Philadelphia Marriott Old City

A hidden wedding venue gem in Philadelphia!!! Samantha and the team at the Marriott Old City brought our dream city to wedding to life. Working with Samantha was so seamless and easy. She was always so quick to respond and made the whole process so enjoyable. Samantha was with us through every step of the way from our private tasting to helping curate our perfect reception timeline. The day of and weekend ran so smoothly and we all (including our family) able to just sit back and enjoy every moment. The team really went above and beyond! Our guests raved about the food, the flow, the hotel space and just the beautiful location in old city! My whole family is from out of town and the best part of the whole weekend was that no one had to leave the venue and we didn’t have to do transportation logistics for guests as it’s a hotel. I can’t recommend enough the Marriott Old City for your wedding! It’s the perfect ballroom space to have a classic Philadelphia wedding in the most beautiful part of the city! It also has the most beautiful outdoor space for cocktail hours! Samantha and her team are the best!! You won’t regret booking the Marriott Old City!

We really can’t say enough good things about the Marriott and choosing it as our wedding venue. I truly think it is one of the best hidden gem wedding venues in the city and part of what made it so amazing was the venue coordinator Sam. Sam was extremely professional, very on top of things, and I felt very at ease on the day of with her in charge.

The food was phenomenal, we loved it at our tasting and on the day off. It was great. We got lots of compliments about the cocktail our food especially. It comes with an included cake from brendenbeck’s bakery, which was also amazing and our cake was at zero additional cost and very pretty. The bar was also fantastic, the included bar had a great selection, and we were able to switch from black cherry white claws to high noons for FREE!

The venue itself was gorgeous as well, the ballroom has really nice big chandeliers, and there was a nice outdoor patio that a lot of people used because the weather was so nice.

Overall, we can’t say enough good things about the Marriott. I think it is the best priced venue for what you get in the entire city, and there was absolutely no pressure for up charges or add-ons throughout the whole process and they were extremely flexible to work with.

I truly don't know where to begin when it comes to Sam and the team at Philadelphia Marriott Old City. We got engaged in May 2025 and had a semi-tight turnaround with a very specific date in mind for March 2026. From the initial call with Sam, to our venue tour, to the tasting (which was fantastic), to coordinating item drop off, and every minute email in between, the planning process was extremely smooth. Sam is meticulous, detail-oriented, professional, and also just a lovely human being! She was prompt in her responses and so easy to work with. For the actual wedding weekend, the team at Marriott was so flexible to allow for early check in for our immediate families as well. The actual wedding event was more than I could have ever dreamt of; we are still getting compliments on how well the event was run, how delicious the food was, and how kind the staff was. Would recommend this venue to anyone!!

WOW!! Samantha and the team at Marriott Old City truly made our dream wedding come to life. Communication was easy throughout the entire process - Samantha was always extremely quick to respond and answer all our detailed questions - not just from me, but from family members, vendors, and our coordination team. I am very type-A and organized when it comes to planning, and Samantha was able to match that energy. The team clearly knows what they are doing and runs like a well-oiled machine, and this was evident from before we even toured the venue. Our private food tasting was easy to schedule, as was our final details meeting the month before the wedding. The day-of and weekend-of the wedding ran very smoothly, and all staff were extremely attentive to needs of both myself and our family/guests. I was able to remain very calm the entire weekend, because I knew Samantha and the team wouldn't let anything slip through the cracks! They truly went ABOVE and BEYOND. Guests loved the food (we loved it too!) and spoke highly of the hotel in general. The suite where the bridal party got hair and makeup done was spacious and clean. Our room block of 48 rooms was easy to coordinate, and we always felt up to date on how many rooms were booked. I HIGHLY recommend Marriott Old City for your wedding or event, and have to give so much credit to Samantha’s amazing organizational and planning skills! 10/10!

Our wedding was amazing all thanks to Sam and the wonderful staff. From the very start of the planning process to the big day, can’t recommend enough.

This was the perfect place for our wedding, it is right in the heart of olde city with that romance vibe. Plenty of space for our guests and everyone bragged about the food!!

I would highly recommend the Philadelphia Marriott Old City. Samantha and the entire team was amazing to work with during the entire wedding planning process. They catered to my every need without question and problem. The exceeded my expectations and thanks to them, we had the most perfect day.

Samantha Serenkin is the most personable and professional planner in the business! Leading up to the event for 300 guests and the follow through was amazing. The quality of food, service, fun and attention to detail was the best of the countless weddings we have been to. Literally everyone said it was the best wedding they have been to! From valet and the front desk to maint. and hskp everyone was super friendly. The bartenders and servers were a blast and the event planners were everything you would expect from a Marriott! The venue itself was perfect...Spacious clean, huge lobby bar and outdoor space including cornhole. The location in old city was a block from the church and the rehearsal dinner, not to mention the countless bars and restaurants that we all made an extended weekend out of. Thank you for making my daughter's wedding a dream come true!

The Philadelphia Marriott Old City made all of our wedding dreams come true. The entire process, from initial booking to our final details meeting, was a breeze, and the Marriott made sure we felt heard the entire time. Our coordinator, Samantha Serenkin was INCREDIBLE! She was extremely professional, attentive, and accommodating. She was our favorite vendor to work with! Highly recommend the Philadelphia Marriott in Old City as a wedding venue for a fantastic experience in the most charming part of the city.

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the Marriott. During covid, they were so helpful in rearranging everything for us. When the time FINALLY came for our wedding, Lauren made sure we had the most amazing night! It was absolutely perfect. The staff was friendly and plentiful, food was great, nothing but amazing thing to say!