Gratz College is located in the community of Melrose Park, Pennsylvania, about 13 miles north of downtown Philadelphia. The closest hotel is about 4 miles southeast of the campus.
Address: 7605 Old York Road,
Melrose Park,
PA19027Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
"Nice restaurants within walking distance. Cute boutique shops nearby, but they closed early. Great value for the area. The hotel was clean, and the decor was cute. Friendly employees. Breakfast was good.2016-03-19"
"I could hear too much noise from the room next to mine. No fridge or microwave. People loitered in the hotel lobby and exterior entrance. Good staff and housekeepers. No continental breakfast or coffee.2016-03-21"
"Great experience. The hotel was beautiful and clean, and the employees were friendly and helpful. Good breakfast. I definitely recommend staying here.2021-10-11"
"No hand soap in the bathroom, and not enough towels provided. The check-in clerk was about to end his shift and thought he was a standup comedian. I checked with the hotel clerk, and after a long delay in getting the items, I went back to the front desk and finally got soap and towels. The TV didn't work, so I was moved to another room. No daily housekeeping; I requested fresh towels and trash removal, but the housekeeper left the used towels on the floor. The pool wasn't open, a disappointment. I was disappointed.2024-02-12"
"Great location, great accommodations, and great staff. I had a wonderful stay.2021-12-31"
"The hotel was conveniently located. The beds were comfortable, and breakfast was great. Good place to stay.2022-09-05"
"Close to United Lutheran Seminary. The room was spacious and had a fridge and microwave, and the bed was comfortable. Friendly hotel clerks. Good breakfast, but the coffee wasn't great. There was an Indian restaurant on-site. Limited dining in the area.2019-10-11"
"The hotel was clean and well-run. I loved the Indian restaurant; I ate dinner there, and it was delicious.2019-01-20"
"The hotel staff was friendly and courteous. Breakfast was good.2018-02-19"
"Convenient to a major highway and close to Philadelphia. The hotel was clean. The manager greeted us when we arrived and did a great job of making us feel welcome. She recommended a great restaurant, too. The breakfast attendants provided excellent service. I highly recommend this hotel.2018-02-01"
"Fast check-in. We waited 45 minutes for a bartender to appear at the bar. We finally asked the hotel clerk, and she said she didn't know where he was.2016-10-31"
"Easy 5-minute walk from the SEPTA train station. The suite was larger than we expected, and perfect for the 4 of us. Everything was clean. The service was excellent; the hotel employees were incredibly friendly and professional, and answered all our questions and ensured that we had a positive stay. The pool was a bonus, and breakfast had a variety of food. I'd stay here again without hesitation.2022-08-07"
"The hotel was easy to find. Clean environment and friendly staff. Parking was free.2022-02-05"
"Great hotel. I highly recommend staying here.2020-02-16"
"Great experience. The hotel room was clean, and the staff was wonderful.2022-05-29"
"The hotel room was much smaller than online photos. No movies available on the TV. No working phone. The sofa bed was atrocious. Don't stay here.2021-11-27"
"The hotel was too expensive; I even had to pay for parking. Bring plenty of money, and don't expect to be impressed.2021-05-25"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
20 miles north of downtown Philadelphia
3 floors, 116 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Apr 2019 < Less
"The room was nice and clean, and the hotel clerk was friendly and knowledgeable. I'd stay here again.2022-06-25"
"The hotel was pleasant and comfortable. It was awesome having a kitchen. One front desk clerk in particular stood out.2018-09-27"
"Conveniently located, but a bit tricky to find the first time. The hotel was fairly bare-bones, but it was certainly adequate for our purpose. There were no kitchen supplies in the room, but the staff provided us with the items we requested. We'd stay here again.2017-10-26"
"The hotel was run-down other than the rooms. The key cards had to be re-set 5 times. Not enough towels and washcloths provided, so we had to ask for more. One of our two rooms ran out of toilet paper, and there was no spare roll. The toilet in one room ran; the maintenance man made it worse, so we had to call again to get it fixed. Not a great experience. 2023-04-10"
"Good value. The hotel was clean, and the entire staff provided 5-star service. The food was average to good.2019-08-25"
"I was happy with my hotel stay. The room was clean. The staff was friendly and helpful and let us check in early. Great breakfast.2018-08-24"
"We stayed at the hotel for 4 nights, and the manager forgot to schedule our requested housekeeping service. When we asked about it, he made excuses. The TV reception on the 4th floor was awful. The only good thing was the excellent complimentary breakfast. Not a good value. We were disappointed.2023-06-12"
"We liked this hotel. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff accommodated our request for an early check-in. Coffee was available night and day, and there was a complimentary breakfast. Stay here.2023-03-26"
"The hotel was clean. The staff seemed to be pulled in various directions, but they maintained a positive and happy attitude.2022-03-23"
"The room was clean, and the staff was pleasant. I highly recommend this hotel.2018-06-12"
"Clean hotel with friendly personnel. The beds were comfortable, and breakfast was tasty. Don't hesitate to book here.2017-11-28"
"The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. All the employees we encountered were friendly and professional. Good breakfast, too. We were pleased.2017-11-26"
