Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown

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Courtyard by Marriott
8.3 (297 reviews)
1421 Arch Street , Philadelphia , US
+1 215-422-8200

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location
Spacious, comfortable and attractive rooms
Friendly and welcoming staff (notably breakfast server)
Good value for money
Classy hotel and pleasant breakfast room
Cons:
Cleanliness lapses (unclean rooms/floors, housekeeping missed stays)
Poor lighting in some rooms; maintenance issues (drain, lamps)
No/free parking access and high parking fees
Limited amenities (no minibar/room service reported)
Mixed/average breakfast for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6.2
Multiple guests reported cleanliness issues: rooms/floors needing cleaning, requests to fix drains not promptly addressed, and at least one stay with no housekeeping during the visit.
Service
9.1
Staff repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming; breakfast server singled out as excellent. Some isolated service issues (slow email response) but overall strongly positive.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised as being in the city center and very convenient for sights and transportation; repeatedly called a highlight of stays.
Room Quality
9
Rooms described as spacious, beautiful, comfortable and upscale; some specific problems with lighting in certain rooms and occasional smaller replacement rooms.
Amenities
7.5
Mixed: attractive facilities and fancy breakfast room noted, but lacks some expected conveniences (no minibar, no/limited room service reported, parking access difficult/expensive).
Value for Money
9.1
Several guests highlighted very good value and great price-for-quality; parking cost noted as a detractor but overall perceived as good value.
Food and Beverage
7.8
Breakfast received both strong praise from some guests (amazing/well-prepared) and criticism from others (fairly average); overall mixed but decent.
Overall Experience
8.1
Generally pleasant stays with excellent location, lovely rooms and friendly staff, but marred for some by cleanliness, lighting and parking/amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:23

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in the comfort of guest rooms at Le Meridien Philadelphia, featuring a 55-inch flat-screen TV, iPod docking station, and upscale amenities like bottled water and a minibar.

Historic Charm and Modern Amenities
Experience the unique blend of a 10-story historic building with a 75-foot central courtyard, paired with modern conveniences such as a 24-hour gym and a French restaurant serving delectable meals.

Prime Location for Exploration
Located near iconic landmarks like the Rocky Steps and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, as well as cultural attractions such as The Franklin Institute and Reading Terminal Market, Le Meridien offers the perfect base for your Philadelphia adventures.

Book now to elevate your stay at Le Meridien Philadelphia and create unforgettable memories in the City of Brotherly Love.

Important information:

Please note that pets with up to 75 pounds of weight are permitted only.

Please note, the breakfast included rate is applicable for two guests only. Any additional guests will be charged.

Newly Renovated.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PHL

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 297 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.2
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Sandra • couple • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Gerardo • couple • cl
8
Buena ubicación en Filadelfia
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Acceso incómodo

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Stefania • family_with_children • it
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
9
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Dominique • couple • fr
9
Belle étape
Pros:

Le Phyllie sandwich

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Jose Antonio • extended_group • es
9
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Susanne • couple • us
9
Pros:

Comfortable and quiet room. Good value.

Cons:

Good location near sights and transportation.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Tanizaki • couple • jp
8
Pros:

1) location was awesome. Right in the center !


2) Breakfast was not buffet but still filling and good


3) Place was clean, spacious


4) staff was polite

Cons:

1) no parking

2) staff didnt reply to my email when I inquired on booking about check in.


3

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Jelo • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Lage

Cons:

Frühstück

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Erdenemyadag • extended_group • us
6
Not bad
Pros:

The location is perfect

Cons:

Room service and its complishments

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mohammad • family_with_children • us
10
Very comfortable room and great location to enjoy downtown Philly
Pros:

Building and rooms were very beautiful. Hotel staff were very friendly and welcoming

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Feng • couple • us
3
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Darren • solo_traveller • ie
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Katie • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Friendly

Cons:

Cold lobby, need Trash bags on room

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lukas • couple • at
8
Cons:

No room service.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Shantaria • couple • us
8
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Ula • family_with_children • us
9
Beautiful and great value
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Philly. Very classy room, fancy breakfast room. Very comfortable and upscale, great value.

Cons:

I wish that check-in and check-out were a bit smoother.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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alina • extended_group • at
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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ALI • extended_group • sa
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Luis Almeida • family_with_children • us
10
Perfect for World Cup game we went to see.
Pros:

City center

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee