The Notary Hotel

A former government building turned 499-room hotel, The Notary Hotel Philadelphia, Autograph Collection by Marriott occupies the historic City Hall Annex, originally constructed in 1926 , and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property integrates state-of-the-art systems with unique architectural details, including new marble floors and millwork that accent the original stone walls, alongside a retained cast plaster ceiling. The 15-story hotel sits in the heart of Center City, just one block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, directly across from City Hall, and within walking distance of the Financial and Historic Districts and the Avenue of the Arts. Guest rooms feature 11-foot ceilings, marble bathrooms, and 55-inch smart TVs.

The hotel offers 12 meeting rooms with 10,500 square feet of meeting space, a full-service catering and events team, audio-visual services, and natural light in all rooms. The two signature event venues are the Juniper Ballroom and the Grand Ballroom. Each ballroom spans approximately 3,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 200 guests. The largest reception capacity reaches 300 guests, with a private dining room that seats 28 and classroom-style setups available for 165. On-site AV support, a catering team, and room service are all available to support event operations.

Amenities

• Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi in all guest rooms, with 11-foot ceilings and plush bedding throughout
• 24-hour fitness center
• Sabroso+Sorbo, an on-site Spanish cuisine restaurant open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner
• La Colombe cafe located on-site
• Valet parking (surcharge), laptop-compatible in-room safes, and premium bedding in all 499 rooms
• Business center, express checkout, and dry cleaning and laundry services

Event Facilities

• 10,500 square feet of versatile event space
• Juniper Ballroom, 3,000 sq ft, reception capacity of 300
• Grand Ballroom, approximately 3,000 sq ft
• William Penn Boardroom, available for executive meetings
• 12 total meeting rooms, all with natural light and on-site AV support
• Full catering operation with gluten-free, vegetarian, and kids menu options, plus a private dining room seating 28

Local Attractions

• Pennsylvania Convention Center, one block away
• Philadelphia City Hall, directly across the street
• Liberty Bell Center, approximately 0.8 miles away
• Reading Terminal Market, a 3-minute walk
• Rittenhouse Square, 0.7 miles away
• Avenue of the Arts and the Financial and Historic Districts, all within walking distance

With 499 rooms and 10,500 square feet of meeting space one block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, The Notary Hotel is well suited for corporate room blocks tied to convention business, multi-day meetings, and social events including weddings. Group capacities range from 51 to 300 attendees, with dedicated catering, AV, and a private dining room available to support events of varying scale. Corporate travel coordinators and event planners booking through Engine can efficiently manage room blocks here while keeping attendees connected to everything Center City Philadelphia has to offer.