Courtyard by Marriott Bakersfield

Over-nighter

Staff is very nice and accommodating.

Construction and renovation was going on which is needed I might add. I am dumbfounded at the prices charged at the pantry. I guess if you have a captive audience you can gouge, I mean charge whatever you want, $6.00 for a domestic beer? $16 for a half bottle of average wine and $30 for the whole bottle. $8 a glass in my room is the same as I pay at the airport! C'mon Courtyard I know you need to make a little profit, but don't force me to leave the hotel. I don't consider myself cheap but after that half bottle, I definitely felt taken advantage of. Similar results at the bar...No prices listed and when I asked "What was on Happy Hour" I was told the choices were $1 off. I preferred the wine not on happy hour thinking "what's a buck or 2." 2 Glasses later, the bill was $28 plus tip. WHAT!? That bottle at the store is$12-$15. There are better choices all around. I will consider those next time.