"An older hotel with great character and design. The lighting, 70s design of doors and hallways made it a place I'll return to. Great front desk staff, and they made it easy for me to extend my checkout time. Nice breakfast and wine time in the evening. It may be a somewhat difficult place for people with mobility challenges, but otherwise, you'll love it.2023-09-04"
"Convenient to the city center. The room was small but extremely clean, and the staff was professional. I highly recommend this hotel.2020-09-18"
"The hotel was clean and cozy, with a great atmosphere. The staff was respectful. I recommend staying here.2020-02-06"
"Great hotel near the historic district. Everything was clean, and the staff was personable and helpful. We felt comfortable with the Covid precautions.2021-12-25"
"Everything was nice. I had a lovely dinner at the on-site restaurant. Stay here.2019-04-13"
"Hotel was clean, and the staff was extremely nice and helpful. I definitely recommend staying here.2015-03-12"
"The hotel staff was helpful. I'll stay here again.2021-06-10"
"Centrally located near the conference center, restaurants, and a market. The room was clean, and the employees were efficient. The front desk clerks were helpful and happy. All around a great choice, and the hotel had valet parking, too.2018-03-07"
"Comfortable room and accommodating hotel staff. The only disappointment was not being able to access the terrace to watch fireworks on the 4th due to a private function.2015-07-09"
"The hotel was reasonably priced and located in the city center. The room was tiny, but it was adequate, clean, and attractive. No chair, but there wasn't really space for one. The downstairs lounge had comfortable seating, and the restaurant was a pleasant surprise, with good food and service. If you don't need a pool or posh amenities, this is an excellent choice.2022-09-17"
"Nice hotel.2021-05-12"
"Check-in was delightful. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and made my stay comfortable from the moment I walked in the door. I highly recommend staying at this hotel.2021-03-12"
"The hotel location was perfect. The room was clean, and the staff was kind, courteous, helpful, and pleasant. No extras offered, though, as in the past. The restaurant was top-notch, and the bar food was great.2022-06-19"
"Nice hotel with a poor lobby and difficult parking.2020-03-09"
"The hotel staff was helpful. Don't hesitate to stay here.2019-12-13"
"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"
"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"
"Excellent hotel and value. The location was perfect for tourists.2023-07-14"
"Great location in the center of everything. The room was clean, but needed better soundproofing. We heard noise from another room, and every beep and siren from the fire station across the street. The bathtub backed up. The hotel staff was accommodating, friendly, and helpful. The bar area was tiny, but the staff was great, and the food was really good. Parking was validated, and the staff validated our parking for 5 PM the day we checked out so we were able to walk around, shop, and eat.2022-10-10"
"The hotel was centrally located to downtown attractions. The subway to the sports stadiums was just a block away. The room was well-maintained, but the mattresses were worn. The TV was out of service for hours. The elevators were old and slow; be prepared for long waits during peak hours. I'd give this place 2 stars.2019-08-16"
"Our hotel room was big and clean, and we liked that it was on the top floor so we didn't hear any noise above us. Parking was expensive, though; with taxes, it was $55 per night.2018-04-12"
"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"
"The hotel had been modernized, but it took away from the comfortable feeling. The bathroom floor was tile, and there was no shower mat. Everything cost extra, including a toothbrush and breakfast. Don't stay here.2021-02-15"
"I had a bad experience and don't recommend this hotel. We found garbage under the bed and had to ask for bedsheets. We were uncomfortable the entire night. Find another place to stay.2020-06-23"
"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"
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown hotel
1 mile from Reading Terminal Market
13 floors, 332 rooms and suites
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Restaurant - lounge
Free WiFi
Valet parking only - $57 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 dogs per room (up to 75 pounds combined) or 1 dog (up to 50 pounds) - $200 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $100 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Dec 2020 < Less
"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"
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Address: 840 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania PA, USA
