$127 Avg/night
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Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

3 stars
21 N Juniper Street, 21 North Juniper Street @ City Hall, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.2
out of 5
84 reviews
Friendly and helpful staff

Good location close to good restaurants and arts. Staff friendly and conversant, yet professional.... See full review

  • PS Pearls
  • Nov 12, 2012
Very high end, with an unbelievable view of City Hall

We really enjoyed our stay! This hotel is across the street from Philadelphia's magnificent City... See full review

  • Kalev
  • Aug 13, 2012
Historic hotel near sights, cultural districts, convention center

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown has recaptured the grandeur of the original 1926 City Hall Annex building. Located across the street from City Hall, one block from the convention center and a short walk to the historic and cultural districts, the hotel puts guests in the heart of Philadelphia. Convenient amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool and whirlpool and an on-site restaurant and lounge. High-speed Internet access is complimentary in all rooms.

Highlights
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places with original 1920s architectural details
  • Indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center with all-new LifeFitness equipment featuring individual LCD televisions
  • Location within walking distance of most popular Center City attractions
  • Complimentary high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel
Rooms

The 18-story Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown provides 498 nonsmoking guest rooms and suites with 11-foot ceilings. Rooms are decorated primarily in white and royal blue with art deco-style furnishings. All rooms include a 42 inch LCD television, refrigerator, and iHome docking station. In addition, a work desk, ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed Internet access is provided.

Features
The hotel's on-site restaurant, NINETEEN26, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Transportation
  • SEPTA Subway 13th Street Station (across the street)
  • Greyhound Bus Terminal (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
  • Amtrak 30th Street Station (1.4 mi/2.3 km)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (10 mi/16.1 km)
Attractions
  • City Hall (across the street)
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • Reading Terminal Market (0.1 mi/0.2 km)
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (0.4 mi/0.6 km)
  • Historic District (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Rittenhouse Square (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art (1.5 mi/2.4 km)
  • Professional sports/concert venues (3.4 mi/5.5 km)
  • Sesame Place (22 mi/35.4 km)
Business
  • Nearly 11,000 square feet of meeting space
  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Meeting/catering specialists
  • Audio/Visual equipment
  • Catering services
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

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Hotel Map

39.953 -75.1625
Area served
Center City Philadelphia
Nearby airports
Philadelphia International Airport, (PHL), 10.00, MI, SE;
Area description
City Center, Location Type: City

Nearby points of interest

  • University of Pennsylvania: 1.6 mi
  • Citizens Bank Park: 3.3 mi
  • Veterans Stadium: 3.6 mi
  • Lincoln Financial Field: 3.6 mi
  • Wachovia Center: 3.7 mi
  • Philadelphia Cruise Terminal: 4.3 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Air conditioned
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Barber shop
  • Barber/Beauty shop
  • Bath tub
  • Business center
  • Car rental desk
  • Coffee maker in room
  • Continental breakfast
  • Cordless phone
  • Cribs available
  • Drugstore
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • Express checkout
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Florist
  • Free newspaper
  • Guest laundromat
  • Hairdryer in room
  • Health club
  • High-speed internet
  • Ice machine
  • Indoor pool
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry/Valet services
  • Maid service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Microwave
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Radio
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe deposit box
  • Security
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sofa bed
  • Telephone
  • Television with cable
  • Temperature control
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • TV remote control
  • Valet parking
  • Vending machines
  • Wake-up service
  • Wet bar

Dining

NINETEEN 26
Enjoy a delicious meal at NINETEEN 26, our lively on-site downtown Philadelphia restaurant offering exciting drinks and classic American fare.
StarbucksĀ® Coffee Bar
Start off your morning with your favorite selection of coffees and pastries, or swing by in the evening for an iced lattƩ or steaming espresso.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 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 (84)

Ratings and reviews for Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Overall score

4.2 / 5
84 out of 84
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Hotel staff:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.1

92% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Girl Scout Leader Forever
Baltimore, MD
Dec 28, 2012

Planning Adventure

I took a group of Girl Scout to the Courtyard Marriott to "practice" for our upcoming trip to Europe and to do some planning. The hotel staff was super friendly and helpful right from the start. The front desk person found us 3 rooms together, offered suggestions on dining options, and even gave the girls some ideas about what we could do on Thursday morning and offered a map with directions for locating them. The rooms were spacious enough for all 12 of us to meet in one room for planning. And I know some of the girls really enjoyed the pool.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

4
LadyYoli
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Dec 10, 2012

Fabulous Location!

