Decided to stay in town after visiting friends. My stay was comfortable at a beautifully run and maintained hotel. Free parking is plentiful out back. Nice access to either the campus or the town. The lady at the front desk at checkin was very helpful. Sorry forgot her name. The Bar/restaurant was great. Good bartender, i think her name was Zoey? She made a good martini and she was fast and efficient. The TV's were tuned to the game and people were happy. Might be a nice place to watch World Cup events. A piano player added to the fun and relaxing vibe. read more

It pains me greatly to downgrade the Inn from its previously lofty perch as the near-perfect no-fuss hotel to merely adequate, and at the price, not such a great deal anymore. What confused me during our stay was we had two rooms, one an accessible room on the third floor, and the other a queen double on the second. I have stayed in both these areas before. The accessible room seemed unchanged. The second floor was very odd. First off, the fantastic soundproofing seems to have vanished -- at least, inside the hotel. The outside is still inaudible, as it was built to shield guests from the sounds of trains. But inside? I could hear our neighbors talk, I could hear their alarms, I could hear the elevator ding and the machinery (it was four doors down, so not that close). There were odd sounds from machinery in the walls and the HVAC systems I don't remember. Then we had a weekend with basically no hot water and no water pressure. Oh, the water trickled out, but it did so at a very tepid temperature and with less pressure than even any water-restricted California shower I've ever seen. I've never ever had such a problem here before. Then a local friend said they'd had renovations and added capacity. Did they -- gut the rooms and subdivide? That would account for the fact the room seemed smaller than I remembered; it would account for having lost the internal soundproofing but not the external, if they did a terrible job at the renovation; and perhaps they didn't bother to upgrade the floor hot water heater (our family member in the accessible room on the third floor did not seem to have this problem), or the plumbing capacity, and what we were getting was water at low pressure after everybody else on the floor had used it. (Although I had the same problem the middle of the day Saturday as I did Saturday and Sunday morning). I won't hold the pathetic EV charger situation against the Inn per se, since it apparently is a college problem: the chargers are limited to four hours! At a slow level 2 J-1772, this meant we got about 15% charge a day. This is ludicrous. I am willing to pay for the charge (the four hours a day is free) if I can, you know, actually charge the car. Limiting it to four hours on the basis of demand is pointless; all the spots were filled on Friday, and none of them charging, because it turns out they were all occupied by staff members of the college who went home at the end of the day and occupied the spot for eight hours, charging only four. The college's commitment to EVs seems -- I can't use a word that expresses this properly. Inconsistent with its avowed Zero by 2035 goals. (All the chargers on campus are the same, and there aren't that many of them, plus you can't use them if you're a visitor, anyway.) The location is perfect if you are visiting the college, but there's a lot going wrong here right now and I'm very, very disappointed. The staff are still extremely nice (especially housekeeping) so I can't downgrade it all the way, but this is worse than the Hampton Inn in Media now, for half again as much each night. There's only so much I'm willing to pay for location. read more

Bed was very comfortable. And the restaurant had a great breakfast. Room was large since we were told online that a suite was all that was available. This was confusing since other members of our party found a regular room after we had tried. The room was good but lighting was insufficient especially in the bedroom. It was rather dark. People at the front desk were not overly helpful. One day housekeeping forgot to clean our room (maybe we were unclear in telling them that we would be leaving in 10 minutes) and staff went home before they could circle back to supply towels and make the bed. Perhaps an honest mistake. I do wish that the room had more light, that there were more usb ports to plug into and that the front desk staff were more consistently friendly. Restaurant staff were awesome. read more

The Inn at Swarthmore has been my "go-to" hotel for staycations and need respite's from the city. I've also previously recommended this hotel to others who seek a more quiet experience than what's offered via the hotels in Philly. However, the most recent renovations made at the hotel have negatively impacted my opinion of the establishment. ROOMS Let me first start by saying The Inn at Swarthmore had some of the largest rooms I encountered in a hotel establishment. In layout, they closely resembled a dorm which made sense because of the relative closeness to Swarthmore college. The hotel recently made renovations that decreased the size of the standard rooms by at least 50%. In addition, I encountered an issue with the bathroom no longer having working exhaust fans which can create an issue in the future for a buildup of bacteria, mold and mildew. SERVICE The service I received at The Inn at Swarthmore has always consistently been a top above average and I've never encountered an issue. Besides the issue with the room, I always marvel at the wood used throughout the establishment. Despite the beauty of the establishment , the changes made to the rooms have changed my perspective of the establishment and I can no longer recommend it as the greatest value proposition. read more

