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Alexander Inn Philadelphia

Average Price: $116  
 
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301 South 12th and Spruce Street
Philadelphia, 19107 View map  
3-Star Hotel Rank: 8 of 57
Average review rating: 4.26
OpinionWell Value Index: 10
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1. The rooms were on the small side but clean and the mattresses comfortable.
"Perfect Graduation! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/21/2012 Vote      
2. The rooms were clean but a little small.
"Great location..decent room " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/13/2012 Vote      
3. Room was a little small but very clean.
"My stay at Alexander Inn Philadelphia PA " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/12/2012 Vote      
4. The rooms and bathrooms are on the small side but well designed, so that there is a closet and small fold out desk.
"Great Value in a Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/11/2012 Vote      
5. The rooms are small, simply furnished and clean.
"Best boutique hotel in Philly " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/11/2012 Vote      
6. The hotel is very clean, very comfortable, although the room we had for a one night stay (standard queen size) was a little small.
"A Philly Fab Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/10/2012 Vote      
7. My small single room (202) was perfectly clean and comfortable.
"pleasant stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/20/2012 Vote      
8. Just enough perks for comfort - self-serve breakfast room, exercise area, small but inviting entrance alcove, this must be the best value in Philadelphia.
"Location, Price and Just Enough Retro " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/19/2012 Vote      
9. Rooms are small but clean.
"Looking forward to my third stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/29/2012 Vote      
10. Although small, through the clever use of space, the rooms are cozy - not cramped.
"A Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/19/2011 Vote      
11. the room was small but nice, with a good bed.
"Nothing fancy, everything nice. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/18/2011 Vote      
12. The room size might be on the small side compared to other hotels, but it was just perfect for the two of us.
"What's not to LOVE? " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/11/2011 Vote      
13. The room was very small, but had a big bathroom with shower and the air conditioner had a little trouble keeping up with a very humid evening.
"Old style hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/10/2011 Vote      
14. We were given a room on the 3rd floor, the room was small but very clean and therefore more than adequate for our 4 night sightseeing stay.
"Nice little hotel in a good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/7/2011 Vote      
15. What a great location and even though the my room was small I really wasn't there enough to make it a downside.
"Great little hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/21/2011 Vote      
16. Unlike other reviews the bathroom in our room had a shower over a small bath, the rest of the bathroom stayed completely dry.
"Charming and location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/13/2011 Vote      
17. I would add this is a small hotel, I think about 50 rooms or fewer, so it can be booked up.
"Had a very nice second stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/27/2011 Vote      
18. And although the room (and especially the bathroom) are small, they are more than adequate for a weekend getaway in this terrific city.
"European style boutique hotel in Center City " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/27/2011 Vote      
19. The room was clean, but small.
"Nice surprise, considering the price! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/25/2011 Vote      
20. The rates are more than reasonable, the standard rooms are small but tasteful, the breakfast is very good, the staff is accommodating, and the ambiance is charming.
"Center City Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/22/2011 Vote      
21. Our room was quite small (but we did choose a small room to keep costs down a bit), however it was very adequate for the amount of time we were there for (we wanted to see the city not neccessarily the inside of any hotel room).
"Great value, great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/11/2011 Vote      
22. Rooms are small but very clean, would probably stay somewhere else if I were going to spend a great deal of time actually in the room, but was perfect for our purposes.
"Great Service and Great Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/3/2011 Vote      
23. Room was comfortable and although bath was small, it was find for our needs.
"What a great find. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/1/2011 Vote      
24. Most rooms are rather small, but they are perfectly sufficient for a short stay.
"Consistently excellent " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/25/2011 Vote      
25. The rooms are a bit small but very clean and the staff is great.
"Great place to stay in the center of everything " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/24/2011 Vote      
26. The rooms were on the small side but oh so clean.
"The Best Part of Our Weekend Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/22/2011 Vote      
27. The room was quite small but very well organised with everything you need - table and chair, tv, extra pillows, storage space etc all fitting in nicely.
"Great place to stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/18/2011 Vote      
28. the hotels rooms are spotless, small, but so charming with very comfortable beds and linens, great bathroom products, and a friendly staff.
"the wonderful alexander inn " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/17/2011 Vote      
29. Our friends had one king sized bed and said that their room was quite small.
"Very nicely done. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/13/2011 Vote      
30. The single bed room was rather small on US standards though (more like Paris' hotels), but the corner double beds room was great: it might be worth to pay the extra money even for 2 people.
"Excellent value for money " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/12/2011 Vote      
31. The breakfast is served in a relaxed room just off the small lobby and the staff interacts comfortably with the guests.
