The Notary Hotel, Philadelphia, Autograph Collection

The location was great. Close to most anything including public transportation. The room was comfortable. I didn't see or use any services like restaurants, spa, gym, etc.

Great hotel with great location in the center of the city👍

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Historic building near the City Hall. Also by the Reading Market that has so many wonderful places to eat. There are so many attractions in walking distance.

Lovely Autograph property belonging to Marriott. Fantastic location, directly across from City Hall with many food choices in walking distance. Staff was friendly and helpful (with one exception, see end). Room was clean and nicely appointed. Nespresso machine in the room was a nice touch. Parking is challenging but well-managed: valet (simply no room to park) at Center City prices but in-and-out privileges make it better, just remember to leave enough time for valet to bring your car around. Our only hiccup is when we were checking out. There was one woman at the front desk and there was a line. The gentleman in front of me wanted a room early (it was 1pm; check-in was 4pm) and was argumentative so she was already frustrated. Unfortunately, she took it out on me - she was incredibly brusque. She asked if I wanted my invoice as an e-mail or printout: I said printout to check some charges. She assumed I'd say e-mail and had already moved on to the next person. I gently repeated that I wanted a printout, and she was not happy. She glanced at her screen (which I couldn't see) and stated the charges were all fine. I finally got the printout and in fact there was $40-some charge that I didn't recognize but she was already engaging with the next person and had clearly dismissed me. We had to get on the road so I didn't have time to get back in line, but it left an unfortunate sour note to an otherwise very nice visit. One star off as a result.

From the rust seeping through the window frame paint, to the damp smell of the room, this hotel was struggling. The suites do not face out towards the city hall. Instead you’ll be facing a large nondescript government building. Valet pickup waits are 25-30 minutes which at $65 is streep. The front door buzzer is finicky, so your introduction to the hotel is getting trapped in a vestibule for 2 minutes. Room service for breakfast comes in plastic takeaway containers but, even with that cost savings they still made watery oatmeal.