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Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

3 stars
25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
12 reviews
Great weekend trip

Check in was nice and easy. We didnt have a problem with parking as others stated. We parked in the... See full review

  • S0ni
  • Nov 2, 2011
Christmas at the Marriott in Lancaster

My husband and I are from Lancaster PA but have lived about 80 miles away for the past seven years.... See full review

  • Comin' home for Christmas...
  • Dec 29, 2010
Grand Dame of downtown Lancaster hotels
A true presence in historic downtown Lancaster, the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square offers convenience to business travelers and a sense of history and importance for visitors exploring the rich culture of the area. With a remodeled lobby, modern amenities, vast meeting and ballroom space, and a historic downtown location, the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is the prime location for meetings and large social events in Lancaster County.
Highlights
  • Mandarin Rose Spa
  • Smoke-free environment
  • Heated indoor pool and whirlpool
  • Complimentary fitness center
Rooms

Each of the 297 rooms at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square are comfortably outfitted with luxurious pillowtop beds and down comforters. Each room is equipped with two phones with voice mail, a cable television with free HBO and pay-per-view movies, a safe, a coffee-maker, an iron and ironing boards, and hair dryers. Concierge-level rooms at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square offer complimentary continental breakfast, midday snacks, hors d'ouevres and soft drinks as well as slippers and evening turndown service.

Features
The Penn Square Grill and Rendezvous lounge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square. Room service is available until midnight. Several locally owned restaurants are within walking distance. Exercise seekers will find a fitness center offering cardiovascular equipment and free weights.
Transportation
  • Lancaster Amtrak Station (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • Lancaster Airport (7 mi/11.2 km)
  • Philadelphia Airport (61 mi/97.6 km)
Attractions
  • Central Market (0.2 mi/0.3 km)
  • Tanger Outlet (4.5 mi/7.2 km)
  • Amish Farm and House (5.5 mi/8.8 km)
  • Rockvale Outlets (6 mi/9.6 km)
  • Sight and Sound Theater (6.2 mi/9.9 km)
Business
  • Offers 72,000 square feet of meeting and ballroom space over 35 rooms can accommodate groups up to 4,500 people
  • Full-service business center
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Rooms "wired for business" -- flat fee for unlimited local and long distance calling and Internet access

Hotel Map

25 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA 17603

Area served
Lancaster City, Lancaster
Nearby airports
Harrisburg, (MDT), 27.00, E, Mile; Philadelphia International Airport, (PHL), 71.00, W, Mile; Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, (BWI), 90.00, N, Mile; Lancaster, (LNS), 6.00, W, Mile
Area description
City - Location Type: City

Amenities

  • 24 Hour Front Desk
  • Air Conditioned
  • AM/FM Alarm Clock
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Business center
  • City Center
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Concierge Desk
  • Connecting Rooms
  • Cribs Available
  • Elevators
  • Exercise Gym
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Free Newspaper
  • Grab Bars in Bathroom
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • Health Club
  • High-speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Indoor Pool
  • Internet Access
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Laundry/Valet Services
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • News Stand
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Room Service
  • Safe
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Telephone
  • Television with Cable
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • TV Remote Control
  • Valet Parking
  • Vending Machines
  • Video Checkout
  • Wake-up Service

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
4:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (12)

Ratings and reviews for Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Overall score

4.5 / 5
12 out of 12
Amenities:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.2

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
S0ni
New Jersey, USA
Nov 2, 2011

Great weekend trip

Check in was nice and easy. We didnt have a problem with parking as others stated. We parked in the public garage in a spot reserved for the marriot and handed the ticket to the receptionist in which she stamped and for $16 gave us access to come in and out for 24 hours. The rooms were extremely clean and comfy! The hotel is in a great location we walked around and had coffee at the Prince Street cafe. Everything is also in a close driving range. The October blizzard messed up our plans but we made the best of it. Only minor issue was the price of movie rentals they are just about the same price as actually buying the DVD! And the fee for Wifi is a little pricey in 2011 it should just be free! But all in all, I would recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

