A PIECE OF PHILADELPHIA HISTORY The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown hotel opened after a grand $75 million restoration, recapturing the... more »
A PIECE OF PHILADELPHIA HISTORY The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown hotel opened after a grand $75 million restoration, recapturing the grandeur of its 1926 origins and placing it among the premier hotels in Philadelphia. This 18-story, 498-room Philadelphia hotel, listed on the "National Register of Historic Places", stands as a charming testament to time and now integrates state-of-the-art systems with unique architectural details like coffered plaster, stunning bronze work and striking marble finishes. Catering to both business & leisure travelers, this elegant historic Philadelphia hotel is ideally located in the "Heart of Center City" across from City Hall, 1 block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and within walking distance of the Financial & Historic Districts, Avenue of the Arts and renowned restaurants & shopping. With over 10,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space in Philadelphia, it is an ideal home for group meetings, special occasions & weddings in downtown Philadelphia PA.
Marriott
We were impressed with the central position of this hotel, just across from City Hall. Indeed the Courtyard was converted from the annex of the historic City Hill Annex in 1999. What you see now is a unique 17 Story, 498 room hotel. The area around the hotel is fairly business orientated with a lot of government offices but it is also near the Avenue of the Arts district and close to the Kimmel Center, with some great restauarants. The hotel is approximately ten miles from Philadelphia International Airport. Local attractions include Betsy Ross House, Franklin Institute, Kimmel Center, Liberty Bell, Philadelphia Zoo, and New Jersey State Aquarium. The hotel was packed with more amenities than we had time to make use of including room service, express check-out, onsite parking (fee), laundry/valet services, babysitting, concierge, gift shop, business center, safe deposit box, indoor pool, exercise room, whirlpool. There's also a restaurant online called Juniper's Restaurant plus the Lobby Lounge & Restaurant. The rooms themselves were also well equipped with work desks, dual-line telephones, voicemail, data ports, high-speed Internet access, cable TVs, in-room movies, coffeemakers, irons, ironing boards, and hairdryers.
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The Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard is two blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and three blocks from the Reading Terminal Market. The National Consitution Center is one mile away. Built in 1926, this building was converted into a unique 16-story hotel in 1999. On-site restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a 24-hour gift shop sells snacks and sundries. Wireless Internet access is available in limited public areas. The Courtyard has an indoor pool with a whirlpool. There is a fitness center. Guestrooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary weekday newspapers, cable television with premium channels and coffeemakers. Each stay also qualifies for a chance to win a trip to New York City to meet football commentator James Brown at a taping of his show: Grand Prize: Trip for 2 to New York City to meet football commentator James Brown at a taping of his show, plus round-trip airfare and a 2-night stay at Courtyard by Marriott, 1st Prize: 50-inch flat-screen TV, 2nd Prize: Courtyard by Marriott gift card, Offer valid for weekend stays October 2, 2009 - December 13, 2009 at participating Courtyard by Marriott hotels in the USA and Canada. Stays must be booked September 29 - November 22, 2009. Only one Voucher per room per stay provided at check-in. Gift card claim codes do not expire and are subject to the terms and conditions described on the websites of the respective providers. Gift code distributed in US dollars. A limited number of rooms are available and black- out dates or other restrictions may apply. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotels, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Must be a registered guest to receive offer. Offer not available for groups of 10 or more. Limited quantities available while supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions will be issued. Void where prohibited. Promotion ends December 13, 2009. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE COURTYARD GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D. C. AND CANADA 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID IN QUEBEC AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends December 13, 2009. Winners will be notified by e-mail. If Canadian resident, mathematical skill-testing question to be correctly answered in order to win. 3 Sweepstakes prizes (approximate retail values from $2,500 USD to $500) available to be won. Sponsor: Marriott International, Inc. 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817, USA. .
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Location and friendly courteous staff
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Posted Apr 25, 2007
Excellent
Location and friendly courteous staff.Elevators a little slow.“This was a most pleasant stay. The view from our room was of city hall and looking down the joke which was beautiful at night. I would stay their again and again...
Clean.Checked in late (around midnight)
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Posted Apr 24, 2007
Good
Clean.Checked in late (around midnight) front office staff were busy with the telephone but friendly and efficient. Parking was expensive.“Clean and well kept. Room and public areas were clean. No odor. Did not utilize the restaurants or exercise...
Location. Valet parking was a hassle
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Posted Apr 24, 2007
Good
Location. Valet parking was a hassle.“Hotel was one of the nicest courtyard hotels I've stayed in. The valet parking was bit of a hassle due to the locality of the property. Check in driveway was very short and narrow. Area was very congested when...
The location of the hotel was great!My
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Posted Apr 23, 2007
Excellent
The location of the hotel was great!My room had not been cleaned well.“The hotel was perfectly located for seeing all the sights. Parking in the city is difficult, but the hotel offered valet parking which was great. My room had not been cleaned...
Located close to the convention center
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Posted Apr 21, 2007
Good
Located close to the convention center and rail line/subway service.Bathroom and sink area were very small.“The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The location worked out well for the conference I attended at the convention center...
Close to interesting things.Very
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Posted Apr 18, 2007
Good
Close to interesting things.Very expensive parking.“Standard Marriott Hotel. Convenient location for tourist. Very expensive. Very, very expensive parking...
15 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for business
When I entered my room it was a very nice room with a view of downtown Philadelphia. The location seemed nice. Its in a corner of downtown almost in the center.
The restaurant for breakfast was awesome. They had any kind of breakfast you could want.
I did not like the pool. I mean it was only 3 feet deep. Thats a little too shallow for me. The hot tub was nice. One of the nicest hot tubs I've been in.
Very convenient location. We met very
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Posted Apr 04, 2007
Excellent
Very convenient location. We met very courteous and friendly staff, who were always willing to assist us.None.“We had previously stayed at a few Marriott�s and we certainly enjoyed the hospitality, convenience and friendliness of the staff...