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We've stayed here twice, most recently for a four-night stay at the start of the Swarthmore academic year. If you have business on campus then it's obviously an ideal place to be - if you're willing to pay higher rates for the convenience. This is a no-frills hotel, but it is clean and modern. The rooms are standard size; other than the two beds and an office chair at the desk there was no other seating. There is no bathtub, and the shower is a half-glass enclosure that doesn't quite prevent the floor from getting wet. The sound insulation of the rooms seems to be very good, as we didn't really hear our neighbors but the heavy thud of the doors closing was noticeable. Climate control worked relatively well, and there's decent lighting, especially the scones above the beds. The only real amenity here is the small workout room. There is a treadmill, an elliptical machine, and a recumbent bike or cardio. For strength training, there is a set of dumbbells up to 50lbs and one of those multi-exercise machines on which you can work out a lot of muscle groups (mostly upper body) that was in good working condition. Front desk staff isn't super friendly but they're willing to help if you need it. For meals, there's a moderately priced restaurant on site (I'll review the breakfast separately), but there's a small commercial area just across the street with a handful of food options, albeit with limited operating hours. Overall we were satisfied with our stays here and wouldn't mind coming back again. read more

The atmosphere has always been good, but the food has taken a quantum leap forward. Everything on the menu has been excellent. The servers are very pleasant and helpful. The Inn is the all around best place to enjoy your meal in Swarthmore. read more

There is artwork by students at Swarthmore displayed in the rooms which was a nice touch. The room was spacious and the bed was comfy. It was quiet and a good spot for a night of good rest before my interview. Plenty of parking was available on site. It was clean and had the necessary amenities - I enjoyed my stay. read more

Meh. It's almost as if the management said, "we could be a good hotel, but that sounds like a lot of work." Everything is half-assed. Before we arrived, the Inn reached out and told us that their elevator was broken. No biggie, things happen. And it's only a three-story hotel. But we were there for three nights, and we did not see a repairman or any indication that any effort was being made to fix the elevator. You can't make everything right, right away, but you gotta try. And the Inn doesn't try. It's the same across the board. The restaurant's food has improved immeasurably, but you're still going to sit for 25 minutes in a half-empty room wondering why you haven't received your check after you asked for it. You'll call the front desk with a question or request and you might get a call back - but probably not. read more

Phenomenally poor customer service! Booked a wheelchair accessible room months in advance. They call us one day before to tell us their elevator is out of service and they have no first floor rooms. Two days for a weekend reservation. no offer to help us find reasonable accommodations, especially as rates will be way higher now. Called to talk to a manager and they forward me to a voicemail. Finally talked to manager Greg and he told me "at least I told you before you got here". Thanks for nothing. Also, ADA law requires that there be prompt fixing of broken elevators for just this reason and Swarthmore seems fine with disregarding ADA law. read more

Just checked into my room here --- the free parking is great, the lobby is inviting and the checking desk is welcoming as well. Checked out the restaurant on site, reservations at 5pm! Can't wait. The room, an accessible room is spacious. The view of the town is nostalgic. Dinner was Fantastic, great food great service. Went down for breakfast and got the same great food, iffy service but the food made up for that. Housekeeping was great! read more

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We wanted to stay in downtown Philly to go to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Matisse Exhibit), but could not find a hotel near the downtown area that was convenient. We saw that Swarthmore College had an inn and called for a reservation. WHAT A FIND! Clean, neat, quiet and right next to the train station. The train takes you to the museum area in 30 minutes. They did not mind that we left our car there. Parking is free. A wonderful village and campus to walk around. The Inn also has a very nice restaurant, but only open for lunch and dinner (They do have breakfast on Saturday and Sunday). No worries! A very tasty and friendly breakfast place was around the corner and down the street called Occasionally Yours. There were other dining options in the town. read more