We walked to everything from this very comfortable centrally located hotel!

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

If you forget anything, Macy's is just across the street!

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

3
JGold
Business
Connecticut
Dec 6, 2012

good accommodations and price in Central Philly

I have stayed here several times as it is a central location, valet parking is reasonable, and the rooms are standard Courtyard type rooms. Staff was courteous and room was clean. Love that they have a Starbucks in the lobby.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

5
PS Pearls
Business
Oregon
Nov 12, 2012

Friendly and helpful staff

Good location close to good restaurants and arts. Staff friendly and conversant, yet professional. Building is older with some quaint features such as the entry and elevator. Nice, well equiped workout room.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Di Bruno Brothers deli is an absolute treat!

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Mannafromhell
York, Pa
Sep 14, 2012

It's right next to city hall

Great location, cheap parking (for a large city) with 24hr unlimited in/out valet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

5
Lanunez
new york
Aug 13, 2012

Great location and service

I just had 2 days to see Philly so I chose a hotel in the vecinity of the places I wanted to visit. This hotel is perfectly located, the rooms are extremely comfortable, large and clean. The bed was great. There is a restaurant/bar/starbucks on the lobby floor which is very convenient. Service was great and food was good. I would stay there again!!

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

Use the Phlash bus to see the city.

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

5
Kalev
Scarsdale, NY
Aug 13, 2012

Very high end, with an unbelievable view of City Hall

We really enjoyed our stay! This hotel is across the street from Philadelphia's magnificent City Hall, and just down the street from the Reading Terminal Market (foods and restaurants), and next to the convention center and Chinatown. Room was ultra clean, well air conditioned, no old cigarette smell, and the bed was perfect!. Nice sized room, not too big or too small. This is a new hotel in a refurbished 1926 building. Only wish is that the pool was a bit bigger, it is really small.

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

you can save a lot on parking by skipping the $45 valet park at the hotel, and instead, parking at one of the numerous lots up on Broad Street, north of City Hall. They charge about $20, or even less if you use their Early Bird specials.

Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Megan 83
Harrisburg Pa
Aug 13, 2012

Great weekend getaway!

We arrived around 6pm on a Saturday. Check in was easy and fast. Our room was clean and comfortable. We specifically booked here due to location and the in room mini fridge. We like to save money and add comfort to our trip by bringing snacks and our own alcoholic/non alcoholic drinks. When we noticed our fridge was not cold we called the front desk. They sent someone up to look at it within ten min. They tried a few things but ended up replacing the whole thing. So there was a small snag but it was corrected so quickly we did not even care. The staff was friendly and helpful. Valet takes about a 30 min so be sure to call ahead if you are on a time schedule. We had a very pleasant stay and would recommend this hotel to couples, familys and business travelers.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

5
PC and EH
New York, New York
Aug 7, 2012

Great stay for a romantic getaway!

Stayed here for a little romantic weekend getaway with my gal and it was amazing! The hotel is in a great location in the heart of Philadelphia a stone throw away from City Hall. The staff is top notch and the room was comfortable, clean , with a great view of the city. I recommend the Courtyard to anyone looking for an affordable and enjoyable stay in Philly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

Reviewer score

4
Kate art lover
Kansas city, MO
Jul 22, 2012

Convenience

Good experience. Would stay there again. Excellent location. Visited museums, historical sites, all convenient.

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

Barnes Foundation, order ticket in advance, if you like art, especially impressionist and post-impressionist, do not miss this experience

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