Only four stars to start because I've only been here for 3 hours. So far, this brand new hotel is pretty nice. Like all of the Marriott brands, there's their brand identity for all of the frequent travelers to feel comfortable here. The rooms are spacious with a nice desk area...better than most hotels. USB ports are integrated into the outlets by the bed and at the desk. That's really great for me because I always seem to forget to bring the brick for my IPhone....which I did again during this trip. The interior design is clean and modern - the wood colors between the kitchen and living areas drive me a little crazy but that's my architect brain working. All in all - it's clean; it's new; it's comfortable.
Having a Marriott location so close to my client is great. I no longer have to drive in from the Residence Inn. Also, being in the heart of campus allows me to park my car and walk somewhere for dinner.