"An oasis in downtown Philly " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/10/2011 Vote      
32. I had a very small room, which is perfect for a solo traveler.
"Nice hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/7/2011 Vote      
33. Someone has said that 'boutique is a fancy term for small' The rooms are smaller than usual, and I have stayed in a single room on a previous visit--quite adequate for 1 person, the double corner room quite adequate for 4 people.
"Love the shampoo and conditioner they use! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/3/2011 Vote      
34. But the rooms are quiet small and (dull and ordinary) and the bathrooms tiny.
"Enjoyable visit " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/25/2011 Vote      
35. The room was comfortable, small but efficient.
"Lovely, friendly Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/11/2011 Vote      
36. I had a single room on the 5th floor which was a bit small for US standard but probably European average.
"Basic but acceptable " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/22/2011 Vote      
37. Bed was comfortable if a bit small, main toiletries were provided and I found the room to be clean and hygienic.
"Basic but acceptable " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/22/2011 Vote      
38. The rooms were simple but clean and well-appointed, and although I guess the bathrooms were on the 'small' side .
"Great boutique inn, lovely part of town " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/17/2011 Vote      
39. Very small room with inadequate air conditioning.
"Not my favorite " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/16/2011 Vote      
40. It is a small hotel, so don't expect big, spacious rooms - think European style.
"Best deal in Philly! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/9/2011 Vote      
41. Room was very small as was the bathroom but became suprisingly inviting to return to after a hard day slaving over a hot cheesesteak or two.
"Good Location Makes this a Winner to Stay In... " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/1/2011 Vote      
42. We had a excellent stay; the room was a little small but decently pleasant and comfortable, and the view from our room (facing west, top floor) was quite impressive (City Hall, Liberty Towers, Comcast Tower, old brownstones, tall trees, etc.) Location was a two minute walk from the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, and the rest of the arts/theater district, as well as many great restaurants.
"great value, location; nice hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/19/2011 Vote      
43. Nice continental breakfest, breakfest room small, bathrooms very small, nice and cozy and would stay again if ever in the city.
"Great location, friendly staff, central location, walkable to everything " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/17/2011 Vote      
44. The room is definitely small but it was enough room for us.
"Fantastic Location, Comfortable bed. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/29/2011 Vote      
45. Although the room was small, it was very clean and more than suited our needs for the night.
"Excellent weekend getaway " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/27/2011 Vote      
46. If you read the room descriptions on the website, it's clear the rooms are small.
"Not for families but good budget choice for 1 or 2 people " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/22/2011 Vote      
47. The bathroom has a pedestal sink, so no counter space, but there is a small glass shelf and room on the window ledge.
"Not for families but good budget choice for 1 or 2 people " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/22/2011 Vote      
48. My room barely had enough room for a queen bed, desk and a small amount of walking room but this was precisely what I needed as I was at a conference all day and wanted to wander around downtown in the evening.
"Small but excellent, especially for price and location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/13/2011 Vote      
49. The rooms are fine, the bathrooms a bit small, but overall it is a great place to stay.
"The epitome of a boutique hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/7/2011 Vote      
50. , Society Hill and Independence Hall); very small rooms but well furnished and attractive; most of the hotel's guests appear to be 'straight', but both the staff and the neighborhood are gay-friendly.
"Great value with much charm; great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/1/2011 Vote      
51. The rooms were small but had everything we needed and we were generally out and about most of the time exploring Philladelphia.
"Hidden Gem, great value and location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/17/2011 Vote      
52. The rooms are very small but remember - Northeastern city.
"Mostly clean, friendly, cheaper than most " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/28/2011 Vote      
53. NOW, I'm not general manager or owner of a small B&B; however, I'm pretty sure it's not THAT complicated to make 1 reservation for 1 room and NOT overbook.
"unprofessional management " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/20/2010 Vote      
54. Rooms are small but well maintained.
"Liked It " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/3/2010 Vote      
55. Small rooms, poor american breakfast, weak water pressure in a shower.
"Not what it seems " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/22/2010 Vote      
56. The room was small, but clean.
"Nice Inn in good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/21/2010 Vote      
57. The rooms are definitely small but very clean and adequte.
"Central vintage beauty " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/12/2010 Vote      
58. Don't stay here if you intend to spend a lot of time in the room, as they are small, but if you want to experience the city it is a great find.
"Central vintage beauty " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/12/2010 Vote      
59. Room (2 queens beds) was small, but typical for a city hotel.
"Nice & easy hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/17/2010 Vote      
60. The rooms are small & quaint, but again, very clean & fresh.
"Quaint , clean , & great friendly employees. Well worth the price. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/4/2010 Vote      
61. Even for a room that small, the window unit should have worked better.
"Not worth the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/10/2010 Vote      
62. -the air conditioner was small and didn't really cool the room.
