It is a nice hotel. Well kept, the personel at the front desk (is the only place where you see hotel staff) was very kind. This hotel is like a "self service" hotel. I've stayed in other Courtyards by Marriott and are just the same. No concierge, no bell boys. I had to carry my luggage in and out. Not complaining, I did not care, just pointing it out.
The location worked very well for me. I was going to a conference in Redwood Shores, and being in Foster City was very convenient as it is really close. There is a Starbucks right across the Street. I come from overseas, and I like to do a Little shopping whenever I go to the States, so I was really glad to see that Cotsco was accross the Street. Target and CVS are within a mile distance. There is a nice shopping mall also close to this location.
The hotel has a lot of parking spaces around it, at no charge, which is another plus.
I would definitely come back to this hotel in my next visit.