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    Cappuccino
    Alfred N.

    Real great location and close to all public transportation. The rooms are spacious and latte's and espresso's are available all day long if the machine is maintained. I like how they have a long table with outlets for work space.

    Bathroom is spacious
    Joyce W.

    Elements are usually my go to for a lower tier, business friendly, and nice hotel and this was no different. Very centrally located in Philly to a lot of sites, the hotel was easy to navigate to and through and offered a healthy breakfast, nice expansive gym, and friendly service. There were some missing amenities in my room (it was weirdly missing a soap dispenser so I cut a bar in half so I had one at the sink and in the shower) and the floor was extremely sticky by the kitchenette sink. Otherwise, I had a nice time at this hotel and would stay again the next time I'm in Philly!

    That view!
    Karlo G.

    Convenient location, friendly staff, comfortable rooms, and reasonable nightly rates are the main reason why I chose this hotel. This property is located a block away from the city hall and is a short walking distance from shopping, bars, and restaurants. Check-in process was fast and I was assigned a high floor. The lobby was spacious with a lot of seating areas. There's a complimentary afternoon wine, beer, and appetizer in the lobby. Thats a nice touch especially for weary travelers who are just arriving. My room was located on the 28th floor and had a view of downtown. The floor to ceiling windows allowed for some dramatic views. I especially like the motorized drapes. The room had a mini kitchen and a countertop bar. The bedroom was comfortable and beddings were fresh. The bathroom was spacious and the walk-in shower was spotless. This property certainly impressed and will be on my short list of places to stay when in Philly.

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    Amy B.

    Free beer and wine downstairs for happy hour with cheese and bread. Free breakfast too. Great location and comfortable bed ! They didn't provide small bars of soap for the bathroom and when I called the front desk, they brought me a huge bottle of body gel.

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    Alan H.

    "Cozy" Quick walk from the SEPTA line and hectic city into the cozy hotel that is the Element. The entrance is on the ground floor but you take the elevator to the 2nd floor to enter the lobby. It is a beautiful lobby, quiet and peaceful compared to the outside of the hotel. The hotel lobby staff were kind and accommodating. Reassured me with any questions I had since it was a first time stay in Philly. The room itself was immaculate and had all the necessary amenities and nothing was missing. I reserved the cheapest room possible but the space was so warm with the wood tones and minimalist design. Definitely would come again based on the professional service and room quality.

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    Review Highlights - Element Philadelphia Downtown

    Complimentary breakfast was delicious - a super shout out to the 2 gents taking care of the breakfast room.

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    Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City - Guest room amenity

    Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City

    (130 reviews)

    Had a Dr appt in center city so I came a day early and made a mini trip of it. Stayed in this hotel…read moreand was so pleased with it. The rooms are lovely. The bed was very comfortable. There isn't a mini fridge available but they do have a cooling drawer for drinks or small food items. Also appreciated the late checkout option which made it possible for me to leave my bag in the room while I had my appt and come back after to relax a little before my train home A very easy walk to Reading Terminal Market. 5 minutes max. Awesome for a wide selection of lunch/dinner options. I also really liked how it's on a quieter street which makes pick ups and drop offs less chaotic. Overall this was an excellent choice for me and I plan on returning next summer when I have my next appt.

    I love everything about the Canopy. This was my first time staying here in Philly, and I think it…read moremay be my go-to hotel whenever I am in Philly. Ciara at the front desk is AMAZING. She was social, hospitable and provided recommendations for different things in the city. The hotel is convenient to everything and very walkable. We had a time! The room is spacious enough for two people and has a modern decor. The decor throughout the hotel, however, is like an ode to hip hop culture. If you know me, I love sneakers, hip hop and everything that is the culture! The decor speaks specifically to Philly icons -- Will Smith, Meek Mill, The Roots, Jilly from Philly (Jill Scott), etc. Whoever was the interior decorator did a great job with honoring those icons and the hip hop scene. The restaurant inside the hotel was great too. I don't have any complaints besides the steep valet prices. I will visit again.

    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia - Health Club

    Hyatt Centric Center City Philadelphia

    (95 reviews)

    Rittenhouse Square

    Staying in Philly for two nights over a weekend for work, I enjoyed staying at the Hyatt Centric…read more Here's why. 1) Check-In: When you walk inside past the mural, take the elevator or the stairs to the second floor. Here, you'll find the lobby. Three staff were behind computers checking in guests. Only waiting two minutes, I was up and within minutes, I was in my room. The staff member helping me was delightful and speedy. 2) Rooms: My room on the fifth floor came with a kid bed. It was comfortable, and they left four pillows on it. The room came with a desk, a couch with a table, a TV, ample closet space, and a restroom with the shower separate from the toilet. They provide water bottles in the room. There's a fridge to cool them in. If you're like me, it may be hard to find the ironing board. Push open the mirror door by the closet. 3) Space: The hotel is modern, art-forward, and comes with a bar/restaurant, a little food market, an ATM, and 24/7 fitness center on the third floor. 4) Location: It's centrally located with many restaurants, shops, and bars nearby. Many of the tourist spots are close. If the weather is nice, walk a few blocks to Rittenhouse Square Park for live music and more.