3
Mom of two children and one husband
Philadelphia, PA
Feb 23, 2011

Fair Experience

My husband and I traveled to Lancaster for a quiet, relaxing weekend getaway. We booked a hotel room at the last minute and were very pleased with the amenities that the receptionist had disclosed to us. We were asked if we would like to add breakfast to our hotel stay for an additional $10 per day. The receptionist told us that this would be available to us in our hotel room. We did not find out this was incorrect until we had already been charged for room service. After asking the hotel staff we were informed that we would have to redeem this by dining in the hotel's restaurant. If we would have known this we would not have accepted the offer because we were not expecting to leave the hotel room early in the morning and dine publicly. Also, we were told that the hotel had free parking. During check-out we found out that this was incorrect. Parking is $16.00 per night. None of this information was disclosed to us during check-in as it should have been. While checking out I disclosed my concerns with the person at the front desk. She seemed unempathetic and did not wish to accomodate us until I told her that we planned to return in May and probably would not stay there upon our return. At that time she gave us a free day of parking. Also, it would have been nice if we were informed that most all attractions in the area are closed on Sunday, including the spa located inside the hotel. Overall our experience was fair. The best part of the hotel was the heated indoor pool and the comfortable bed, which by the way, we found a bottle of make-up within the sheets the second day of our stay which was completely disgusting. It is possible that as a last resort we will return to the marriott at penn square but most likely will shop around for another hotel when we return to Lancaster.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Many attractions of all types but mostly all are closed on Sundays

Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

5
Comin' home for Christmas...
Chambersburg PA
Dec 29, 2010

Christmas at the Marriott in Lancaster

My husband and I are from Lancaster PA but have lived about 80 miles away for the past seven years. We come home every couple of months to visit family and friends, but seldom spend time in the downtown area. We travel often but decided to treat ourselves for Christmas and stay at the brand new Marriott in the center of town. The staff was very accomodating, the room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. We ate at the restaurant and were very pleased with the service and the food. It is a well-appointed hotel with an immense lobby area and the Christmas decorations were beautiful and in good taste. The only downside I see concerns the TV in our room. It's large and very nice, but they need to have a printed channels card. There are so many channels (a good thing) that you can never remember them all and the way to find a channel you want was very aggravating. Except for that minor item, I would highly recommend this hotel to one and all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The hotel has a very nice dining room, but if you want a change, there are some good restaurants and bars within a two block area. When the Central Market is open (Tues., Fri. and Sat.) you have a whole new type of food...sandwiches, soups, coffees, pastries, etc. and it's directly across the street from the hotel. They are all local vendors, and I find it nostalgic just to walk through and take in all the sights and smells. You shouldn't miss this treat.

Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

5
Travler from Easton
Easton, PA
Dec 19, 2010

Lancaster getaway

Went to the American Music Christmas show, show was great, stayed at the Marriot Hotel in Penns Grant, 15min drive from Show, but worth the drive, service was great, restaurant was accomodating, we had a large party of 17 and they were able to accomodate us. Overal great customer service..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

3
RP
New Jersey
Jun 8, 2010

Lancaster Marriot

The Marriot was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the band playing in the foyer on Friday night. The other guests were all in a good mood. The front desk staff were fine. However the waite staff at the restaurant seemed distracted and inattentive. They were not very good at their job and appeared to not want to be there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

5
K & J
Business
PA
May 8, 2010

Business Trip

Easy 15 minute drive to Rockvale and Tanger Outlets. Super friendly front desk staff! 1-3 easy walking blocks to many very good places to eat!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Take King Street (one way) all the way to outlets and Dutch Wonderland. A little trickier getting back to hotel with one way streets.

Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

5
Mom and grandmother
Corning, New York
Dec 7, 2009

worth every penny and great price!

This is a beautiful Hotel. The indoor pool was amazing and so was the fitness room. The staff were friendly and accomidating. Food in the restruant was wonderful. Could not have had a better location to see the the sights in Lancaster, Pa. Recommend it 100%.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

We walked around downtown. Short drive to anything else we wanted to see.

Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

4
Steve
Pittsburgh
Nov 21, 2009

Wonderful location. Close to the action.

Across the street from the indoor farmer's market. Walking distance to magnificent shopping and eating. In hotel spa for a wonderful massage.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Carr's is a basement restaurant with Crush, a great wine bar above.

Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

5
TJ
Detroit, MI
Oct 18, 2009

Beautiful!

This hotel is absolutely beautiful and the staff is friendly and very helpful. The only downside was having to pay for parking at the full garage rate and lack of instructions at the garage for guests.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Time-saving tip: In Hotel

Just park your car in one of the overnight guest spaces and take your ticket to the check-in counter. The garage entrance is on Duke St.

Review of Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Reviewer score

5
Lala
Tyson's Corner, VA
Oct 11, 2009

Great Hotel

The hotel was new and in the center of town. It was a great hotel and the service was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Shopping was very nice however on Sunday all the stores and restaurants are closed - something to keep in mind when planning your trip.

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