Couryard Baku Hotel Review is part of the Reunion Tour Trip Report.
Different brands have different significance in different countries. In China, Buick is a highly regarded brand because the last emperor drove a Buick. I don’t know who stayed at a Courtyard in Central Asia, but when I said I was staying at the Courtyard in Baku, I received looks of approval. Here’s why:
Location
Unlike the Hyatt Baku, the Courtyard is located closer to the city center. A taxi is still required to go to the walking street, but there is an excellent shawarma place is nearby (see Guns & Butter: Baku Travel Guide).
Hotel Itself
The exterior of the hotel is beautiful. 
Suite
The room was excellent. My only complaint was that the beautiful balcony was inaccessible. Can we really not be trusted out there?
Bathroom
Much more modern than the Hyatt Regency Baku.
No Pool
Baku is hot in September. I was surprised that the hotel did not have a pool like the Hyatt.
Bar
While there was no pool, there was a bar with a mixologist. I recommend the IG-worthy Purple Magic but would stay clear of the rest. 
$10/day
As a Titanium Elite, I was given a voucher for $10/day. I was staying for one night and was surprised that I was told that I would receive $10 for each day. Of course, when I checked out, I heard a different story. Indeed, it was $10 total meaning I would have to pay for my bad drink choices.
Overall
For 17k points, this is the place to stay in Baku.
My grandmother drove a Buick. Magnificent land yacht. She was a great woman.
Not surprised on the Courtyard. I’ve found in that “region” of the world some of the mid-range US brands are really nice – and quite inexpensive (as is the story with many others). Hampton Inn in Kazakhstan was pure luxury – and like a royal palace compared to the average one in Hobbs, NM or Joplin, MO I typically see. At $60 a night.