Courtyard by Marriott Mobile Daphne/Eastern Shore

In Spanish Fort on the Eastern Shore — a hotel connected to a shopping center and minutes from Spanish Fort Town Center. A short drive lands you at Mobile Bay, the Gator Boardwalk and the 5 Rivers Delta Resource Center, making this a tidy base for exploring the Mobile area.

Ninety-one rooms with private balconies, refrigerators, microwaves and 32-inch LCD TVs. Expect premium bedding and designer toiletries in private bathrooms — rooms are practical, modern and built for easy comfort after a day out.

Indoor pool and hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, a lounge/bar and a coffee shop/café on-site. Complimentary wired and wireless internet, a TV in the common area, free self parking, plus a banquet/meeting hall and outdoor touches like a BBQ area and library.

Complimentary high-speed (wired) internet, a 24-hour business center and express check-in. Meeting space (667 sq ft) and free self parking make the hotel easy for small events and work trips.

On-site bistro with a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/café. Full breakfasts are served daily (6 AM–10 AM) for a fee — quick coffee runs or a sit-down start to the day are both covered.