The elevator was STILL broken as of March 6, 2024. I was informed of this when I went to check in. This is a major problem for me as I'm incapable of climbing stairs. (In reading other reviews, the elevator was a problem as far back as December 2023). That was just the beginning. Suffice it to say that they do not seem to care about the comfort of the guest or don't have enough staff to accommodate their needs. The nonchalant attitude doesn't help. They just couldn't care less. What a disappointment and a sham! I've stayed at the Inn at Penn in Philadelphia and the experience was completely different--easily 5 stars. If you need to stay in or near Swarthmore, go up the street to the Courtyard or even one of the lower end hotels which would probably be just as good (and cheapter) than this overrated place. read more

As promised, I've stayed two more times for business trips and am so thankful for the great partnership The Inn at Swarthmore has with my company. Again, my favorite aspects of The Inn are the location and the cleanliness of the inn. I had a serious issue with housekeeping my second visit, but I spoke to the manager on duty and felt heard. He promised to speak to the staff member involved and took care of everything. Other than that, my last two trips were just as fabulous and I even tacked on a vacation day to the end of my last trip. The Inn at Swarthmore is definitely my go-to place to stay whenever I'm in town. read more

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If there were a way to leave zero stars, I would. Started with elevator being broken. After lugging the suitcases up 3 flights, we arrived to a room with a shower so dirty (think other people's gross hair) that we wouldn't use it. Despite this, we settled in only to see MICE scurrying across the room and behind the bed. We packed-up and left at 11pm. The icing on the cake - they won't refund our stay. read more

I just had a bridal shower at The Inn at Swarthmore for my daughter. Melissa and Edi were so easy to deal with when scheduling the room and making arrangements. The room we had (Gathering Room B) was big and bright, yet the party still felt like an intimate affair. We opted for a brunch with a 2hr Mimosa bar. The food was delicious. Everything was so fresh. The scrambled eggs with Cheddar Cheese were so good! Edi was always on hand throughout the event. No one was without a drink or in need of anything. This Inn has multiple rooms to reserve, it's clean, the food is good and the staff is attentive. If you are looking for a venue for an occasion, look no further! read more

Came here for a baby shower. It was VERY difficult to find it because it's just off a roundabout. I literally drove around this area about three times with waze telling me I arrived three separate times before I stopped and asked someone where it was. That may have been my fault because round abouts stress me out but I had never been here before so I had no idea what I was looking for and traffic was coming every which way and it was difficult to find in these circumstances. Once I found it, it was a very nice building and there was plenty of parking available. The inside was modern and clean. The employees at the desk were very friendly. The bathrooms were clean. The room where the shower was was set up nicely. The food was good. It was served buffet style. They told my friend's Mom that they were getting ready to throw all of the food away so to give people a last call. They weren't allowed to pack it up to take it home, though which was soooo weird. They said something about it being a liability if people packed it up and wound up sick or something like that. None of us understood how packing it up and taking it home would be any different than packing up your leftovers at a regular restaurant and taking them home. They did pay for everything...and people are starving in the world so to just throw that much food away is so wasteful. It was just odd and disappointing. I don't know what time they had the room until. I'm assuming until 3:00 but at 2:43 they were literally taking the table clothes off even though people were still talking and sitting. I think that could have waited a little longer. Overall, a good experience! read more

Treatment at front desk when checking in at 9 pm was awful. Rang the bell 4 times to be checked in with no response. Arrived in the restaurant at 9:05 (restaurant closes at 9 pm - yes, we were late because we were trying to check in). Was told there is no food available - not a chip, not a pretzel, nothing. Was told to Door Dash for pizza, which we did. The pizza was left somewhere outside on a bench. Annoyed that after paying $430 for one night....not one staff member went out of their way to help us....there were 3 of us and we had not eaten since breakfast. A lovely Inn, but I will never book there again based on the service. read more

Wow. Wow. Wow. For many years, the Southern port of Delaware County PA had a dearth of suitable lodging facilities which also affected its economic development. With Swarthmore College, SAP, Crozier Hospital, and the plethora of professional offices in Media, there was no lodging in town but either near Delaware, Montgomery County or Philadelphia. And two second rate inns in Media. That's now solved. A new Courtyard in Springfield sprouted a couple of years ago and now the brand new Inn at Swarthmore crowns the luxury lodging list. This new venue is sumptuous. Within a vibrant little town center that has had boutique stores and the amazing Swarthmore Coop. The Inn has 40 luxurious rooms that also offer private dining, meeting and event spaces. And then the luxurious Broad Table Tavern compliments the venue. Together with a change in the town. The swanky town is no longer dry. Time to celebrate read more

