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Philadelphia Marriott Old City Review
The 4-star Philadelphia Marriott Old City, located in the very heart of the Center City district of Philadelphia, at a distance of 1.6 km from Franklin Square Park, features a gym, a swimming pool, and a courtyard. Featuring 364 rooms with views of the port, the hotel is approximately 10 minutes by car from South Street.
The hotel offers a continental breakfast in the restaurant. Guests can enjoy American cuisine at the American restaurant or have finger food and seafood at the lobby bar. Sample Italian specialities at Positano Coast located just a 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
This property is in the very heart of Philadelphia, just a minute's drive from Franklin Court Biographical Museum. The whiz-bang museum "National Constitution Center" is within a 5-minute drive of the Marriott Old City, which is also situated merely a 6-minute walk from the kid-friendly Independence Seaport Museum.
The accommodation is situated in hills. Philadelphia Marriott Old City allows you to enjoy such natural sights as the four - acre Camden Children's Garden a 10-minute drive away.
The property gives access to public transport, as it is only a 5-minute walk from 2nd Street underground station and just a short stroll from Chestnut Street & South 2nd Street bus stop.
Some of the renovated rooms feature complimentary wireless internet and electrical adapters as well as coffee/tea making equipment. They are furnished with superb decor.
The Marriott Old City Philadelphia will also help you keep fit with strength-training and fitness classes at a fitness suite available on site. Business travellers will have access to a business centre provided on site.
Impressions
Pros
- Wonderful brand-new hotel in a historic style building.
- Good and absolutely perfect location a 10-minute walk to Independence Hall.
- Nestled in a central area surrounded by the national park and a river.
- A lot of rooms, some with a huge TV and a king bed.
- Restaurant serving local food.
- Lobby bar offering soft drinks.
- Excellent service and an early check-in.
- Rates are great.
Cons
- A few guests were disappointed with very dated bathrooms.
- Occasional complaints about a few inattentive staff members.
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Benjamin Franklin Museum 560 m (1837 ft)
- Liberty Bell Center 860 m (2822 ft)
- Science History Institute 450 m (1476 ft)
- Adventure Aquarium 1.69 km (1.05 mi.)
- Congress Hall 800 m (2625 ft)
- Independence Seaport Museum 570 m (1870 ft)
- Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial 440 m (1444 ft)
- Independence Hall 730 m (2395 ft)
- National Constitution Center 1.22 km (4003 ft)
- Liberty Bell 790 m (2592 ft)
Restaurants nearby
- Positano Coast 160 m (525 ft)
- Buffalo Billiards 310 m (1017 ft)
- Ariana Restaurant 320 m (1050 ft)
- Brasil's Nightclub 330 m (1083 ft)
- Spasso 470 m (1542 ft)
- Han Dynasty 310 m (1017 ft)
- The Olde Bar 140 m (459 ft)
Transportation
- 2nd Street 480 m (1575 ft)
- 5th Street 840 m (2756 ft)
- 8th Street 1.26 km (4134 ft)
- 9th-10th & Locust 1.30 km (4265 ft)
- Chestnut Street & South 2nd Street 300 m (984 ft)
- 42 To Wyncote 570 m (1870 ft)
- Market Street & South 3rd Street 580 m (1903 ft)
- 57 To Whitman Plaza 720 m (2362 ft)
- Adventure Aquarium 1.84 km (1.14 mi.)
- Entertainment Center 1.85 km (1.15 mi.)
- Cooper Street-Rutgers 2.29 km (1.42 mi.)
- Philadelphia Market Street 990 m (3248 ft)
- Greyhound Terminal 1.66 km (1.03 mi.)
Facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Catering service
- Mini-fridge
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- In-room safe
- Living room
- Bottled water
- Turndown service
- Dining table
- In-room desk
- Paid films
- Voice mail
- Radio
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- Paid valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Ballroom
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
Activities for Kids
- Cots available
- Children's menu
- Playground
Rooms
Philadelphia Marriott Old City FAQ
Key Features
- private parking
- wifi in all areas
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness center
- restaurant
- room service
- facilities for disabled guests
- 24-hour front desk
- bar
- breakfast
Contact Information
arvel.hall@marriott.com
Website
Reservation: +1-888-475-8114
+1 215 238 6652