Courtyard by Marriott Erie Ambassador

"We were passing through Erie during our road trip and we're forced to hunker down for the night due to a nor-easter. We walked into a dark Courtyard seeking a room for the night. They had lost power but that did not stop them. They broke out pen and form and manually checked us in, found us a large room to accommodate our party (2 adults, 2 kids, and 2 dogs) and just generally did their best to make us feel comfortable despite the circumstances. They were very professional and hospitable considering and in spite of the circumstances. As for subcategories: The room could have used a bit of maintenance but was generally quite cozy. The service, as already stated, was incredible. And the location was quite cool. We hadn't ever thought of Erie as a road trip pitstop but we're thinking of making it a regular. They had a nice assortment of restaurants and entertainment options as well as being on one of the great lakes."

"It's a good mid way stop between home and Illinois. Place is usually clean, well kept. Some rooms seem like they're a bit more broken in than others, some seemingly half empty like they could use a couch, table, anything, Otherwise, the place is fine. Stayed here a half dozen times over the last couple years and have no real complaints."