The Courtyard Marriott is a great hotel right next to the Maschsee, which is certainly one of Hanover's nicest features. If you're looking to be right in the center of the town this probably isn't the best bet because it is just a little bit out of the way, relative to, say, the main train station and the major pedestrian zone. But the view of the lake is absolutely beautiful, and I had such a lovely afternoon sitting on the terrace drinking a glass of wine and watching all of the people go by. So if you've got a long weekend in Hanover and you really want to relax, this is definitely the place to be. Overall the hotel is quite well-equipped and in a very good state of repair. Pretty much up-to-date everything.