Fodor's Expert Review Alexander Inn

The well-maintained rooms at this small hotel have an art deco feel, while location puts you close to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Avenue of the Arts, and most downtown attractions. Though open to everyone, it welcomes a largely LGBTQ clientele, thanks to its prime location in the city’s “Gayborhood.” Some rooms facing northwest have good views of the bustling 12th and Spruce Street intersection. The hotel has a discounted parking arrangement with a nearby garage—a steal in this neighborhood.