The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph CollectionvsThe Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by writers. Overall, The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel scores slightly better than Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel is ranked #24 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 7 reviews like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection
21 N Juniper Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $111/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"This hotel's central location, pleasing City Hall views and gilded lobby compensate for sterile rooms lacking in character." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is a comfortable Marriott-brand hotel housed in the historic, former City Hall Annex building."
Frommer's
"The largest hotel in the state, and then some, the thrice-incarnated Philadelphia Marriott is high volume -- and surprisingly high service." Full review
Fodor's
"This hotel is in the historic City Hall Annex, and the original brass, copper, and bronze details on the elevators and staircases have been lovingly refinished." Full review
Gayot
"Converted from Philadelphia's former City Hall Annex in 1999, this historic building is now a 17-story respite of comfortable, modern rooms in the heart of downtown."
The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain." Full review
Gayot
"Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat
3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's
"Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The 243 guestrooms and suites are classy, efficient, and relatively spacious, though it’s worth upgrading to a suite for a separate sitting area." Full review
National Geographic
"Hilton property with art deco styling on the University of Pennsylvania campus, 238 rooms feature luxuriant bedding, plush robes, and in-room virtual office; wine bar and 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Hilton hotel sits on the U Penn campus. The modern, comfortable rooms still have a classy old-world vibe. Prices double on weekends that have any U Penn-related event." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular choice come graduation time" Full review