The Notary Hotel Philadelphia Autograph Collection by Marriott

I had a truly wonderful stay at The Notary Hotel. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and professional. Dorian was especially helpful and went out of his way multiple times during my visit to assist with questions. His kindness really stood out. Every hotel needs a Dorian on their staff, he’s amazing! The rooms were clean, quiet, and comfortable. The location was also very central and convenient to everything nearby. I look forward to returning on my next visit.

I stayed here over the course of six weeks and I had a pleasant experience each week. I enjoyed the historic building and how it was preserved and modernized while maintaining classic charm. The rooms were the perfect size and had everything you need. They were always clean and comfortable. The employees were always helpful and friendly. I stayed in a different room each week, and I found that I preferred the non-city view rooms, as they were quieter than rooms facing open areas with busy streets. The city view room I paid extra for one week didn’t even have a view of the interesting parts of Philly (i.e. City Hall) but was instead on the back of the building overlooking the neighboring Marriott, and the room only had one very small window. The restaurant in the hotel left much to be desired. I ordered a chocolate lava cake for $12, and it was the same, if not worse, than the frozen ones from Trader Joe’s, and it had a small dollop of canned whipped cream. Luckily, the hotel’s location is good and there are many restaurants nearby to go instead. Valet parking is very expensive and the area where cars enter/exit is very small, often leaving you trapped behind parked cars when you’re trying to leave. The valet parking pricing is also inconsistent; I paid the normal price one week to park my small SUV rental, and the next week, they said I was being charged the oversized vehicle fee for a car the exact same size. It can also take up to 45 minutes to get your car from valet, so plan ahead!

Quite convenient: we were in town for the World Cup and we were able to park our car nearby drop out suitcases and catch the subway to the stadium. It's a block away from the market, a tourist venue in itself and also the source of a wide array of food options. The room was great. The bar was obviously pricey, but the cocktails were good. I mean good. All in all, a great experience.