Subpar Courtyard Facility
I travel quite a bit for work and for pleasure, and I stay in a lot of Marriott properties, including Courtyards. I was very underwhelmed by the Houston Northwest facility. The location is what it is, it's not a particularly scenic part of Houston but it is convenient for several nearby businesses (most notably HP, which is literally across the street).
I found the nightly rate (I was on a corporate rate) to be rather high for the location, the amenities offered and the overall quality of the room. The lobby seems to have had a recent makeover, it's rather modern and is quite nice. But the rest of the facility (including the rooms) works more like an older, un-renovated multifloor motel. In particular, the walls and ceilings/floors seemed very thin, as I heard noise from the rooms around me at night and in the morning.
The room was clean and well-maintained, it would be a nice addition if they would upgrade to TVs (or at least TV remotes) with sleep timers. The staff was very professional, engaging and helpful.
I will probably be heading back to the northwest Houston area again for more business trips, and I will likely explore other lodging options when I do.