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The W is the splurge with a party in it. It's AAA Four Diamond on Chestnut Street, with the WET Deck's outdoor heated pool, WET Bar, Dolce for Italian and the AWAY Spa — and valet at $60 a day.
Ten dollars under the Ritz-Carlton and the Westin, by Marriott's own numbers. It's still a rate for your stay, not for a week at sea.
The ship is about 11.7 road miles and 22 minutes away by our routing. Marriott puts PHL 12.5 miles off and lists a taxi at $28.50 one way. You must be 21 to check in.
Book it for the pool and the bar, and set an alarm — check-out is 11.
Book it if
- A heated outdoor pool on the WET Deck, open all year, per Marriott
- A night out at the WET Bar before an early start
- A dog up to 50 lb, one per room
Look elsewhere if
- Someone checking in is under 21, the minimum Marriott lists.
- You want a quiet early night; the W sells itself on the bar and the pool deck, not the hush.
- You need a late check-out — the printed time is 11, and asking is the only way past it.
What W Philadelphia charges for, and what it leaves out
What the W gives you for the money: green is on offer, gold costs extra or has a catch, grey isn't stated.
Your night before, from here
A W Philadelphia night before the ship, from Marriott's page.
The Living Room bar, WET Bar by the WET Deck's outdoor heated pool, Dolce for Italian, the AWAY Spa and a 24-hour FIT gym.
Book the ride to 4 Atlantic Avenue; the W runs none.
Marriott's page for the W doesn't say breakfast is included, so price it in.
About 11.7 road miles to the terminal by our routing — 22 minutes with no traffic.
$60 a day valet, the lowest printed of our seven, though it covers your nights here, not the week at sea.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you start; a solid line is a ride Marriott prices and a question mark is one you book, like the run to the ship.
No hotel shuttle. Marriott puts PHL 12.5 miles away and lists a taxi at $28.50 one way.
Taxi, per Marriott
Marriott lists no shuttle to the ship; book a car or rideshare for the 11.7 road miles, by our routing.
About 11.7 mi from Chestnut Street to the terminal — our routing, on empty roads.
Valet only, $60 a day, per Marriott — nothing about leaving a car while you sail.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $60 a day.
Marriott lists no shuttle to the ship; book a car or rideshare for the 11.7 road miles, by our routing.
About 11.7 mi from Chestnut Street to the terminal — our routing, on empty roads.
Flying in on sail day? Check your landing time first.
Distance
No distance statedMarriott doesn't mention the cruise terminal, but by our routing it's about 11.7 road miles and 22 minutes from 1439 Chestnut Street to 4 Atlantic Avenue.
Source: marriott.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedMarriott lists no shuttle to the ship; book a car or rideshare for the 11.7 road miles, by our routing.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet only, $60 a day, per Marriott — nothing about leaving a car while you sail.
Source: marriott.comParking for the cruise
Port lot, $16 a dayFor the cruise itself, the port's only lot is Park & Jet at the Clarion by the airport — $16 a day, per PhilaPort, with a free shuttle to the terminal, and Philadelphia cruise parking goes through it in full.
Source: philaport.comBefore you drive in, read Philadelphia cruise parking on the port's lot, and our Philadelphia cruise guide covers the terminal.
The night you’re paying for
The evening
Pool · Food or drinks on siteThe Living Room bar, WET Bar by the WET Deck's outdoor heated pool, Dolce for Italian, the AWAY Spa and a 24-hour FIT gym.
Breakfast
Not statedMarriott's page for the W doesn't say breakfast is included, so price it in.
Address
Chestnut Street, Center City1439 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond, and we found no Forbes rating for it.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, parking and house rules are Marriott's, and wherever a box is blank Marriott doesn't say.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
Not stated
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
Valet only, $60 a day
For the cruise itself, see Parking.
Breakfast
Not stated
Pool
WET Deck outdoor heated pool
Pets
One pet up to 50 lb, $250 a stay, per Marriott.
Food and drink on site
- Living RoomBar and restaurant
- WET BarPool bar
- DolceItalian
Rooms
Rooms and suites up to the W Suite, Supreme Suite and Penthouse.
Accessibility
W Philadelphia’s pages we read say nothing on accessible rooms — ask before you book.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- AAA Four Diamond since 2023
- AWAY Spa; 24-hour FIT gym
- One pet, 50 lb, $250 a stay
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in is at 4 PM, check-out at 11 AM, and the minimum check-in age is 21.
- Parking is valet only — $60 a day, the lowest printed of our seven.
- Marriott lists a $28.50 taxi to PHL over 12.5 miles; the PPA's Center City flat fare is $32.
- One pet up to 50 lb is allowed, at $250 a stay.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Whether breakfast is included
- Any resort or destination fee
- Whether you can leave the car while you sail
The W's details as Marriott printed them on October 3, 2026 — the valet rate is the one to recheck.
The other splurges near the ship
Pool deck tonight, ship deck tomorrow.
Send us your sail date and we'll price the W and the car to the terminal. No payment on the form.
W Philadelphia FAQ
Does W Philadelphia have a pool?
Yes, it's outdoors and heated on the WET Deck, with the WET Bar beside it, per Marriott.
How much is valet at W Philadelphia?
$60 a day, valet only, per Marriott.
How much is a taxi from PHL to W Philadelphia?
Marriott lists $28.50 one way and puts the airport 12.5 miles away. The Philadelphia Parking Authority's flat fare from PHL to Center City is $32, so expect that, not Marriott's older-looking number.
Is W Philadelphia AAA Four Diamond?
Yes, since 2023, per AAA's 2026 list.
What is the pet policy at W Philadelphia?
One pet up to 50 lb, $250 a stay, per Marriott.
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