I was directed to stay here by a colleague as even with my HHonors status I was unable to get a reasonably priced accommodation in the area on one day's notice. This local hotel had a great rate and was able to get me in the day before. The property is obviously new and all the fixtures, furnishings and accommodations were clean and comfortable. There is a decent size fitness center with free weights and a small selection of equipment. The attached restaurant is very good and the staff was friendly and helpful. I would certainly stay here again if my travel required it. read more

The Inn is a lovely place to stay! Right next to the SEPTA tracks, with bookstore, restaurant, and decent coffee in the morning! Walkable to campus, and very nice. Extremely new and spacious rooms with comfortable beds, and nice appointments. Three weird things: While there are a zillion lamps in the room, I literally had to call the front desk to ask how to turn them on. There's no shower door (just a glass wall), and terrible water pressure. (This is probably to ensure that water doesn't go everywhere with no shower door.) The closet doesn't allow for you to hang dresses, only jackets/shirts. TIP: book through HotelsTonight or Hotels.com. Rates are cheaper than if you call the Inn direct (like $30 cheaper!) read more

I stayed here with a wedding. The rooms were spacious and extremely clean. The front desk was very personable and check in/out was simple. The parking is free and although the rooms are a little pricey- it is definitely worthwhile. If you go there, make sure to go to the restaurant. I was there for breakfast and then again for lunch the next day and it was delicious! read more

I have eaten at the Inn at Swarthmore many times and have enjoyed most every meal. The thing about the Inn is that their Chef is very eclectic and his choice of cooking styles and foods are not to everyone's tastes. You have to be a bit experimental. You can imagine my joy when eight family and friends went to the Inn for Thanksgiving dinner. At $48.00 for a three course (actually 4course) meal, this was definitely a 'big splurge'. Thankfully, it was worth it. To comment on a few of the special items: - the butternut squash soup or the special salad course got raves from all whichever you chose. - for your entree you picked 2 from the list of 4 ( I picked turkey and filet of beef) Again, everyone loved their choices. - for dessert I chose the 'drunken apple pie'. Honestly, it was worth the whole price of the meal! Wow! If you have not been to the Inn, go. Go with an open mind, but go. One of the few places in Delco you can go and not get the same old thing. read more

This is a lovely hotel in lots of ways but NO ONE is ever at the front desk from 4pm on. So frustrating. I have tried calling down, over and over. Then I decided after several attempts to walk down myself to get help and there were the 3 people hanging around chatting! One was the housekeeper with the hair over her eye, the front desk person had a turban of some sort on. And her little kid was peeking out behind the door to the back. I tried calling again later on that night to say that our neighbors had their TV on too loud, and once again - no answer at the front desk! This is at 8pm. Now I'm in my PJs and can't go down there. Also, the food at the restaurant was so greasy, it was almost inedible. We left half our plates uneaten. The homemade turkey soup we had at lunch was wonderful though. Overall, extremely hit or miss. read more

Considering location location location (walking distance to college), we were not impressed! An overnight for 4 adults was $500. No one answered front desk after 8 rings. Inadequate lighting in suite. No refrigerator! (Extra) No phone in bedroom (No wake up call). No toilet paper other than a used roll. One hook (literally) in the bathroom, which had a sticky floor... Worst was the elephant herd that was right above the bedroom! Hitting up a B&B for next conference. read more

So great to be able to stay in this beautiful new hotel so close to campus. Food was delicious - I got the lettuce wrap and grilled broccoli. My son got the hanger steak. Shares a yummy chocolate brownie dessert. Beautiful to sit outside and watch the sunset. Hotel; All the staff were friendly and the room was beautiful. I'm not a fan of the European style shower half glass as I got water on the floor, but that is a minor inconvenience. Would stay here again in a second. read more

