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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Very clean, close to restaurants
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Posted Oct 06, 2008
by RachelH46
Good
We stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott this past weekend. We loved it! We stayed away from the valet parking, it seemed awefully chaotic. The staff was very friendly. Our room was spotless! We had the breakfast buffet. It was delicious and priced ...
Excellent location. Close to everything.
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Posted Sep 10, 2008
Good
Excellent location. Close to everything. Very secure.The valet parking was expensive.“A nice hotel in an excellent location. Room was on the small side but very comfortable and very quiet. This hotel is in the middle of everything you'd want to...
Historic building lovingly decorated in
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Posted Sep 06, 2008
Excellent
Historic building lovingly decorated in absolute center of town.Windows did not open; pool under renovation.“Beautifully decorated 2.5 stars hotel with many 4 star touches, such as double sheeted duvet. Incredible value, very central location....
Proximity to good restaurants, our
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Posted Sep 01, 2008
Excellent
Proximity to good restaurants, our destination next day (Italian Market), ease of DIY Parking (across the road from hotel).They automatically billed us for valet parking.“Comfortable room & bed close to center of city and Convention Center and DIY...
Exemplifies the "City of Brotherly Love"
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Posted Aug 26, 2008
Good
I found the hotel front desk staff to be extremely accomodating. They truly listen to your wishes and aim to please. Our room offered a lovely view of the city. Would not hesitate to return.
Staff excellent from the service desk,
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Posted Aug 12, 2008
Excellent
Staff excellent from the service desk, bell boys and valets. A+.No mini fridge.“Excellent location, friendly staff. Very happy with our stay. Only wish there was a mini fridge...