Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Hotels
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
8.4 (621 reviews)
25 South Queen Street , Lancaster , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and nice area
Good staff
Great location
Cons:
Pool cleanliness issues
Poor parking experience
Extra charges for amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Mixed feedback, with several mentions of cleanliness issues, especially regarding the pool.
Service
9.26
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews.
Location
9.3
Great location with good nearby amenities and atmosphere.
Room Quality
8.25
Generally good, but some issues with pillows in specific rooms.
Amenities
7.78
Good amenities but limited availability, especially towels at the pool.
Value for Money
7.74
Concerns regarding extra charges for parking and wifi.
Food and Beverage
8.29
Good food but missed complimentary breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.76
Good stay with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:15

Property Description

Historic Charm Meets Modern Luxury

Beaux Arts Beauty: Experience the unique blend of historic charm and modern luxury with the Beaux Arts-style façade of the former Watt & Shand Department Store.

Tech-Savvy Comfort: Enjoy the convenience of 32-inch LCD TVs and plug-in panels for electronic devices in every room, ensuring a comfortable and connected stay.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in locally sourced dishes at the Penn Square Grille and sip on exquisite wines and cocktails at the trendy Rendezvous Lounge.

Immerse yourself in the heart of Lancaster's downtown scene, steps away from cultural attractions like the Market and Quilt & Textile Museum and the historic Central Market. Book your stay at Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square for a perfect blend of history and luxury.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MDT

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 621 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 7.78
Value for Money: 7.74
Food and Beverage: 8.29
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Fausto family_with_children us
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller us
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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kathy couple us
10
A perfect place or a stay if you’re visiting Lancaster
Pros:

Perfect location and wonderful accommodations I would highly recommend

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Meirav solo_traveller il
8
Pros:

מלון נקי. מסודר. הכל נראה טוב

Cons:

אין wi fi חינם במלון.

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Diana couple us
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Straub couple us
6
We stayed here a couple years ago and had a great experience, however, this time it fell short.
Pros:

Proximity to downtown. The professionalism and enthusiasm of the Concierge. The 24 hour garage parking permit for only $15. The ability to check in early if a room was available, which it was (checked in at 2pm instead of 4pm).

Cons:

One of the bed's sheets were soiled. Pillows were chunky and uncomfortable. The room's motif and atmosphere was bland and impersonal, not very homey or relaxing. Room lighting was very dim. Very skimpy on toiletries amenities. They could have provided mouthwash, a cheap razor, feminine hygiene products, a floss pick. Anything more than a bar of hand soap and cheap moisturizer. No menus for thier restaurants in the room.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Kokhava couple za
8
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tania solo_traveller us
10
Definitely would recommend
Pros:

Prime location. Within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.

Cons:

The bar drinks were overpriced. We had much better cocktails at a local bar/restaurant for far less.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Hendrik couple be
10
Super, aangenaam, proper, ruim enz
Pros:

Perfecte locatie, in het centrum!!

Cons:

Geen andere opmerkingen!

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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John couple ie
3
Nice hotel. Some staff very unfriendly and unhelpful.
Pros:

It was a very central location. Near to everything.

Cons:

Some of the staff in the hotel bar and restaurant were very rude and not very accommodating or helpful.
We had a family meal in the private room on Saturday the 13th June. The main courses were not very nice and the service was very slow. The amount we paid for the meal was not worth it.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Caridad couple us
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Yuliia solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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JACOBS couple us
10
Pros:

Friendly and clean! Right in the center of town. Close to the market and walking to restaurants.

