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Review: Courtyard Toronto Downtown | Marriott Bonvoy

Review: Courtyard Toronto Downtown | Marriott Bonvoy

Note7.8/10

Hotel
Courtyard Toronto Downtown
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Room Type
Standard Guest Room
Loyalty Program Status
Silver
Points Per Night
From 30 000 points
Hotel brand
Courtyard by Marriott
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Courtyard Toronto Downtown

The Courtyard Toronto Downtown is centrally located and right next to a subway station, making it very convenient to visit Toronto and its main attractions.

I primarily chose the Courtyard Toronto Downtown because it was within walking distance from the CAA Ed Mirvish Theater, as I wanted to attend a Harry Potter play.

Courtyard Toronto Downtown – Location

The Courtyard Toronto Downtown is located about 30 minutes away from YTZ Toronto Billy Bishop Airport, and there are many shopping areas surrounding the hotel, such as the lively Dundas Square and Toronto’s Eaton Centre.

When I landed at YTZ airport, I took the free shuttle to Union Station and from there, you can hop on the subway for a couple of stops before reaching the Courtyard Toronto Downtown at College Station. Alternatively, you can also walk from Union Station to the hotel in about half an hour.

The Courtyard Toronto Downtown is very close to the Old Toronto Area and to various restaurants.

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Courtyard Toronto Downtown – Booking and Check-in

I booked the room the same day and paid cash because a points redemption wouldn’t give me a reasonable valuation. I also wanted to benefit from the current targeted promotion where I could earn a free night certificate after a certain number of stays.

In addition, by paying with my Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card, I earned 5X the points on my Courtyard Toronto Downtown reservation.

As for check-in, the clerk took care of it quickly and also gave me a snack bag as a thank-you for being a Silver Elite member. I thought it was a really nice touch as they value all Elite Status members and not just the highest levels as I’ve experienced elsewhere.

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Courtyard Toronto Downtown – Standard Guest Room

I booked a standard Guest room with a king bed at the Courtyard Toronto Downtown.

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The room was large, clean, and well-kept. The beds were comfortable, and the soft pillows were a nice touch. The room also included a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a coffee maker, all of which were helpful amenities.

There was a little working space and good Wi-Fi, which was perfect for me as I also worked remotely during my stay.

I found a safe, an iron, and an ironing board in the room.

The bathroom was very clean and modern, with all of the amenities.

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Courtyard Toronto Downtown – Amenities

The Courtyard Toronto Downtown has a Fitness Center on the hotel’s basement floor, which is open 24 hours a day, with the usual machines and weights. They also offer headphones and water bottles free of charge.

Additionally, there are many conference rooms and common sitting spaces at the lobby level in addition to an office space.

Courtyard Toronto Downtown – Bistro

Close to the reception of the Courtyard Toronto Downtown, you can find the hotel Bistro where you can order Starbucks coffee, eat and purchase snacks and drinks. This Bistro also served an à la carte breakfast with various options.

However, behind the Bistro, you can find Nook, where a complimentary continental breakfast is served for members with Elite Status from the Silver Elite level! If your status is linked to your booking, you can use your key card to enter Nook.

Courtyard Toronto Downtown – General Impression

Overall, my stay at the Courtyard Toronto Downtown was fantastic: it fulfilled its purpose of being an affordable place where I could stay after my show and work remotely. It can also be an excellent use of your free annual night award, depending on the points rate.

I would definitely consider staying here again in the future because of the location and price of the hotel.

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Annual fee
$120
Our valuation
$990
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The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

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To maximize your stays and points earning, check our complete Marriott Bonvoy program guide and our best Marriott Bonvoy credit cards ranking. For personal use, see the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card. For business expenses, the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card earns points on every business purchase. And if a points purchase promotion is running, take advantage via our Marriott Bonvoy points purchase guide.

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Featured
Annual fee
$120
Our valuation
$990
Milesopedia first-year estimateFirst-year valueWelcome bonus$990Total$990Rewards on your spending are not included. The calculator that adds them from your own profile is on the card's page.
Welcome offer
Up to 110,000 points
Ends Sep 22, 2026
Apply Now

on American Express's website

Apply with confidence — no impact on your credit scoreApply with confidenceCheck whether your application will be approved before you submit it, with no impact on your credit score*When you apply for a personal American Express Credit Card, we will tell you whether you are eligible without affecting your credit score. So you can apply with confidence.*Instant decisions are only available for consumer Card applications (also called “personal Cards”).

The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express®* Card is the best credit card in Canada for free hotel nights.

New Cardmembers can earn up to 110,000 Marriott Bonvoy® points with the current offer:

  • Earn 80,000 points after you spend $6,000 on your Card in your first 6 months of Cardmembership.
  • Plus, earn 30,000 points by making a purchase during your 15th month of Cardmembership.

This offer ends on September 22, 2026. The annual fee is $120, and there is no annual fee on Additional Cards, so you can add a partner or a family member at no extra cost.

Every year after your first Card anniversary, you receive an Annual Free Night Award good for a redemption of up to 35,000 points at eligible hotels and resorts worldwide. At a valuation of 0.9 cents per Marriott Bonvoy point, that certificate is worth roughly $315, which on its own more than covers the $120 annual fee. That is the main reason to keep this Card year after year instead of cancelling it.

To get the most out of the certificate, aim it at a night that would otherwise price close to the 35,000 point ceiling.

The Card also gives you 15 Elite Night Credits each calendar year and automatic Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite status. Those credits count toward the next Elite tier, so you begin every year 15 nights ahead of where you would otherwise start.

You move up to Gold Elite status automatically when you reach $30,000 in purchases on the Card in a year, or when you combine 10 qualifying paid nights within one calendar year with the 15 Elite Night Credits from your Card.

Marriott Bonvoy points are generally valued at 0.9 cents each. On that basis, the 110,000 point welcome offer is worth about $990, and an Annual Free Night Award used at its full 35,000 point ceiling is worth about $315.

Marriott Bonvoy points pull their weight on free nights rather than on gift cards or merchandise, which is why this Card should be judged on the hotel stays it produces.

You earn 5 points per dollar on eligible purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels and 2 points per dollar on all other purchases. Points can be redeemed for free nights with no blackout dates at more than 7,000 hotels around the world.

The Card carries a solid package of coverages: $500,000 travel accident insurance, flight delay, baggage delay, lost or stolen baggage and hotel or motel burglary at $500 each, car rental theft and damage up to $85,000 for rentals of up to 48 days, Purchase Protection for 90 days and a one year Extended Warranty.

Two things to plan around: the 2.5% foreign transaction fee on purchases made in a foreign currency, and the 21.99% purchase interest rate, which makes this a Card to pay in full every month. Like all American Express Canada Cards, no minimum income is published for this Card, and you can see whether you would be approved before you apply, with no impact on your credit score.

Annual fee

Primary card$120
Additional card$0

Annual income required

Individual$0
Household$0

Conversion fees

2.5%

Earning rate

  • 5xMarriott Bonvoy hotels
  • 2xAll spending

Value

1st Year Value$1,437
2nd Year Value$312

Travel insurance

Delayed BaggageUp to $500
Lost BaggageUp to $500
Flight DelayUp to $500
Hotel BurglaryUp to $500
Travel AccidentUp to $500,000

Purchase protection

Purchase ProtectionIncluded
Extended Warranty+1 years
Auto Rental Collision (primary)Up to $85,000 / 48 days

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