12 Best Hotels in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This seriously cool hotel focuses on sparse rooms with a small footprint—rooms range from 150 to 300 square feet, allowing for two people in the smaller rooms and three to four people in the larger—in a great location; rooms have more space than one would expect. There's absolutely nothing extra in the rooms, but all of the necessities for a comfortable trip are there, including soft beds, modern bathrooms, and clean rooms. Also adding to its coolness factor are the 11th-floor rooftop bar El Techo and the Mexico City–inspired Condesa and El Cafe on the hotel's ground floor, both of which were opened by the team behind Fishtown's Pizzeria Beddia and Suraya. 

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.

Taking over the historic Stephen Girard Building, Canopy's hotel melds the city's R&B culture with local history—think luxury department store-style that was present in the neighborhood at the start of the early 20th century. Expect modern amenities like large bathrooms, work spaces, Nespresso machines, and free Wi-Fi in a historic setting. And while breakfast isn't included, the hotel restaurant, The Wayward, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.

The hotel's sawtooth design ensures that each room has a peaked bay window with an eye-popping 180-degree view. Rooms on the east side look out toward the Delaware River, while west-side rooms overlook Broad Street. The four-story atrium lobby lounge, which features a cool fiber-optic chandelier, observes one of the busiest corners of Philly's theater district, directly across the street from the handsome Academy of Music and a short walk from the Kimmel Center. Where most hotel rooms go for darker, warm earth tones, refurbished Doubletree guest rooms are decorated in refreshingly light white and blond tones; they also have separate vanities. The Balcony restaurant offers daily breakfast and Sunday brunch. The Standing O Bar/Bistro serves burgers, sandwiches, and lighter fare.

As far as airport hotels are concerned, this Fairfield Inn is standard, but its staff has a reputation for being quite accommodating. A business center, an indoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and standard rooms equipped with flexible workstations make it a reliable choice for business travel, even with kids in tow; a 24-hour shuttle service runs guests to and from Philadelphia International Airport free of charge.

With its understated boutiquelike charms, this Four Points offers a practical yet homey alternative to some of its larger neighbors in the Pennsylvania Convention Center area. A hardwood-floor foyer sets the tone, and an enormous work area featuring slide-out desks and flat-screen televisions is conducive to work and rest. Bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers—but no tubs—have a sharp modern feel, and there is ample closet space. A gym with brand-new exercise machines is open 24 hours. Cherry Lounge and Restaurant offers breakfast, dinner, and a daily happy hour.

This hotel bills itself as the \"best value hotel in Center City\" and backs it up with a gym, business center, and, weather permitting, complimentary breakfast on a patio facing 13th Street. Rooms have full-length mirrors and spacious bathrooms with long marble countertops. The hotel, which underwent a head-to-toe renovation in 2019, is a short walk away from the Convention Center, Reading Terminal Market, and Chinatown.

This hotel is an affordable alternative to other hotels near the Pennsylvania Convention Center. It's within walking distance of the Reading Terminal Market, the Gallery Mall, Chinatown, and many historic sites. Rooms are spacious and simply designed, with comfortable beds, spacious desks, and flat-screen televisions. The \"Stay Fit Kit\" provides an in-room Pilates band, yoga mat, abs ball, resistance rope, and light weights. Like its neighbors near the convention center, it sits in an area that can be desolate after dark.

Originally the Market Street National Bank, this building from the 1920s has a beautifully restored art deco facade; most rooms (studios or one-bedroom suites) have full kitchens, living rooms, and work areas. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet and breakfast, as well as complimentary appetizers served on the second-floor gathering area Monday to Wednesday. The hotel is a big hit with families with small children. Across from City Hall, this hotel is close to all major downtown destinations.

Sonder's offering is somewhere in between hotel and Airbnb, as they offer serviced apartments that are well stocked for longer stays or guests who would like to cook some meals, with local touches and a few amenities like room cleaning and great locations. The Queen is extremely well located near lots of restaurants and bars, giving visitors a perfect jumping-off point for visiting a lesser-known side of the city.

After a recent rebrand and remodel, the Warwick Hotel welcomes guests into a sleek lobby featuring bulbous pendant lights, fireplaces, pop-art rugs and wall decor, and sofas upholstered with bold fabrics. The pleasant, bright guest rooms are decorated in soft earth tones and outfitted with refrigerators, large work desks, televisions, bottled water, coffee, and comfortable beds. The hotel offers a number of restaurants, including Spice Finch, which is accessible through the lobby.