Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, located at 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, is a premier venue for meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of its facilities and function rooms:

Meeting and Event Facilities

• Total Meeting Space: 92,000 square feet

• Connected to Pennsylvania Convention Center: Via a sky bridge, providing access to nearly 1 million square feet of additional meeting space.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Grand Ballroom:

• Max. Reception Capacity: 4,500
• Max. Seated Capacity: 3,430
• Square Feet: 34,300

• Liberty Ballroom:

• Max. Reception Capacity: 570
• Max. Seated Capacity: 400
• Square Feet: 6,144

• Independence Ballroom:

• Square Feet: 2,640
• Capacity: 2,100 (theater), 1,100 (schoolroom), 540 (U-shape), 250 (reception), 190 (banquet)

• Franklin Hall:

• Total Square Feet: 31,962
• Divides into 13 Meeting Rooms:
• Each room has varying capacities for different setups (theater, schoolroom, U-shape, reception, banquet).

• Other Meeting Rooms:

• Total Number of Meeting Rooms: 52
• Room Capacities Vary:
• Rooms range from 400 to 590 square feet, accommodating various configurations such as theater, schoolroom, U-shape, reception, and banquet setups.

Additional Services

• On-Site Audiovisual Department: Provides comprehensive audiovisual support for all events.

• Meeting Services App: Allows for last-minute requests without leaving the meeting room.

• Menu-Planning Service: Assists with catering and menu planning to ensure a seamless event experience.

• Flexible Space: Offers both large and intimate spaces to accommodate a wide range of event sizes and styles.

Event Planning Details

• Event Time: 5 hours of event time excluding set up and clean up time.

• Setup Fee for Wedding Ceremony: $1,500, which includes an extra hour of event time.

• All-Inclusive Wedding Package: Includes a choice of buffet or plated meal, wedding cake, event coordinator, and five hours of open bar. Additional hours can be arranged for a fee.

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is well-equipped to handle a variety of events, from small gatherings to large conferences and weddings, with its extensive meeting space and versatile function rooms.