John L.
Yelp
Hurricane Sandy forced a bunch of Flight cancellations... a bunch of folks were stuck here. The Courtyard Marriott at Miramar is taking care of all of them. The staff here are amazing! The location is not ideal, but it's close enough. The fact is, the service quality makes more than up for the non ideal location.
Having spent over 3 weeks here, the hotel can be summarized as 'More than Adequate'. The location is not perfect, but nice enough. If you have a rental car, it is more than adequate, but not ideal. The rooms are not 100% modern, there's no wireless in the rooms (just in the lobby), and they're not quite the largest rooms, but they're comfortable, and the junior "suite" comes with a sofabed and is more than adequate. If you need it you can ask for a microwave for the room.
The restaurant remains untested, but the business center downstairs works for printing needs. The gym is actually not bad-- it's got all the basic equipment you would need for a simple but comprehensive workout and is more than adequate.
Valet parking is, as of the time of this review, $15 a day and though it can be a little slow in the morning, service is quick, and just like the front desk, everyone is courteous and helpful.
Speaking of the front desk, everyone I've worked with have been particularly helpful and patient. They are very knowledgeable about the area and can get you what you need, or get you where you need.
The downsides, as noted, is where the hotel is. When you exit, and turn right, you're going towards the commercial area, and Condado and Isla Verde and Old San Juan are close by. However, when you turn left, you meet... some interesting characters. It's not perfect, but cops hang out near the hotel all the time, so you're pretty safe. It's more than adequate.
What really makes this hotel really is the service, which is stellar. If you're on a budget, the Courtyard Marriott Miramar is More Than Adequate.