Cons:

Parking

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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ariaceliz0 Friends getaway Newark, New Jersey
10
Lancaster trip
Pros:

Hotel is a great location. M lounge has a great variety of food and is a great space. Room was spacious. Front desk check in staff were friendly and inviting. Status was acknowledged. Hotel is very clean and the staff here is kind.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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R9849QXjb Couples North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
4
Less than awesome
Pros:

My wife and I stayed for two nights. First of all, check-in is no easy task. There is no large Marriott sign letting you know where the hotel is located. You’re driving along a city road, (in the dark), and if you blink, you’ll miss the tiny corner entrance, (which we did). Parking is equally poor. Once you check in, you must drive around the block to the parking garage. Don’t ask them to bundle parking with your room charge as their thermal printer is of such poor quality, the parking garage scanner can’t read the barcode. I was blocking traffic while attempting to get the scanner to read the QR code ticket I received at check in, but it wouldn’t read. I ended up taking a ticket at the booth just so others could enter the garage and subsequently paying the hotel and garage. My wife and I brought two cars and therefore had to pay for four nights of parking.
The rooms are marginal at best. The TVs are so old, you lose half the movie if it’s a widescreen format. When it comes to the beds, it appears as though the Marriott is unable to find fitted sheets that actually fit the bed. Each night my wife and I would wake up and realize we were sleeping on the mattress pad instead of the sheet because the fitted sheet had come loose and had slipped to about mid bed. Attempts to put it back in place were fruitless as it would come loose again within minutes. Pro tip, there are sheets especially made for pillow-top mattresses. Having no idea how often mattress pads are washed, it made us wonder what our faces were laying against all night.
Don’t try to find any outlets or USB charging ports near your bed. There aren’t any. I travel quite a bit and can’t remember the last time I stayed in a hotel that didn’t have a means to charge electronic devices on the nightstand. Overall, not a great experience.

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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Sabrina couple us
8
Well the location and amenities were amazing, staff and guests alike all very nice. But uncontrollables outside the hote
Pros:

The convenience to city destinations was ideal for walking. The restaurant Plough was magnificent.

Cons:

The noise at night with a bar outside our room on the rooftop next door and raving cars and motorcycles. Also chiming of a bell tower. The comfort of the bed was ruined by noise. Did not like the long trip to the parking garage multiple times a day.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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lovestoflyRome Couples Atlanta, Georgia
2
It was awful. I would never recommend this hotel, ever.
Pros:

Pros: Chloe! This girl rocks! Give this girl a job in management. Front desk employees - great. Overall the staff here is amazing.

Cons: We stayed in the East Tower for reference. We had a corner suite that overlooked Tellus360 … on a Saturday night. Unless you intend to be up until at least 3am forget about it. Being in a glass box on the 7th floor every motorcycle and car playing loud music reverberates in the room for 15-30 seconds and sounds like it is in the room with you. It was obnoxious and accosting. Then at around 1:30 am it sounded like a riot was going on … and when we looked out the window there were at least (this is not an exaggeration) 100 people milling around the street (cops were called and on the street as well). By 2:30 the streets were cleared and noise settled down. This was especially disappointing because of the exorbitant expense of that room, which they call a suite. There were other issues but I found them less offensive… such as not being able to close and open black out curtains properly.

I feel like most people get a hotel room for the purpose to sleep, shower and rest. We got very little sleep & rest here.

Side note: the restaurant Plough was very enjoyable. The food was fresh and light.

2026-06-21 via Tripadvisor
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lambert couple us
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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RonR696 Business Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland
10
Very nice property — modern, vibrant appeal!!
Pros:

I only stayed here one night, but I really enjoyed the quiet and comfort of my room. The lobby is spacious and there is a bar, a Starbucks, and a restaurant all awaiting you. The location is very convenient to a host of boutiques, coffee shops, restaurants, and bars.

2026-06-13 via Tripadvisor
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Zachary couple us
2
This was an extremely underwhelming stay that felt more like a run-down motel than the hotel experience I expected.
Pros:

The location was convenient and the check-in process was straightforward. The lobby and common areas appeared well maintained.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the room itself was very disappointing. The bathroom was not as clean, the wallpaper was peeling in several areas, and the thermostat did not work properly, making it difficult to keep the room comfortable. Overall, the room felt dated and poorly maintained, especially for a Marriott property.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee