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Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 3:00 PM
The Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard is two blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and three blocks from the Reading Terminal Market. The National Consitution Center is one mile away. Built in 1926, this building was converted into a unique 16-story hotel in 1999. On-site restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and a 24-hour gift shop sells snacks and sundries. Wireless Internet access is available in limited public areas. The Courtyard has an indoor pool with a whirlpool. There is a fitness center. Guestrooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary weekday newspapers, cable television with premium channels and coffeemakers.
$25 Gift Card
Book a weekend stay in a "$25 Gift Card" rate category from September 29 - November 22, 2009, for travel from October 2 - December 13, 2009, and receive a voucher redeemable for either one $25 NFLshop.com or one $25 TicketsNow.com online gift card. Each stay also qualifies for a chance to win a trip to New York City to meet football commentator James Brown at a taping of his show: Grand Prize: Trip for 2 to New York City to meet football commentator James Brown at a taping of his show, plus round-trip airfare and a 2-night stay at Courtyard by Marriott 1st Prize: 50-inch flat-screen TV 2nd Prize: Courtyard by Marriott gift card
Offer valid for weekend stays October 2, 2009 - December 13, 2009 at participating Courtyard by Marriott hotels in the USA and Canada. Stays must be booked September 29 - November 22, 2009. Only one Voucher per room per stay provided at check-in. Guest has 30 days from check-out date to redeem the Voucher and receive the promotional NFLshop.com or TicketsNow.com gift card claim code. Gift card claim codes do not expire and are subject to the terms and conditions described on the websites of the respective providers. Gift code distributed in US dollars. A limited number of rooms are available and black- out dates or other restrictions may apply. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotels, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Must be a registered guest to receive offer. Offer not available for groups of 10 or more. Limited quantities available while supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions will be issued. Canadian recipients will receive their gift in US dollars, and all purchases on NFLshop.com and TicketsNow.com will be in US dollars. Void where prohibited. Promotion ends December 13, 2009. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THE COURTYARD GAMEDAY GIVEAWAY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES (D.C.) AND CANADA 18 YEARS AND OLDER. VOID IN QUEBEC AND WHERE PROHIBITED. Sweepstakes ends December 13, 2009. For Official Rules, alternate method of entry, to opt-out, prize descriptions and odds disclosure, visit www.courtyard.com/biggame. Winners will be notified by e-mail. If Canadian resident, mathematical skill-testing question to be correctly answered in order to win. 3 Sweepstakes prizes (approximate retail values from $2,500 USD to $500) available to be won. Sponsor: Marriott International, Inc., 10400 Fernwood Road, Bethesda, MD, 20817, U.S.A. Ask your Courtyard representative about the Official Rules for the promotion or visit www.courtyard.com/biggame.
Number of Rooms: 498 Number of Floors: 16
Fitness Equipment , Parking (valet) , Swimming pool - indoor , Concierge desk , Business center , Bar/lounge , Elevator/lift , Restaurant(s) in hotel , Room service (limited hours) , ATM/banking , Gift shops or newsstand , Number of rooms: 498, Number of floors: 16, Conference room(s) , Event catering , Audio-visual equipment , Business services , Air-conditioned public areas , Patio , Parking (surcharge) , Coffee in lobby , Internet access in public areas - surcharge , Breakfast available (surcharge) , Laundry facilities , Spa tub , Currency exchange , Exhibit space , Self parking , Safe-deposit box - front desk , Multilingual staff , Complimentary newspapers in lobby , 24-hour front desk , Porter/bellhop , Express check-out , Security guard , Banquet facilities , Ballroom(s) , Internet access in public areas - high speed , Meeting rooms (small groups) , Parking garage , Parking (secure) , Wedding services , Express check- in , Dry cleaning/laundry service
Internet access - complimentary , Electronic/magnetic keys , Premium TV channel(s) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Internet access - high speed , Complimentary toiletries , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Clock radio , Rollaway beds , Voice mail , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Climate control , Desk , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Multi-line phone , Coffee/tea maker , Housekeeping (daily), Shower/tub combination , Pay movies , Premium bedding , Extra towels/bedding in room , Electronic check-out , Blackout drapes/curtains , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Television - Cable service , Electronic/magnetic keys , Premium TV channel(s) , Internet access - complimentary , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Internet access - high speed , Voice mail , Rollaway beds , Air conditioning , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Multi-line phone , Complimentary toiletries , Coffee/tea maker , Housekeeping (daily), Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic check-out , Extra towels/bedding in room , Pay movies , Premium bedding , Shower/tub combination , Television - Cable service , Internet access - high speed , Premium TV channel(s) , Electronic/magnetic keys , Internet access - complimentary , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Voice mail , Cribs (infant beds) available , Rollaway beds , Multi-line phone , Housekeeping (daily), Hair dryer , Complimentary toiletries , Iron/ironing board , Air conditioning , Coffee/tea maker , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Electronic check-out , Blackout drapes/curtains , Extra towels/bedding in room , Pay movies , Premium bedding , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Shower/tub combination , Television - Cable service , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Coffee/tea maker , Housekeeping (daily), Multi-line phone , Complimentary toiletries , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Clock radio , Desk , Climate control , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Voice mail , Rollaway beds , Cribs (infant beds) available , Internet access - high speed , Premium TV channel(s) , Electronic/magnetic keys , Internet access - complimentary , Air conditioning , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Premium bedding , Pay movies , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic check-out , Extra towels/bedding in room , Shower/tub combination , Television - Cable service
CONVENTION CENTER - 2 BLOCKS
City Hall - Across the Street
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 2 blocks
Reading Terminal Market - 2 blocks
Gallery at Market East - 4 blocks
Avenue of the Arts - 4 blocks
Kimmel Center - 7 blocks
Independence Hall - 1.0 mile
Liberty Bell - 1.0 mile
National Constitution Center - 1.0 mile
Betsy Ross House - 1.0 mile
Franklin Institute - 1.0 mile
Penn's Landing - 1.5 miles
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 1.5 miles
University of Pennsylvania - 3.5 miles
Pets not allowed Check-in time is 3 PM Check-out time is 11 AM
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.