Philadelphia Marriott DowntownvsApple Hostels Philadelphia
Both properties are praised by professionals. On balance, Philadelphia Marriott Downtown ranks slightly better than Apple Hostels Philadelphia. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown ranks #21 in Philadelphia with approval from 7 sources including Gayot, Zagat and Fodor's.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $152/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"The largest hotel in the state, and then some, the thrice-incarnated Philadelphia Marriott is high volume -- and surprisingly high service." Full review
"For an intrinsically impersonal type of place, the Marriott tries hard to meet special needs; it also offers some of the lowest rates in its price category." Full review
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You can request, at no additional cost, one of the 250 "rooms that work," with adjustable desks and extra lighting and outlets.
Upper-middle-range
"The colossal Philadelphia Marriott Downtown takes up an entire block near City Hall." Full review
"A world-class convention hotel connected to the Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott offers upgraded amenities on concierge-level floors."
"Located six blocks west of Independence Park, in a convenient central location, this massive Marriott is among the largest hotels in Pennsylvania, and a contender for biggest hotel on the east coast." Full review
"The hotel takes up an entire city block, and the lobby reception area resides in a 5-story atrium, complete with music, landscaping and a flowing fountain."
3.5
""Lovely", modern rooms outfitted with "comfortable" beds and "high-quality" bathroom amenities -- along with a "convenient" location adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center."
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
Rough Guide
Frommer's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
32 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $19/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Business Center
"Friendly hostel wedged between Independence Hall National Park and Old City, with bunk beds from $30, some private rooms and free games, tea and coffee. No curfews."
"Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park." Full review
"Male, female and coed dorms and eight private rooms which feature a queen-sized bed and bunk beds or two sets of bunk beds with a private living area." Full review
Top choice
"The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street." Full review