Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University

About The Hotel

The Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware is a 4-star on-campus Marriott at 400 David Hollowell Drive directly on the University of Delaware campus. Rated 4.2 across 307 reviews with subratings — cleanliness 4.6 (strongest), location 4.4, rooms 4.4, service 4.4, sleep quality 4.4 and value 4.1 (softest). Amenities include free parking, free WiFi, fitness center with gym, bar/lounge, pet-friendly rooms, business center with internet access, conference facilities and baggage storage. Room rate typically runs $134-$149 per night. Location: on the University of Delaware campus, walking-distance to Delaware Stadium, Bob Carpenter Center and Main Street Newark restaurants; 10 minutes east to Christiana Mall and ChristianaCare Christiana Hospital. Recent guest voice specifically names on-site restaurant hospitality: a 5-star ‘BEST CRAB CAKES!!’ wrote ‘I don’t write reviews all of the time, but I am very particular when it comes to food and service — and these were without a doubt the BEST crab cakes I have ever had in my life. Absolutely packed with crab’; a 3-star ‘Theft’ review (staff not implicated) wrote ‘The staff at the Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware was incredibly kind and welcoming, especially Taj, Ador, and the bartender Ed. They truly made the stay enjoyable and went above and beyond’; a 3-star ‘It’s fine’ wrote ‘Nothing decidedly good or bad about the property. It’s an older courtyard with some updating, tvs are small, thermostats are analog, furniture is older and style is outdated (round chairs and couches). The rooms are clean’; balanced against a 1-star ‘Check your credit card charges!! Double charged!’ complaint through a third-party booking. No in-room jacuzzi advertised. Best for UD business, athletic and academic visitors, on-campus meeting overnights and travelers who want the on-campus Marriott with named-staff hospitality and guest-favorite crab cakes at the bar/lounge.

What Guests Are Saying

“I don’t write reviews all of the time, but I am very particular when it comes to food and service — and these were without a doubt the BEST crab cakes I have ever had in my life. Absolutely packed with crab, perfectly seasoned, and cooked beautifully. Every bite was incredible. Even the sides were fresh and delicious, and the sauce paired with the crab cakes was amazing. What made the experience even better was the staff. Friendly, attentive, welcoming, and genuinely kind from beginning to end. You can tell they truly care about their guests and the overall experience. I’m currently staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Newark-University of Delaware for a task force assignment helping with the Power of M transition, and this meal honestly made my night after a long day. Thank you A special shout out to the Manager Rebecca and AGM Michael for running such a beautiful hotel with an outstanding team. It absolutely shows. Also, a huge thank you to the bartender who was not only tending bar, but also waiting tables and taking care of guests all evening with such a positive attitude and amazing service. That level of teamwork and hospitality does not go unnoticed. The front desk team picked up the new system very fast and showed confidence navigating through the new system. They are ROCK STARS! If you’re anywhere near Newark, Delaware — get the crab cakes. You will not regret it And now I know why they are rated #1! I give them a 10 out of 10!!” — Patricia C., 5 stars

“Staff was super helpful when we arrived. Alex was a pleasure at the front desk. Ample parking. We had a trailer we needed to park. It’s very clean, the rooms are quiet and the ventilation system is whisper quiet- not a noisy PTac like some hotels. We were traveling from Florida to NY and wanted something a little away from 95. This was perfect. Cute college town and easy to get to.” — Michael M., 5 stars

“Nothing to complain at all. Everything that you would seek from a hotel, you name it and they have it. The room space, the patio, the facilities, the services, the staff, the overall infrastructure. Just one challenge: We left one shirt behind. Nobody reached out from their Lost&Found team. Didn’t get any response too even after multiple calls/follow-ups.” — Ashish D., 4 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• 4.2 rating across 307 reviews - solid mid-range with strong review base
• Cleanliness 4.6 - the strongest subrating
• Bar/lounge with guest-favorite crab cakes and named staff (Taj, Ador, bartender Ed)
• On-campus location - conference facilities and pet-friendly
• Free parking and free WiFi

Cons:

• Value 4.1 - the softest subrating
• 1-star third-party-booking double-charge complaint - book direct with Marriott to avoid
• Older property - 3-star recent guest flagged dated round chairs and analog thermostats
• A recent theft-report title on a 3-star (staff not implicated) - lock valuables
• No in-room jacuzzi advertised - fitness/bar property only

The Location

400 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE 19716 — On David Hollowell Drive at 400 David Hollowell Drive on the University of Delaware campus. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.