My husband and I stayed at the Marriott Downtown for the annual Army-Navy Game. We traveled as a couple, but had family and friends meet us at the hotel where we all enjoyed spending time. I didn't realize beforehand that the hotel was hosting the annual ball and was the main headquarters for the Army. Because that was the point of our trip, it was a unexpected and good surprise to find ourselves in the middle of the festivities.

In general for a trip to Philly, I would recommend the Downtown Marriott because of it's easy access to public transportation. We took the train directly from the airport, which dropped us a block away from the hotel, and it was possible to walk under cover directly to the hotel. Outside the main doors on Market Street is a stop for buses and the subway, and the historical district is a very short trip by transportation or 15 minute walk. Philly has it done right, with all the sports arenas in one area, which again, is just a straight subway trip to the end of the line from the station near City Hall.

The hotel itself was in good shape; the staff was attentive and interested. Of course the game weekend creates a holiday atmosphere and puts everyone in a good mood and on high alert so service was excellent. Looking at it as a reviewer, I do have to admit the room needed a dusting, but everything else was in order. I also liked the room safe. Noise wasn't an issue despite the party scene downstairs in the main lobby.

FYI: we walked quite a bit around the area looking for a few little places for breakfast and discovered the best breakfast (although not the cheapest) right at the hotel restaurant.

We also got great service from the concierge the evening of arrival, who advised us on a good restaurant for our group of varied ages, some of whom had already eaten dinner and wanted dessert, and others who were ready for a full course meal.

I've stayed here countless times. It is solid. Generally very clean and well-run. it is a generic 3.5 star business traveler type of hotel though, so don't expect anything special either in terms of service or style. The pool and exercise room are very good. One time I stayed here, there were not towels in my room, and another time there were a lot of smudges on the inside glass of my window, but I've stayed here more than twenty times and those are the only small inconveniences I've ever suffered.

I booked my stay here on Priceline for a weekend trip for a girlfriend and myself. We had a great time because we were close to everything, especially South St and the market place. I would definitely stay here again.

I love to travel! But I ALWAYS come home with some type of odd experience that leads me to an upgrade or something due to things that go wrong on trips that should not go wrong. Not here....I stayed at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown for a dance competition. All I can say is WOW! I think this is one of the friendlies hotels that I have every stayed. When I stay at a hotel because of a dance competition, I have learned not to expect the hotel to care the same as the hotels I stay at on vacations. This was not the case. The hotel did everything it promised to do and more!! I checked in 11:30 PM and there was staff at the desk. He was friendly and extremely helpful. I asked my have another party's room near mine and he said he would. (When they check in, their room was across the hall). My room was in the corner and spacious, clean and had plenty of towels. I had requested a refrigerator and there was one in the room. I asked for more towels and was told it would take awhile so I did not need to wait and when I returned.. the towels were actually in the bathroom! The concierge recommended cafe's, restaurants and was very helpful with any questions that I had. All of the recommendations that I followed were fabulous. He told us to try "Green Eggs and Ham".. we went 2x's. He recommended a French Cafe on Walnut . I brought 8 people and that was fabulous. He called Maggiano's for us and tried to make reservations for 20. When he was told they were full. He asked them to talk to the manager and then he gave them my number to see if they could help us out. The concierge actually knew Philadelphia! He was friendly, informative and knew my name within a day of arriving at the hotel. EVERY staff member of the hotel that I walked by or had a conversation with went out of their way to greet me. I asked the valet to keep my car in front for a few minutes while I put some things in it.. and he said "sure." The cleaning people, bell hop, front desk, EVERYONE greeted me when I walked by. I have never experienced a hotel so friendly at all levels. I was very impressed!! The location of the hotel was perfect for us since the dance competition was in the convention center. We did not have to go outside to get there. There is also a hugh food market/ food court across the street which was great to find food for the dancers. Even if you are not hungry you should see this!! It has every type of food you could want. The hotel has a large lobby with plenty of seating to sit and wait to meet others. There is a restaurant, Starbucks, and a few bars. We went out to eat or bought food from the food market so I do not know how it is.