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Philadelphia Marriott Old City

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 8-minute walk to Independence Hall

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Lounge
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Garden
Philadelphia Marriott Old City sits just steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center. Guests enjoy the on-site restaurant serving American cuisine after sightseeing, then relax with coffee in the garden area where WiFi makes catching up on news easy and convenient.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Club Room, 1 King Bed (Club Lounge Access)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Room, 2 Queen Beds (Club Lounge Access)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Larger Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Club Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2019
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1 Dock St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence Hall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • 2nd St. Station - 5 min walk
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪M Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Glory Beer Bar & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Billiards - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪A Man Full of Trouble - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Philadelphia Marriott Old City

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Liberty Bell Center
Near Independence Hall and Adventure Aquarium, Philadelphia Marriott Old City provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and a library. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Society Commons, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and a ballroom
  • Multilingual staff, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 364 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 26 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Society Commons

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 21,039 square feet of conference space
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1986
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - July 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with premium cable channels
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply (6 feet, 5 inch maximum).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 26 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 787833

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Sheraton Society Hill Philadelphia
Sheraton Hill Philadelphia
Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill
Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel
Sheraton Society
Sheraton Society Hill
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel
Sheraton Society Hill Philadelphia
Society Hill Sheraton
Society Hill Sheraton Philadelphia
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel Philadelphia
Sheraton Philadelphia
Philadelphia Sheraton
Sheraton Hotel Philadelphia
Philadelphia Marriott Old City Hotel
Philadelphia Marriott Old City Philadelphia
Philadelphia Marriott Old City Hotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Is Philadelphia Marriott Old City pet-friendly?

Yes, Philadelphia Marriott Old City allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Philadelphia Marriott Old City?

Valet parking is available for USD 60 per day.

What time is check-in at Philadelphia Marriott Old City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Philadelphia Marriott Old City?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Philadelphia Marriott Old City located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Independence National Historical Park and Independence Hall. Liberty Bell Center and Adventure Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km). 2nd St. Station is 5 minutes by foot and 5th St. Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Philadelphia Marriott Old City Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area very walkable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Caprice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property as well as room was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay in Old City. The front desk and bar staff were awesome! Cant wait to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the location but the room smelled very musty and the noise from the bar was very loud due to the center atrium. Otherwise, we would give this property 5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Close to the charming areas of Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alba i

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful. However, shower leaked (enough to bother during the night), room phone did not work and air conditioner was very loud and difficult to keep stabilized temperature wise. Otherwise, the hotel is amazing! The room service was fast and the food delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful as usual
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I've stayed here several times and every time the experience is great. the front desk staff are always excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Our room was spotless. The lounge areas were inviting. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
very basic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location in the Old City. The inconvenient room layout, design and amenities seemed to have been concocted by someone who doesn’t actually stay in hotel rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Valet went above and beyond
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and helpful. Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Easily walkable to many restaurants and historical sites. Rooms were clean and spacious!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

sharif

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
THE SHOWER FLOOR WAS NOT CLEAN AND THERE WAS ROACHES IN THE ROOM YES ROACHES I DEMAND A REFUND I EXPECTED BETTER FROM THIS PLACE I WILL NOT BE COMING EVER AGAIN I DEMAND A REFUND IM SORRY THE FRONT DESK IS AMAZING THO..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to see a concert in Camden. Lots of shops and dining in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Every effort was made by the staff to be welcoming, efficient, helpful and pleasant. The hotel was well appointed, comfortable, had a nice restaurant and all in all afforded a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very convenient walking distance to the pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a wedding and loved how close the property was to Penn’s Landing and Old City. The staff were very friendly and the spacious bar was a great area for guests to gather after the wedding!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to most attractions in the city (especially good if you’re looking to get your steps in).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

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