

Michelle

20 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy, no iron in the room, no water

10

Sarah

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very smooth. Our room is very clean and spacious. All staff have been very friendly and helpful.

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Service

Widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful across front desk and valet, with staff resolving issues and special requests; a small number reported less knowledgeable or unfriendly interactions.

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10

Season

12 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was so helpful Erick and Tony especially. The young lady with a unique name, (it was 4 am sorry I can't remember) was so kind to stand at the door to make sure I got to my car safely as I was traveling alone - just in case. Thanks again!!

4

Deidre

28 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff wasn't knowledgeable or friendly. Parking was complicated unless the valet service was used.

10

Hirsh

3 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was SUPER helpful and accommodating. They made this cowboy feel right at home!

10

Tanya

31 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Susan and the other staff are very personable and that created the start to a perfect stay!

10

Glenda

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent in working out long term parking issue. Great & convenient location. All staff friendly & helpful.

10

Sarah

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was very smooth. Our room is very clean and spacious. All staff have been very friendly and helpful.

10

Glenda

5 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was most helpful and arranged parking while gone between stays. Room was comfortable and quiet. Great stay and would do again when in the area.

10

Michelle

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Another example of why Marriot should ALWAYS be your main choice. Susan checked us in and was extremely attentive and so nice. We initally had a very minor issue with the room whne checking in but was handled within seconda with no inconvenience whatsoever. Very clean and well maintained property. Shuttle to game on game day. I will be back and wouldnt even consider another place to stay in South Bend!!

10

kenny

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed thectv soze and wall bracket made it movable. The staff was super courteous. Ibwould stay there again

10

Andrew

18 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the front desk was terrific!!!

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Location

Downtown location is convenient and walkable to restaurants, theater, and venues, and serves as a good base for Notre Dame visits.

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10

vincent

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good spot. Very convenient.

10

Alyna

12 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the valet parking and the local restaurants within walking distance was great!

8

Nancy

22 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This was my first visit to South Bend/Notre Dame campus. Staying at the downtown location was so convenient for our activities. The accomodations were comfortable, giving me the necessities of home while away. The staff was so welcoming, friendly and courteous. I only had one issue with the shower temperature one morning - it took a very long time to get hot water, but I survived. Great place to stay!

10

Francisco

1 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely friendly, nice location, clean, well kept

8

William

14 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, up to date.

10

Glenda

22 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent in working out long term parking issue. Great & convenient location. All staff friendly & helpful.

10

Antonio

26 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and nice area

10

Jason

19 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inexpensive valet parking, excellent location as it was walking distanced to the main drag. I would absolutely stay here again, additionally, they only hold 20 per day for incidentals which is the lowest I’ve ever seen

10

Mary D

6 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We spent the weekend downtown- love the location- we walked to theater and for food- had a couple of small issues that were handled immediately and to our satisfaction. Thanks

10

Katherine

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff! Greta locations, walking distance to lots of things.

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Dining

Not enough information in reviews.

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10

Bimal

25 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good clean rooms. The staffs are the reception were super friendly and very helpful. Have to order breakfast from a menu. There is no parking on site and valet is $25 a day.

10

Drenda

17 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very helpful and friendly Nice to have restaurant on property Convenient to where we needed to visit

10

gary l

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service. From front desk check in, to the bartender. Very nice hotel.

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Month	Average price
January	US$140
February	US$142
March	US$147
April	US$233
May	US$181
June	US$179
July	US$179
August	US$191
September	US$275
October	US$249
November	US$206
December	US$154

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $190	2	3 $240
4 $147	5 $160	6 $160	7 $160	8 $190	9	10
11 $150	12 $160	13 $160	14 $160	15 $170	16 $221	17 $205
18 $144	19 $160	20 $160	21 $160	22 $200	23 $229	24 $233
25 $146	26 $160	27 $160	28 $160	29 $160	30 $211	31 $209

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $170	17 $219	18 $847	19
20 $198	21	22	23 $160	24 $160	25 $202	26 $198
27 $188	28 $200	29 $210	30 $180

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About this property

Location

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-In Shower

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Hearing Accessible, Oceanfront

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Roll-In Shower

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