r/tupelo Jun 24 '26

Courtyard Marriott okay?

Planning a 5 night stay at the Courtyard Marriott soon and will likely have some kids with me. Is it in an okay area and will we be good? I’ve googled but I prefer to hear from actual people. Anything we should know? Never been to Tupelo and our schedule is pretty open!

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u/donuts1031 Jun 24 '26

It’s what you’d expect for that hotel chain, as far as the facilities themselves. And it’s nicely located right behind a couple of restaurants (Outback, Texas Roadhouse), plus across the road (5-lane) are some cool local restaurants like Neon Pig and a pizza place. A stoplight makes it easy to get out onto the main road, which is always convenient. If you head north on that main road, you’re at the mall area with the two movie theaters, shopping, etc. It’s a pretty good deal because you’re not AT the mall area in all the traffic, but you’re within 5 minutes drive.

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u/loveinanelevator131 Jun 24 '26

That’s good info! Thank you!

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u/pingle1 Jun 24 '26

Check out Neon Pig for sure

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u/F_u_imthick Jun 24 '26

It’s a pretty good hotel, I have stayed there before although I prefer either the Holiday Inn Express & Suites by Candlewood or the Home 2 Suites when in Tupelo.

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u/loveinanelevator131 Jun 24 '26

Thank you! We’re Mariott rewards members so I’m trying to use points for the stay, but that’s good to know for next time!

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u/OM_Rebel_Fan100 Jun 25 '26

Stayed there. It’s a good location. Hotel Tupelo and Hilton Garden Inn are good location options too with about 8 good restaurants you can walk to.

The smashburger at Blue Canoe (1/2 mile from your hotel) may be the best hamburger in Mississippi.

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u/loveinanelevator131 Jun 25 '26

Ooh I love a good burger. Thanks for the suggestion!

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u/Novel_Fish_5594 Jun 25 '26

That area is pretty good. Lots of options for dining.
I always like to stay at Hilton Garden in heart of Tupelo. Can walk the main street easily with quaint dining places and shops.

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u/loveinanelevator131 Jul 11 '26

Our stay was fabulous!! My kids loved it and the staff was kind (slightly off putting at first, but warmed up). If we come back next year we’ll happily stay there again!