Sheraton-Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, Smell

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Out of 177

Sheraton-Society Hill Hotel	Average Price: $218 Check Rates

Hotel Class:

One Dock Street Second And Walnut

Philadelphia, 00000 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 14 of 57
Average review rating: 3.31

OpinionWell Value Index: 4

Traveler reviews analyzed: MyTravelGuide (467) , TripAdvisor (459)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. I will give the property kudos for trying to upgrade its image with new flooring, paint, upgrade rooms and bathrooms but it is loud during the day if you are near any of the construction, and there is lots of new paint smells, etc.

"Great Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/16/2012 Vote

2. The room was very nicely furnished but the smell/odor from adhesives or glue was so overpowering that it was making us nausea.

"Great Location for visiting Old City " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

3. The rooms however are very dated, musty smelling and far from special.

"Great Location/Poor Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/28/2011 Vote

4. Breakfast buffet with lukewarm food for $20; most TVs on cardio equipment in gym didnt work or had poor reception; strong chlorine smell in 3rd floor hallway.

"Meh " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/10/2011 Vote

5. The bathroom smelled like mildew, and the hook on the door was falling off.

"Great location; Rooms need work " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/8/2011 Vote

6. The smell of chlorine is strong but hey means a clean pool.

"Fantastic Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/13/2011 Vote

7. A nice enough indoor pool, but the smell of chlorine in the corridors on the fourth floor where it is located was a liitle strong for my taste.

"Adequate but tired " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/7/2011 Vote

8. In fact one of the rooms smelled quite strange.

"A Box With Nice Wrapping Paper " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/19/2011 Vote

9. The rest of the room seemed a bit dated and not 'fresh' smelling, but overall clean.

"Perfectly OK Hotel... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2011 Vote

10. The hallways were dingy and smelled badly.

"Terrible customer service and room! Never go back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2011 Vote