I travel frequently for work and typically stay at...

I travel frequently for work and typically stay at Marriott hotels as I collect their points. I have to say that this property is a little worse for wear. Although the reception and breakfast areas on the ground floor look as thought they were update not too long ago, the actual rooms and hallways are rather dark and outdated. The view outside my window was another building just 10-12 feet away, again ensuring that little or no light actually made it into the hotel room. The matteress was rather hard and cabinets, couches and tables all looked to be on the older side. On a positive note, the front desk staff were very pleasant and helpful. gentleman named Christos assisted with check-in and he was extremely upbeat and helpful and the free breakfast was very good. I am not saying that this is a bad hotel, I am just used to something a bit more refined from Marriott.