    Pros: -Excellent customer service…read more -Clean room -Tons of space in room -Nice fridge for storing smaller sized food, beverages, water bottles (2-16 oz bottles on each shelf) -2 free bottles of water daily -Nice tv size -Keurig with pods available (or you can bring your own to use) -Nice city view -In a walkable, uber/lyft accessible area, where plenty of shopping and restaurants are available -clean room -short ride from train station Cons: -Flat pillows -Bed was a bit too firm for me but might be perfect for anyone who likes it I would stay again for the pro's especially the convenience of walking in close proximity to restaurants and shopping near the hotel. Tips: Elevators are a bit quiet so pay attention to see when it arrives or you'll miss it.

    Alexander Inn - City View? More like Street View!

    Alexander Inn

    (206 reviews)

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    Washington Square West

    Apparently not what it used to be. The property has been on the market for some two years and they…read moreseem to have stopped doing maintenance while they try to sell it. Pros: good location, good staff, free happy hour each night with snacks and wine. Cons: stained and discolored carpet and bath tile. Very limited options for breakfast. No fruit at all. Waffle machine seems to burn on the outside and stay raw on the inside.

    The Alexander Inn has been a favorite of my wife and myself since 2019…read more We checked in Friday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2026. To be fair, there was a pending snow storm over the weekend, so reservations were few, and it's 17 degrees outside. The first observations weren't good. The bedspread appeared not to have been washed, the sink leaked water and, worst of all, the room was cold. REALLY COLD, maybe 55 degrees. (I don't carry a thermometer.) We did advise the front desk of the issues, and they did attend to the bedding, but were unable to increase the temperature. (Note: We did ask other guests about this. Some said their room was "fine" temperature-wise, and others said their room was "hot.") The breakfast offered to all guests is basic: bagels, English muffins, hard-boiled eggs, juice, tea, and fresh fruit. Their coffee was delicious and an attendant was on top of the breakfast bar at all times. We thought the front desk and custodian did their best, considering the challenges. Nevertheless, the rooms weren't up to past standards. We're disappointed with our recent visit and hope standards improve.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Downtown/Center City

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Philadelphia Downtown/Center City

    (53 reviews)

    $$

    Washington Square West

    We have stayed here twice in the last year…read more Our first experience was great, the front desk staff were friendly we conversed with the woman up front for 15 minutes about fun things to do and good places to eat. It was pride weekend so super good vibes. Only issue we had during that stay was that the steam from the shower set a fire alarm off which scared the crap outta me. Pillows are so flat that stunk. Check out was easy peasy and we knew we would be back. My second stay was... ok at best.. when we checked in i asked if i could get wine glasses to the room since it was valentines day, they said it wouldn't be a problem but when i actually called to get them, they said they couldn't do that and it was kinda giving " we don't trust the young-ins with glass" , Bummer. There was construction happening next door so we were woken up 4-5 times by what sounded like a literal jackhammer around 3am. I get they cant help that but DAMN it was loud. the valet was so backed up since everyone checks out at the same time, and it took us 45 minutes to get our car. We waited in our room until the website said it was on the way but we sat in the lobby with our things for a while instead. This time we aren't so sure if we will return... It's good for the price. Bathroom was clean, bed was clean, housekeeping was flexible with our plans. Rooms are tiny. I made sure to bring my own pillows this time.

    Location was the biggest win here... walking distance to food, coffee, and all the essentials, so…read morethat part made life easy. Staff was friendly and check-in was smooth, no hiccups. Room was clean, decent size, everything worked. The breakfast was just okay, not bad, not amazing... same with the amenities. It felt more like a crash pad than a vibe, but that's not a bad thing if you're just trying to keep it simple. Clean bathrooms, which I always appreciate. Elevator was a little slow, but nothing tragic. For the price, it does what it needs to do. Just don't expect any wow factor or luxury touches. I'd come back if I needed a no-stress base in Philly. It's giving: the "white tee and jeans" of hotels... nothing fancy, but reliable.

