A PIECE OF PHILADELPHIA HISTORY - The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown hotel opened after a grand 75 million dollar restoration, recapturing the grandeur of its 1926 origins and placing it among the premier downtown Philadelphia hotels. Unlike other downtown Philadelphia hotels, our 18-story, 498-room hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and stands as a charming testament to time with unique architectural details. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, our elegant historic downtown Philadelphia hotel is ideally located in the Heart of Center City across from City Hall, 1 block to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and within walking distance of the Financial & Historic Districts, Avenue of the Arts and renowned restaurants and shopping. With over 10,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, it is an ideal home for group meetings, special occasions and weddings in downtown Philadelphia PA. For business or leisure travel to Philadelphia our historic hotel will exceed your expectation.