Element Philadelphia Downtown

Staff was very helpful, breakfast was very nice, room was clean and view was amazing. I love the eco friendly and mindful focus. It was great to have gluten free healthier minded snack options and the fitness center was really nice and love the bike option. The fridge and sink and microwave were all very helpful and I support not using plastic bottles for water and having a drinkable option on the sink. By far my favorite Philly hotel.

I arrived just an hour before I had to be at a concert at the Kimmel Center. I didn’t understand exactly how/where I was supposed to park the car (it is valet only): it was dark, raining, the traffic was crazy, and the street where the hotel is was partially blocked. I got on the phone with the front desk and a young woman guided me expertly. The valet staff was fantastic: helpful, courteous, considerate (they even let me access my car the next morning to change my shoes). Checkin took mere moments and I was up in my room. All staff were friendly and helpful. I was happy to discover that the $72 parking payment allowed me to stay as long as I wanted the next day (Sunday), even though I checked out of the hotel at 11. I do not know if this is SOP. Also, don’t be fooled by other parking lots that may seem cheaper…their rates don’t include tax, and the hotel’s does. breakfast was very, very nice. The room was comfortable and clean except for a few stray hairs in the shower and sink. Is it weird that if you wanted to watch streaming services you had to sign in under your own account? I dunno. I thought the price was high for one night ($230 ish) but I was told that Sat nights are more expensive than other days. You can’t beat the location if you want a Center City experience. I will definitely be patronizing this hotel again, and hopefully pay less. It is owned by Marriott, so frequent flier status might help. I think I’ll take the train next time.

Our stay was excellent in nearly every way. The breakfast was no worse than other hotels we've stayed at (I did expect better); packaged egg mixture, soy or turkey sausage (over cooked. Not that that mattered because I wouldn't eat fake sausage in any event). The fried potatoes were ok. Toaster did not toast the english muffins very well, even after two passes. The coffee was good.

The room was cute with a great view. Staff was very nice and location was a block away from the subway that took us right to where we need to go (this was suggested by staff which I loved).

The breakfast was really lovely, and so many items to choose from. I liked the vibe of the area, and seeing all of the families eating together. I made it down at the perfect time, thankfully my son and husband went down before me and secured a table.