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1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States

#47 of 95 hotels in Philadelphia

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 535 hotel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    7.4

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: March 28, 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved my room! It was spacious and the bathroom was huge. There is no front desk, so you will get all acces codes the day of your stay. There is also no parking, but there is a lot across the street that cost $38 a day or you can park on the street. This hotel is located in such a fun part of the city. If you don't mind nightlife sounds, then you're good. There are lots of cute little shops and restaurants near by and Reading Terminal and the mall is about a 10 minute walk from the hotel. I would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    8.0
    No accommodation staff, staying guests help each other and made new friends!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise level around this neighborhood. Basically people were shouting all night long around this area. However Arco prepare earplugs for staying guests. It worked well.

    The shower was like a hot spring in Japan! I love the water pressure shower and it was wonderful!!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, very comfortable and clean!

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Despite a roomy bathroom, the shower cubicle could have been bigger, but just knit picking here..

    Close proximity to city centre and public transport. Very good size room, comfortable bed. Despite no staff, the instructions to access the building and room were very clear.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are only 2 large, & 4 small storage lockers available for the whole building, which is not enough.

    Great location, with nice size rooms. Very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    9.0
    Nice, clean, easy check in check out
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was on a main road, the traffic and noise outside was loud.

    It was close to where we wanted to go in Philadelphia. Easy to get to. A lot of restaurants and things to do close by. Easy to check in and out on the app

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2025

    8.0
    Did the job for my business trip at a good price and value.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No Microwave and no work table in room.

    Very good location. Great shower. Pretty room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They have very limited locker. They told me that i can drop the luggage in case I arrive earlier, however, when I arrive there, no more available locker, no staff, and no more space to keep my luggage, and i need to wait there more than 3 hours to open my room. It’s worst because I contacted them before to ask about this but nobody aware me about this issue.

    Clean, comfortable

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Thin walls

    Very welcoming hotel with an open living space in a modern neighborhood

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2025

    7.0
    It was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My door would not lock behind me. Apparently no one was able to come out that day keeping in mind that I was notifying them around 7 at night. I had to contact them again the next day to come and fix the door which they did.

    The location was fantastic

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2025

    9.0
    Throughly enjoyable - would book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    While the overall experience was nice there was a loud knocking in the walls that would occur in random intervals. It sounded like several empty cans collapsing. Not sure if it was a an outside vent or possibly the plumbing but it did startle and awaken me a few times. Twice I thought someone was banging on the door. Not upset just more curious as to what it was.

    Easy access. Room was clean and spacious. Great location/neighborhood.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    8.0
    Big room, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    self service place so no staff or reception which made things difficult when our delayed luggage was to be delivered. The elevator broke while we were there.

    Nice sized room, big bed and spacious. The shower was a good size and worked well, the whole place was quite clean. The location is very central and in a fun and lively neighbourhood with great restaurants and bars nearby.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There should be more luggage lockers. Departing and arriving guests have to share a total of only 6 lockers.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 6, 2025

    8.0
    Great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The AC made a lot of noise, waking me up frequently in the middle of the night. In fairness, they offered ear plugs, but still I had a hard time sleeping. The toilet in the bathroom was loose from the ground, also making noise whenever someone sat.

    Amazing location for all our purposes, and easy access. The room was spacious, soberly decorated and very cozy, we immediately felt comfortable. There was complimentary coffee in the room, as well as tea or coffee in the common lounge, which was also very friendly. Great value for money. Highly recommend.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    7.0
    Nice but needs some maintenance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Many broken items: toilet was moving, soap dispensers, toilet paper holder. Some lights did not work. Loose power outlets. No human interaction with staff. Not enough storage room for bags. Bathroom fan very loud.

    Space, location, price.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Leaking bathtub

    Style

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 13, 2024

    7.0
    Pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None of the coffee machines worked well (in room or lobby). The lift broke, and we saw that in other reviews that the problem must be pretty common.

    Self check in was easy. Luggage storage very handy but limited. Spacious room and comfy bed.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 10, 2024

    7.0
    very good value for money and convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    very dry climate, not humidifier. Shower drain was clogged.

    very high ceilings. Clean room, easy to use door code system

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had mouse sharing our room! This did receive prompt attention when reported!

    Conveniently located

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2024

    7.0
    Very central location, with all the pluses and minuses that come with that
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is a bit noisy as it is central in a party-time of street setting. Earplugs are provided, but still.

    Very central and we Wonderfully large bed, easy procedures to check-in etc

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no view from our room and some finishes need to be taken care of as they start to crumble

    The location was perfect near the old city and many cafe/restaurants and shops. The room was spacious and clean. The locker service is very helpful, because we left our luggages before the checkin and after the checkouts and we didn't have to drag them around the city.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, fun neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The door to the room was a bit askance and the lights from the hallway bled into the room, which was an inconvenience for sleeping.

    Easy to check in and access the room, excellent location, good value for money.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2024

    8.0
    Great location but be ready for some noise from nearby clubs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Very noisy due to great location. On Saturday night the noise stopped about 4am.

    Great location, can walk to most destinations.

    Stayed in October 2024

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