Must-see hotels in Philadelphia

  • Apple Hostels

    Philadelphia

    The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street. The apple-green color scheme fits the name, but this Hosteling…

  • Alexander Inn

    Chinatown & Center City East

    Online photos undersell this place. The impeccably kept rooms have a subdued, slightly vintage style; some have old-fashioned half-size tubs. Original…

  • AKA University City

    Philadelphia

    All of the rental units on the upper 18 floors of Cira Centre South have spectacular views. However it's the sophisticated looks inside that will capture…

  • Rittenhouse Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Rooms at this five-star – excuse us, make that five-diamond – hotel on Rittenhouse Sq have marble baths. Of the downtown options with a half-Olympic–sized…

  • Thomas Bond House B&B

    Philadelphia

    Though this charming four-story brick building does not have an elevator, you have to accept certain things to stay in a house built in 1769 by celebrated…

  • Hotel Palomar

    Philadelphia

    One of Philadelphia's two hotels in the excellent Kimpton chain, the Palomar offers stylish rooms with a jokey elegance that includes leopard-spot…

  • Chamounix Mansion Hostel

    Logan Square & Fairmount

    In a lovely wooded area of Fairmount Park, this handsome Hosteling International hostel is best for guests with their own transport. In its public areas,…

  • Study at University City

    Philadelphia

    This snazzy hotel is right smack in the middle of everything University City has to offer. Rooms sport contemporary design and are spacious, as is the…

  • Penn's View Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Great value for its location, Penn's View shows its age – mostly in a good way, as it's on the National Register of Historic Places. The rooms, some with…

  • Wm Mulherin's Sons

    Philadelphia

    Hotels are thin on the ground in hipster Fishtown. Stepping up to the plate is Wm Mulherin's Sons, in an 1890s building. The four super-stylish rooms here…

  • Cornerstone B&B

    Philadelphia

    Housed in an 1865 Victorian mansion, this family-run B&B is an appealing choice with six uniquely designed rooms. Aptly named (it's on the corner and made…

  • Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadephia

    Philadelphia

    These stylish digs at the heart of the Independence National Historical Park are reminiscent of an eccentric ethnographic museum: the lobby sports a…

  • Loews Philadelphia Hotel

    Chinatown & Center City East

    The most interesting thing about this business hotel is that it's housed in the PSFS building, a 1932 art-deco beauty and National Historic Landmark…

  • The Gables

    Philadelphia

    A virtual museum of Victoriana, staying at the Gables is like stepping back in time save for the modern-day conveniences such as cable TV, wi-fi and a DVD…

  • AKA Rittenhouse

    Philadelphia

    Reopened following a building renovation in 2018, this branch of the upscale rental apartment operation offers studios through to penthouses in a lovely…

  • City House Hostel: Philadelphia House

    Philadelphia

    It's shoes off at the door of this welcoming hostel with comfy common areas, communal guitars, pub crawls, weekly events and even (shhh!) free beer and…

  • City House Hostel: Old City Philadelphia

    Philadelphia

    Dorms are pretty cramped at this pop art–decorated hostel in an old brick house. But the vibe is friendly and there's plenty of space in the basement…

  • Independent

    Chinatown & Center City East

    At the heart of the 'Gayborhood' and a block from the Avenue of the Arts, the Independent is housed in a handsome brick Georgian Revival building with a…

  • Rittenhouse 1715

    Philadelphia

    Around the corner from Rittenhouse Sq, this 1911 mansion is a fine choice for those who prefer their luxury small and local. The place mixes old-world…

  • Aloft Philadelphia Downtown

    Chinatown & Center City East

    An excellent-value option in about as central a location as you can get, Aloft offers plenty of youthful style. Functional rooms benefit from large…

  • Logan Philadelphia

    Logan Square & Fairmount

    Custom art installations and a courtyard with fountain greet you on arrival at this comfortable and supremely well-placed hotel that is literally steps…

  • Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

    Philadelphia

    This Ritz possess one of the grandest hotel lobbies in North America, occupying the Rotunda building designed by McKim, Mead & White and completed in 1908…

  • Le Méridien

    Philadelphia

    Though part of a luxury chain, the central location and tasteful appropriation of an old building to make a contemporary hotel sets Le Méridien apart…

  • Windsor Suites

    Philadelphia

    The comfortable and roomy suites here come with full kitchens; some also have balconies. There are options for extended stays or monthly rentals, as well…

  • ROOST Midtown

    Philadelphia

    If you're looking to spend a few weeks in Philly in style, this is the place. ROOST luxury apartments are usually rented for a minimum of seven to 10 days…

  • Dwight D Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Occupying a historic brownstone, this hotel is in a great central location and offers upscale guesthouse-type rooms (eight in total, all different in…

  • La Reserve

    Philadelphia

    This 1850s row house sits on a quiet street south of Rittenhouse Sq. The 12 rooms have well-worn charm, with faded oriental rugs, plush drapes, high…

  • Morris House Hotel

    Chinatown & Center City East

    In a landmark building built in 1797, Morris House conjures colonial elegance without too much formality or frilliness. Beyond the 15 rooms, its finest…

  • Lokal Hotel

    Philadelphia

    Lokal is a boutique hotel for the Airbnb generation. There's no front desk for the six self-catering units stacked above a trendy barbershop. Everything…

  • ROOST Rittenhouse

    Philadelphia

    These ROOST luxe apartments have a great location on Chestnut St and are available in generous sizes from studios to two bedrooms. They are usually rented…

  • The Inn at Penn

    Philadelphia

    This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular…

  • Spruce Hill Manor

    Philadelphia

    A cozy, antique option near Drexel University, the Spruce Hill Manor's six comfortable rooms are each decorated in a different theme. The building itself…

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