Public areas of hotel will be updated February 7, 2011 to April 15, 2011. Front desk and restaurant will be temporarily relocated during lobby renovation with modified menu offered.Let the Courtyard Fresno Hotel welcome you to the heartland of California. The city of Fresno is near some of the most beautiful scenery in the country with Yosemite National Park and Kings Canyon just 55 miles away. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking and climbing in the Sierra Mountains or fishing and whitewater rafting in Kings River. For kids, we offer the Nickelodeon Your Stay Program great way to help your little traveler enjoy their stay. Just minutes away from our Fresno hotel, the wineries of the Madera Wine Trail are the best kept secret in the San Joaquin Valley. You'll also find premium shopping nearby at the Fashion Fair Mall, Shops at River Park and Fig Garden Village. Back at our Fresno, CA hotel, take a break from your travels and enjoy our beautifully landscaped courtyard, relax beside the outdoor pool, soak in the whirlpool or get a brisk workout in our fitness center. Our Fresno hotel was designed for business travelers with large, well-lit desks, ergonomic chairs All Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in the USA and Canada have a smoke-free policy that applies to guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, public space and associate work areas. To accommodate the needs of smoking guests, hotels will have designated smoking areas outside of the property.