COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT PHILADELPHIA DOWNTOWN, Philadelphia

Le Meridien Philadelphia - A 10-story Georgian revival hotel with French dining and a 75-foot atrium courtyard in Center City

Located in the heart of Center City's business district, this historic Philadelphia hotel occupies a restored 10-story Georgian revival building that once served as the city's YMCA. The 202-room Le Meridien features original architectural details including stone fireplaces, oak paneling, and fluted columns in the Grand Ballroom. Each room comes equipped with Illy coffee makers, mini-fridges, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour room service. The French restaurant aMuse serves traditional bistro fare including onion soup gratinee and signature steak frites in a space adorned with graceful archways and classic woodwork. A 24-hour fitness center provides cardio and weight training equipment, while 7500 square feet of event space incorporates natural light through the central atrium's skylights. Le Meridien Philadelphia stands less than one block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and directly across from City Hall, the second tallest masonry building in the world. Notable attractions within 1 mile include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Independence Hall, and the Barnes Foundation.

Pros

Original YMCA architectural elements preserved, including the striking Abele Library design

Natural light floods the 75-foot central atrium courtyard

Multiple languages spoken by staff: English, Spanish, and French

Pet-friendly accommodation for dogs up to 50 pounds

Cons

Daily pet fee of $65 may be costly for some guests

Located between busy thoroughfares, resulting in potential street noise