Stayed at the inn on August 8,9 and 10th Room was well done very crisp and clean and the inn is decorated very nicely the staff us all very helpful and friendly and the little bookstore has some nice stuff that is very reasonable price wise The restaurant is a farm to table concept and both days I ate there it was very good They have a lot of different beers on tap and there dinner specials r very good The sea bass special was excellent as was the grouper Rich the bartender is awesome He gave some good recommendations and like to talk about the different beers they have on tap Can't wait to go back the next time I am up that way read more

Excellent hotel, great service, good restaurnt and bar close to amazing college. No room service but well worth the stay. Super friendly. Swarthmore college is amazing.....and check out the men's basketball! Very impressive. read more

hands down the best inn ive stayed at in the US! was here for school visits around the philly area, and was surprised that swarthmore college was right across the street! it is a very cozy, local inn: all the paintings and sculptures around the hotel are done by swarthmore alumni. all the staff are EXTREMELY friendly; they even let us bring the "The Meaning of Swarthmore" book away with us. our room on the 3rd floor was so big: 2 queen beds, two sofas, a desk & lots of empty space besides all this. definitely worth its price. our car's battery died & one of the hotel staffs were kind enough to have helped us jumpstart the car! it took some time but he was very helpful and patient. would recommend this place to everyone coming swarthmore/philly! read more

On day 8 of a 10 day driving college tour with my teenager, really enjoyed our stay at the beautiful newly opened Inn at Swarthmore. By day 8, we've stayed at the range of these type of Inns. I highly recommend this Inn. Two Queen bed room was $200, which was reasonable given the quality and very convenient location. It is right next to the train station and Swarthmore campus. We easily walked to the campus tour, keeping our car in the free parking. Checkout is at noon, which is always appreciated. The rooms are spacious. They put thought into lighting, bedside phone charging. The beds are very comfortable. The flat screen TV is large. The bathroom is well designed with attractive features. There is a small workout room with elitipcal, weights. Within the Inn is a large bookstore with Swarthmore wear. The attached restaurant/bar was large, airy, had great attentive staff and good selection of very reasonably priced food. A side egg was $2, a full breakfast -- eggs, toast, side meat and potatoes - $10. Service was prompt. The only down side is the air conditioner in each room. The Inn was designed to be environmentally sound so I'm sure the air conditioner design and choice was part of that, but the units are noisy in a loud-white-noise-kind-of-way. But on the whole this did not impact my stay and I slept fine in the very comfortable bed. read more

The Inn at Swarthmore - Bathroom is spacious, and no waste with little bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body soap -- large dispensers instead - Hotels Near Me - Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

the hotel itself is ok but their customer service are ridiculous. we rented 3 rooms for a Friday night in June 2022 . we arrived 1st and signed my son and in-laws into their rooms as well to save time and make things easier as it was a long drive. my sons car broke down and couldnt make it I asked for a refund on that room or even a credit towards next year as we need to stop again around that area on our way to our final destination on Saturday . the manager never got back to us and I had to call many times before finally on august 5th she said she could do nothing. it was a $200 room. she had no compromises or solutions to help at all. she didn't care and was rude and we will never stop there again on our way to our yearly family reunion. it is run poorly. read more

Not a fan of the food or the staff. Wish they didn't waste the year of construction and traffic to build it.

Have stayed here twice while touring local colleges. It's a beautiful inn with welcoming staff. Love the peaceful vibe. There's a small town within walking distance, Swarthmore college is just across the road and the subway to Philly is just steps away. I hope to return again next year. read more

A gorgeous place that we are delighted to have in neighborhood but the food is extremely mediocre for price. Was there last night Sat and the wait at table for food and drink was horrible. read more

There are some features about the inn that are 5 stars for sure. The room was pristinely cleaned and attractive, and modern. Front desk folks were friendly and helpful. However, the room was set to freezing with the AC blasting to low 50s in 60 degree weather. It took over an hour for the room temp to reset at a comfortable level. The soap caddy was empty, and I got 2 bites despite spraying myself. In the restaurant, I was happy to see it was bright with ample seating, and a decent variety of foods. But my waiter, Sam, was disappointing. She dropped off the food and later the check silently. Never offered me water, although other tables recieved bottles, and never stopped back to see if everything was ok. She's perhaps the biggest influencer of this 'meh' review. read more