"Not worth the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/10/2010 Vote      
63. Also, the rooms are super clean and the small size did not bother us.
"Excellent Hotel for first time Philly experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/15/2010 Vote      
64. All those reviewers not giving this place A+ rates because their rooms are small or they don't have a parking lot on premises fail to understand this building is historic and was built during the time where a large rooms were not the norm and cars where not around.
"Excellent Hotel for first time Philly experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/15/2010 Vote      
65. The rooms were small but cozy.
"Excellent Hotel for first time Philly experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/15/2010 Vote      
66. The only negatives I found in this hotel were the small rooms and the somewhat outdated decor.
"deserves the "top value" status " Read full review on TripAdvisor   3/8/2010 Vote      
67. When we checked in and got to our room, I found it to be a little to small for me (I'm claustrophobic), so we went back to the desk, and Daniel helped us with a larger corner room.
"Southern Hospitality In Phila. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/23/2010 Vote      
68. Although clean and well decorated, the room was extremely small for the price.
"Friendly & charming boutique hotel but stressful parking. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/23/2010 Vote      
69. The room itself was VERY small - smaller than we had anticipated - but we also got the least expensive room.
"Friendly, Affoardable Destination " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/21/2010 Vote      
70. Not that the small room was terrible - it was just very tight for 2 people.
"Friendly, Affoardable Destination " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/21/2010 Vote      
71. Although the deluxe room with King bed was a bit on the small side, it was well appointed, with a three sided bay window overlooking 12th St on the 7th floor.
"Great Place to Stay !! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/30/2009 Vote      
72. Although the rooms were small, the location, cleanliness, comfortable bed, in room safe made up for it.
"Perfect Location, Great Value " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/30/2009 Vote      
73. My room itself was fairly spartan and on the small side--but I can't say if other rooms are the same or larger.
"A good value at a good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/26/2009 Vote      
74. Small work-out room, with two very slow computers -- was nice to be able to print my boarding pass.
"Far exceeded expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/26/2009 Vote      
75. Even though the room was small it was so quaint and had great features that the size was not an issue.
"A wonderful place to stay and see the city. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/6/2009 Vote      
76. The rooms are quite small but very cozy, the beds exceptionally comfortable.
"Great Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/13/2009 Vote      
77. The room was a little small but comfortable enough.
"Would stay here agian! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/16/2009 Vote      
78. The room was a little small but comfortable enough.
"Would stay here agian! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/16/2009 Vote      
79. The room was small but well laid out and comfortable.
"Small hotel, comfortable, clean and a great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/8/2009 Vote      
80. The bath was small but nicely tiled with a tub/shower combinatioThe Inn provides a complementary continental breabfast with friendly staff and the breakfast room is clean very well maintained.
"Great Facility, centrally located with outstanding staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/24/2009 Vote      
81. Our single-bedded rooms were small with an attached shower room.
"Great value for a short stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/23/2009 Vote      
82. Small but quiet and well-kitted-out rooms; convenient location; parking by validated chit two blocks away.
"Good at everything but breakfast " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/7/2009 Vote      
83. Although, the room we were in was a bit small (even for our NYC standards) we found the place to be cute, clean, and located within walking distance to most everything.
"Cute and Centrally located " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/27/2009 Vote      
84. Remember, it is not a big fancy hotel with pools and such but the rooms, although small, are clean and very nicely appointed.
"Very pleased with our stay at the Alexander.. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/15/2009 Vote      
85. However, our room was very small and the walls were thin.
"Good Hotel for the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor   2/14/2009 Vote      
86. The room was very small but I knew it would be.
"it's ok for the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/3/2009 Vote      
87. I also used their weight room which is small and doesn't have much equipment, but at least it's something.
"it's ok for the price " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/3/2009 Vote      
88. Rooms are small.
"Why is this the #1 hotel in Philadelphia? " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/7/2008 Vote      
89. Small room with barely any room to stand/put towels for showers.
"Review of Alexander " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/26/2008 Vote      
90. The room we had was small but comfortable.
"Convenient and cozy " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/10/2008 Vote      
91. My room (one queen bed) was small but clean and functional.
"A good value and conveniently located " Read full review on TripAdvisor   11/1/2008 Vote      
92. The room was small but I expected that from reviews and for a boutique hotel in a city I think that is to be expected.
"As Good As Reviewed " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/29/2008 Vote      
93. My room was on the small side but spotlessly clean and looked as if it was newly decorated in the art deco style.
"Can`t be beat " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/16/2008 Vote      
94. The room was very clean and the bathroom was a bit small for my liking but it was spotless as well.
"Hidden Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/15/2008 Vote      
95. We had the deluxe queen, so I'd hate to see how small the standard room is.
"Disappointing " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/15/2008 Vote      
96. The room was small but it had two double beds.
"Little Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/13/2008 Vote      
97. Our room was small (we took the last room available) and the girls slept on air mattresses on the floor, but we loved the charm (the girls especially loved the old switchboard in the hallway) and the uniqueness of the Inn.