    Cambria Hotel - 2 bed room

    Cambria Hotel

    (153 reviews)

    $$$

    Avenue of the Arts South, Washington Square West

    This hotel is a disgrace…read more We booked what was supposed to be a 2 queen room with handicap accessible shower. After checking in and being sent to the 15th floor with my wheelchair bound mother, I found the shower was not the "roll-in" shower we were promised. After venturing back down to the first floor the front desk person on duty (who bless him tried to be helpful) wasn't aware of what rooms were available that could accommodate us. He eventually put us in a suite on the 7th floor. Sounds like an upgrade right? Nope. After getting mom settled, and letting her shower, I realized there was only one bed. There was also a sofa bed. Greaaaaat. The sofa itself was filthy (see photos), and the mattress itself (see photos) was worse. I also tried to get a cup to get water to give to my mom to take her medicines and the cup (see photos, admittedly hard to see) looked like it had water staining on it. I've contacted Choice Hotels about this horrible experience, but haven't heard back. I did however get an email asking how my experience with Resolution Specialist MJ was. So that's nice, no one contacted me, and they pretended that they did (see photo). I don't know how this place is allowed to operate. Stay far away from this place. Far Far Far Away

    Stayaway - Room was…read moredirty upon checking in - hair balls on the floor of the shower and a curly hair in the cup - Room was booked from Tuesday to Friday, Thursday morning i got a housekeeper and another staff member asking me to leave and another phone call from the front desk asking me to come down and book another night, after calling hotel tonight they then returned my call to tell me it was their mistake - Ordered Grubhub and it was delivered to the front desk (Imani) and they had my name and room number, no call and when I asked Imani when it arrived she said it was there for 10 minutes (sigh) - Here is the kicked I needed to borrow a pen and Imani said we had to use the pen at the desk and that I could not borrow it. Not good... Edit I approached another person later tonight and he gave me a pen no problem now I am thinking Imani is racist.. the person I talked too said their is no policy to keep the pen at the front desk and I was even able to take the pen with me to the room

    The Dwight D - Cottage Suite

    The Dwight D

    (31 reviews)

    $$

    Rittenhouse Square

    Truly wonderful experience at The Dwight D. The hotel itself has a wonderful atmosphere that feels…read morelike you're in a home - there is an inviting lounge area downstairs (with some amazing tea that I could not stop drinking), a lovely outdoor garden, and a general cozy feeling from it being a boutique hotel. We adored our room with its glorious bathtub, and the overnight oats on the breakfast menu ....the best I've ever had. The location is excellent as well, a short walking distance from soooo many great places. However, I would be remiss if I did not write about Vittoria and Ken and how they ARE the experience of this hotel. They put such a high level of care into each guest's experience, it is genuinely incredible. They go the extra step in every direction you turn. They were kind, supportive, and gracious our entire stay. They have cultivated a beautiful place at The Dwight D. I hope to be so lucky as to return again soon.

    This is a total gem in the heart of Philadelphia. Steps from Walnut Street shopping and Rittenhouse…read moreSquare with tons of amazing restaurants. Ken met us right as we pulled up and gave us a parking pass--we were literally in front of the hotel, and as it was a 24-hour Sunday to holiday Monday, our car was parked there for free our entire stay. The room was gorgeous with beautiful decor and art, an incredible comfortable king bed and the bathroom had one of the greatest showers we have ever experienced. Plus the price is incredibly low for what you get, and includes tons of amenities that chain hotels would charge you extra for-- L'Occitane products, fancy spring and bubbly waters, coffee and espresso and much more. And the common areas are just beautiful. Hands down one of the best hotel experiences we have ever had anywhere in the world.

    The Bellevue Hotel - Suite

    The Bellevue Hotel

    (228 reviews)

    $$$

    Avenue of the Arts South, Rittenhouse Square

    Went to the Bellevue for a pharma event. They have this nice ballroom on the second floor. It had…read morethis amazing stage and the craftsmanship of the hall was impressive. They came around with a bunch of small items which were really nice to check out. They also had an entree area at the side of the ballroom. There was also more food in the main hall on a long table. I got to say this place had so much of my favorites from charcuterie boards, sushi, dumplings, pasta, raw oysters and so much more. The servers came around with small plates of clams casino, spring rolls, etc. It made for a very elegant event. The lady who was in charge of the sushi bar was very helpful in pointing out what each fish was. The event ended abruptly. I thought they would bring out dessert instead they got rid of the main food items even though some people hadn't gotten any food yet. Then they had people come table to table to offer small samples of desserts. I was really hoping for a dessert bar given how many entree options there had been.

    I am absolutely blown away by the level of hospitality Bellevue offered! I made the unfortunate…read moremistake of forgetting my shoes for my cousin's wedding and to my surprise, the concierge offered me her shoes!!! Never in my wildest dreams would I expect such a gracious offer. This act of kindness saved my night and I'll never forget it! Talk about going above and beyond!!! From the ambiance to the staff = 10/10 experience!

    Element Philadelphia Downtown - hotels - Updated July 2026

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