The Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard is a first-class hotel located in the heart of the city, right across from City Hall. The Courtyard surrounds travelers with conveniences and amenities. Built in 1926, as the City Hall Annex, this building was converted into a unique 17-story hotel in 1999. The Courtyard is surrounded by many of Philadelphia's most prominent business and government offices. Leisure travelers will appreciate its location in the Avenue of the Arts district, close to Kimmel Center, world-class restaurants and unique shopping. <br> The guest rooms are very well-appointed and feature a broad range of conveniences, such as high-speed internet access. Business travelers will appreciate the extra large desks, with dual line speaker-phones. For recreation, the Courtyard has an indoor pool with a whirlpool. The Courtyard offers a full range of services such a guest laundry, a concierge and room service for in-room dining. The hotel even has a fitness facility. The Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard is convenient to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues. &nbsp;<br>&nbsp;