"Can`t wait to return " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/13/2008 Vote      
98. The hotel is very much a boutique hotel, rooms are small but very clean.
"Great Hotel, Super Friendly Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/30/2008 Vote      
99. The rooms were small but very clean as you would expect in this very elegant building near the historic district.
"great boutique hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/17/2008 Vote      
100. Except for the room size, which is small, the hotel is clean and the cleaning staff does a good job.
"A Great Place to Stay In Downtown Philadelphia " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/8/2008 Vote      
101. The Positives:-terrific location and lovely neighborhood - an easy and enjoyable walk anywhere in the Downtown area;-front desk friendliness - the General Manager, John (I think) is just such a friendly, helpful individual - he is a wealth of info about Philly and is a great resource;-relatively quiet - although on a well-traveled street, it is a pretty quiet little Inn at nightThe Less Than Positives:-pillows are like bags of sand - bring your own!-small rooms - but, hey, remember the PRICE.
"Good Value for the Money " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/30/2008 Vote      
102. Yes the room was a little small but not too bad, it was quiet, they have a weight rooms and free wireless and use of their computers, and we will never stay anywhere else when traveling to Philly.
"Really do recommend the Alexander Inn " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/23/2008 Vote      
103. Rooms could be considered small by American standards, didn`t bother us since we didn`t spend much time in the room.
"Very Convenient. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   4/2/2008 Vote      
104. We made reservations for one of the smaller rooms with a full-size bed and were worried at first that the room might be cramped, but it was spacious and had an amazing street view, so if you are wondering if the 170 square foot room with one double bed might be too small for two people, don`t worry, because there is plenty of space.
"Perfect Price, Perfect Location, Perfect Service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   1/27/2008 Vote      
105. The room was clean, amenities pretty good, there was a small TV and a small vertical in-room safe.
"Well-located Boutique Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/22/2007 Vote      
106. We stayed in an 'Intimate Standard Queen' room, which was quite small (even smaller than some hotels in Tokyo), although the bathroom was comparatively larger - I even used the bathroom just to stretch out once.
"Well-located Boutique Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/22/2007 Vote      
107. The room was on the small side, but that`s fine by me.
"What a great find in a great location! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/16/2007 Vote      
108. My single room was small, but the huge bay window, high ceilings, and intelligent planning made it seem spacious.
"Joining the Chorus " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/2/2007 Vote      
109. My single room was small, but the huge bay window, high ceilings, and intelligent planning made it seem spacious.
"Joining the Chorus " Read full review on TripAdvisor   12/2/2007 Vote      
110. A very small room, with a very hard undersized Queen bed, a wood bench was the only furniture in the room, a thru the wall air conditioner that sounded like a thrasing machine and you could not hear the TV, so we opened the screenless window and fought the mosquitoes for the rest of the night.
"A bad place to stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor   10/25/2007 Vote      
111. The only disappointment was the size of the bed - only a standard 4`6' & too small for us (a bit strange - the room was big enough for a larger one).
"Good value and location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/29/2007 Vote      
112. The room was small, and the bathroom was about the smallest I`ve seen - it was hard not to hit your head on the sink when you are on the commode.
"Bad and good " Read full review on TripAdvisor   9/4/2007 Vote      
113. The rooms are small to medium size but comfortable & clean.
"Nice hotel in GREAT location !!!!!!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/20/2007 Vote      
114. Good aspects:*Nice neighbourhood (in fact the gay neighbourhood with many cafes and bars)*Close to city centre*Friendy & helpful staffBad aspects:*Old and a little filthy carpets/interiors, etc.*No desks in the rooms (try to work on your bed the whole day)*Very small rooms*The gym is tiny*Wireless Internet keeps breaking down*No fridge in the rooms.
"Alexander Inn is overated - I would not stay here again! " Read full review on TripAdvisor   8/15/2007 Vote      
115. But have no fear, the hotel was very well located, rooms a bit on the small side, but very clean, quiet and well maintained.
"Great " Read full review on TripAdvisor   7/18/2007 Vote      
116. The negative; the guestroom & bathroom are quite small, no room to spread out, and we would have liked our air conditioner to cool better.
"A Gem " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/19/2007 Vote      
117. The room was small but cozy, clean and comfortable.
"Cozy room in great location " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/11/2007 Vote      
118. Most importantly, the room was clean (small, but it is a boutique hotel, not the Four Seasons) and the bathroom was clean.
"Loved the Alexander Inn! Don " Read full review on TripAdvisor   6/4/2007 Vote      
119. The room was very small, but we weren`t in it very much.
"Small Rooms, but very nice and clean. " Read full review on TripAdvisor   5/4/2007 Vote      
   
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