"Good hotel for a good price. The bathroom door was hard to close, though.2020-10-13"
"Everything at this hotel was nice and clean. The staff was polite and friendly. Stay here without hesitation. Miller's Ale House is next door.2015-11-16"
"The hotel room was clean, and so were the grounds. Check-in and checkout were quick and all my needs were met. Breakfast was hot and tasty. This is the place to stay.2017-10-16"
Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
20 miles north of downtown Philadelphia
3 floors, 110 suites - elevator
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 pets per suite - $75 pet fee if staying 4 nights or more - $25 per night pet fee if staying fewer than 4 nights - $150 maximum per stay pet fee. - Dec 2020 < Less
"The handicap room had a wheelchair-accessible shower, but no bathtub. The hallway had an odor and needed to be aired out.2021-07-07"
"The accommodations were more than adequate; in addition to the kitchen, there was plenty of counter space for computers and other equipment. I was able to use my sewing machine and was even able to line up my materials. I loved all the appliances I could borrow for the room; even games were available. Don't count on stocking your kitchen from the cupboard. We stopped at a grocery store before arriving at the hotel.2017-03-21"
"Great rates. The hotel was clean, and the room had a good bed, nice cabinetry and appliances, and a bathtub. The employees were friendly and helpful with directions. The Iron Abbey restaurant was 10 minutes away, and a favorite of ours. Philadelphia was about a 40-minute drive away.2016-02-25"
"Great value. The hotel was nice, clean, and quiet, and the staff was friendly and efficient. You won't be disappointed.2018-11-26"
"Good place if you're traveling with a dog. Close to area attractions. The room was clean, though the kitchen was dated. My husband walked the dog on the power line trail and even rode his bike on the 5-mile trail across from the hotel.2017-10-03"
"An unpleasant experience. I asked for a 1st floor room and was given a room on the top floor far from the elevator. Towels weren't replaced daily unless a request was made in advance. During my 4-day stay, my room was never cleaned. The ice machine was in the basement. The hotel entrance was on a busy street, so loading luggage was inconvenient. Good variety of microwavable breakfast items and liberal breakfast hours.2021-08-21"
"Our room was clean, the bedsheets were fresh, and the carpet wasn't stained. The bathroom had new fixtures, and the shower had a glass door. The decor was spartan, but it was a good value. The hotel lobby was large, clean, and bright, with laminate flooring. The elevators were clean. Located in a seedy neighborhood, but it's a good option. 2021-07-12"
"The hotel staff was friendly. Parking was pricey.2021-11-17"
"The line at check-in was long, and the hotel clerk said the coupon packets were locked in the manager's office. I tried calling repeatedly, but no one answered the phone, so I finally went back down and had to wait 30 minutes to get the packet. Don't stay here.2018-05-24"
"The hotel room didn't have any heat; we were moved to another room, but there was no hot water in the morning for showers. The 9th floor was dirty, poorly lit, and the elevators didn't always work. Find another place to stay.2017-11-27"
"The hotel was extremely clean, and the employees were nice. The $200 deposit seemed excessive, and I didn't get it back because the staff said my room smelled like smoke; I'm on oxygen and you can't smoke by oxygen tanks. I'll never stay here again.2022-12-28"
"Great value. The hotel was clean and pleasant. Our room was smaller than we anticipated, but it was otherwise nice. Good breakfast. The only difficulty we had was finding the parking area.2020-03-07"
"The hotel clerk was helpful and courteous.2020-02-24"
"The parking situation at this hotel was ridiculous. We paid $30 for a spot, but when we returned from a concert, there was nowhere to park. The front desk staff was nice about it, but the solution of giving an employee the key to our truck was unacceptable.2017-07-18"
"The hotel was fine. Nothing bad and nothing great about it.2015-07-16"
"The hotel room was clean, spacious, and stylish. The lobby was welcoming, and everyone was friendly and helpful. The bar area was inviting, and the prices were fair. We used the valet parking and were satisfied. Great experience.2023-03-31"
"Convenient location. Although the hotel and convention center were adjacent to one another, the convention center entrance was 2 blocks away. We found some hair on the shower wall. The hotel staff was extremely competent. The front desk clerks were patient, knowledgeable, and helpful, and the valet was helpful and informative. 2023-03-13"
"The hotel clerks were friendly and helpful. I recommend staying here.2021-06-16"
"Our room was nice and clean, and the hotel employees were pleasant and helpful. No one told us that we had to use our key card to operate the elevator. Stay here.2024-02-07"
"Great central Philly location. The suite was clean and spacious, and the hotel staff was polite and efficient.2023-03-12"
"A wonderful experience. The hotel was clean, the employees were friendly, and the food was great.2019-03-07"
"Convenient to the Reading Terminal Market. Everything about the hotel was great, from the location, the room and staff, to the breakfast and the attendant.2020-02-15"
"The hotel was convenient and clean. The front desk clerk was friendly and efficient, and helped us find the property.2019-03-11"
"Excellent location. I had a perfect hotel stay.2019-03-08"
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