About us
In the city where great leaders once met to declare independence, it pays to think big. So make some history of your own. Bring your event to the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, the second largest convention hotel in the Northeast, and a soaring landmark in the city’s business and historic center. With nearly 100,000 sq ft of meeting space – connected by skybridge to nearly 1 million more at the Pennsylvania Convention Center – you can realize your grandest ambitions, or create a more intimate atmosphere. Whatever event you’re planning, use our smart and flexible space to deliver brilliant results.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandMarriott Hotels
Built1995
Renovated2024
Total meeting space93,868 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms1,408
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
-2025 "Best of" by Meetings Today (9th time winner)
-2024 and 2025 Cvent's Top 25 Meeting Hotels in North America
-Philadelphia is among eight places across the globe featured in Conde Nast Traveler's 2021 Gold List’s "destinations" category.
-2019 Stella Award Winner for "Best F&B in the Northeast"
-2016 - Meetings & Conventions Magazine voted us:
• Gold Elite – Best Hotel/Resort – Northeast
• Gold Award – Best On-Site Support Staff – Northeast
• Gold Award – Best Green Initiatives – Northeast
• Gold Award – Best Renovation - Northeast
• The GOLD KEY “elite” award - Northeast
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Spa or salon
Transportation
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027
May 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027
Aug 1, 2027 - Sep 30, 2027
Feb 1, 2028 - Feb 29, 2028
Jul 1, 2028 - Sep 30, 2028
Dec 1, 2028 - Feb 28, 2029
May 1, 2029 - May 31, 2029
Jul 1, 2029 - Jul 31, 2029
Oct 1, 2029 - Oct 31, 2029
Dec 1, 2029 - Dec 31, 2029
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Mar 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Jul 01 - Aug 31Dec 01 - Dec 31
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
93,868 sq. ft.
Largest room
34,300 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
72
Second largest room
31,962 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
30,274 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
93,868 sq. ft.
Largest room
34,300 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
72
Second largest room
31,962 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
30,274 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
360 sq. ft. 24 x 15 sq. ft. | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
770 sq. ft. 35 x 22 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 50 | - | 50 | - | - | 24 | |
280 sq. ft. 20 x 14 sq. ft. | - | 14 | - | 14 | - | - | - | |
420 sq. ft. 21 x 20 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 50 | 16 | 30 | 50 | 24 | 16 | |
455 sq. ft. 21 x 23 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 50 | 16 | 30 | 50 | 24 | 16 | |
590 sq. ft. 27 x 23 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 65 | 24 | 50 | 65 | 40 | 20 | |
590 sq. ft. 27 x 23 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 65 | 24 | 50 | 65 | 40 | 20 | |
590 sq. ft. 27 x 23 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 65 | 24 | 50 | 65 | 40 | 20 | |
590 sq. ft. 27 x 23 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 65 | 24 | 50 | 65 | 40 | 20 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
1,408
Single (1 bed)
597
Double (2 beds)
736
Suites
76
Tax rate
8%
Occupancy rate
16.37%
Total guest rooms
1,408
Single (1 bed)
597
Double (2 beds)
736
Suites
76
Tax rate
8%
Occupancy rate
16.37%
Location
Getting Here
Across the street from SEPTA's Jefferson Station.
Distance from airport
10 mi
Distance from airport 10 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
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Cancellation Policy
72 Hours
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Fully renovated, including guest rooms, meeting space, and public spaces. New addition of unique event spaces including an Art Gallery and Liberty Lanes bi-level bowling alley and lounge.
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Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
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Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Philadelphia Marriott Downtown's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Philadelphia Marriott Downtown have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Philadelphia Marriott Downtown and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Philadelphia Marriott Downtown's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Philadelphia Marriott Downtown developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Philadelphia Marriott Downtown clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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