Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Philadelphia, United States
Built 1959 · Last completed renovation 2022
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia was last renovated in 2022, and originally built in 1959 (sourced renovations: 2014, 2022). Its HotelChrono freshness score is 8.6/10 — every date linked to a cited source.
Data check
- · Sources disagree on the opening year — under review
Renovation forecast · estimate
Next renovation expected around 2030
In about 4 years (≈8-year cycle). A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Timeline
1959
Originally opened as a classic motor inn
2013
Rebranded as La Quinta Inn; full renovation through ~March 2014
2014
Full renovation as La Quinta Inn completed (~March 2014)
2022
Complete transformation and rebrand to Courtyard by Marriott; reopened December
2022
Rebranded from La Quinta Inn to Courtyard by Marriott — first Marriott-branded h
2022
Saint Remy restaurant opened alongside hotel on December 26, 2022
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What changed in the 2022 renovation
“Santa Barbara welcomed its newest hotel, Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, and Saint Remy restaurant on December 26, 2022. Following a complete transformation, the 122-room modern, coastal hotel located in the heart of everything the American Riviera has to offer.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-27
“We are also proud to partner with Azul Hospitality to bring to life the first Marriott-branded hotel to the city of Santa Barbara.”— source · retrieved 2026-08-27
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
3★
Built
Sourced1959
Last completed renovation
Sourced2022
Renovation history (sourced)
Sources record multiple renovations (2014–2022). The Chrono Score uses the most recent completed one.
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
1/3 · 33%
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Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Santa Barbara welcomed its newest hotel, Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, and Saint Remy restaurant on December 26, 2022. Following a complete transformation, the 122-room modern, coastal hotel located in the heart of everything the American Riviera has to offer.”
“We are also proud to partner with Azul Hospitality to bring to life the first Marriott-branded hotel to the city of Santa Barbara.”
“Along with the hotel, its restaurant Saint Remy opened on December 26, 2022.”
“Has recently re-branded into a La Quinta, so the entire property has gone through a complete renovation and will continue until March 2014.”
“Has recently re-branded into a La Quinta, so the entire property has gone through a complete renovation and will continue until March 2014.”
“Awarded historic landmark status for its mid-century modern architecture, The Courtyard Santa Barbara was originally a classic 1959 motor inn.”
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When was Philadelphia Marriott Downtown built?+
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (Philadelphia, United States) was built in 1959.
How old is Philadelphia Marriott Downtown?+
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is 67 years old — it was built in 1959 and last renovated in 2022. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
When was Philadelphia Marriott Downtown last renovated?+
Its most recent completed renovation was in 2022.
What is the Chrono Score of Philadelphia Marriott Downtown?+
Its Chrono Score is 8.6/10 (Fresh) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 3-star rating.