Dined here twice recently. First time, a Short Rib dish in the $23 range. Short rib was tasty but more fat than meat. It was supposed to be on a potato pancake, but if it was it was too small and dissolved under the fat from the meat. there were mysterious shards of some sort of veggie next to it which the waiter assured me were artichokes. I determined they were charred Belgian endive, charred and then left to wilt until some unsuspecting and undiscerning customer ordered the dish. Next time, I ordered a single burger $10 which the bartender told me could only be well done. On arrival I saw why. It was as thin as MickyD's, though tastier. And the fries were TERRIBLE. Obviously processed and frozen and barely hit the oil, if at all.Very disappointing. This is a lovely place where professors and families of students come from all over the world and they know good food. This place needs to up its game. For an example of a good inexpensive burger, and great fries the management should check out a great Philly neighborhood bar like For Pete's Sake. For the short ribs the potato pancake needed to be twice its size and crisped to be a raft for the meat. The short rib should have had the fat scraped off and not used as a foil to make the diner think he's gotten a big chunk. In all it was only about six mouthfuls of meat. and the charred and wilted endive were a poor choice as a side veggie. Even a simple side of green beans or braised Brussels Sprouts would have been better and helped to justify the price. Both times were on a Saturday night where this -- the only game in town where you can get a drink -- should have been booming. But both times, glumly half-empty. The food is the reason why, for sure. read more

Increased attendance forced us to change venue for our Penn CBIR retreat for approx 100 scientists this year to The Inn at Swarthmore. Negotiations and preparation for the event were made easy by catering sales manager, Melissa Sage, and service was impeccable, led by Edy. Buffet was hot and delicious, and was timed perfectly at breaks. Good, hot coffee provided by local roastery, Beans and Burlap, and pastries started our day off right. Lunch included a perfectly cooked lightly seasoned salmon, a chicken dish, and a mushroom medley for the vegan/vegetarians. Attendees ate in the same room as the meeting which caused me some concern about possible noise, but dishes were cleared quickly and quietly before the afternoon session. This was our 15th annual meeting, and I was anxious about the change after so many years, but it came off without a glitch with more positive feedback than any other year. Thanks to all at the Inn for their help in making me look so good! read more

Went there for a couple drinks and some apps. The service was wonderful. Our server- Rich was patient and so helpful & friendly! We didn't try the dinner menu- but I plan to go back purely based on the beautiful, clean, comfortable atmosphere and service! read more

Great staff, restaurant inside inn was good, very clean, and size of the room was nice and spacious. The place to stay if you go to swarthmore! Small mostly independent restaurants and shops and the college is super close. As a bonus for dog lovers, you may bump into the adjacent bookstore's two black labs! read more

The sink in my room didn't drain, the food was overrated, and they didn't have complimentary coffee at 6:30 or in the afternoon--instead I paid over four dollars for a small and gross cup of coffee. This is more like a motel 8. I was uncomfortable and annoyed the entire trip read more

As a long-time Swarthmore resident, I really, really wanted to love the hotel. I hate to be a party-pooper to all the great reviews others have posted, but my recent "staycation" was seriously lacking in the customer service department. First -- my reservation, which I confirmed less than 24 hours prior to check in, could not be found, and ended up in a downgrade from a single king to a double queen, which was all they had left. Second -- when my friend arrived ahead of me, the *reconfirmed/downgraded* reservation could not be found (though they were able to accommodate him, luckily). Third -- I had called ahead specifically to ensure that my friend would not be asked for a credit card (I gave mine over the phone). Less than an hour later, he was indeed required to give a credit card -- possibly even by the same clerk I had spoken to so recently. When I stopped at the front desk to convey my disappointment over these issues, I was given a lot of excuses and a highly inadequate semi-apology. No further consideration. So I decided to respond to the "thanks for staying with us" email and give feedback on our stay -- that was 3 days ago. I expected a quick response from Management, but to date have not heard a thing. The room was lovely and clean, and the facility is gorgeous. I urge anyone planning to stay there to tattoo your confirmation number on your hand, as the front desk staff are apparently a) barely competent and b) not terribly interested in making sure you feel taken care of when a mistake occurs. read more