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11th

Out of 177

The Independent	Average Price: $202 Check Rates

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1234 Locust Street

Philadelphia, 19103 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 3 of 57
Average review rating: 4.38

OpinionWell Value Index: 6

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (17) , Travelocity (3) , TripAdvisor (244)

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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. This hotel was booked for us by a friend as we were all attending a graduation ceremony at the Academy of Music on Broad Street, and the hotel was an easy walk away.

"Lovely and Convenient " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/22/2012 Vote

2. Our room was spacious, friendly service, all the amenities, breakfast delivered to your room.

"Unique, chic hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/20/2012 Vote

3. We will definitely stay here again on future trips to Philly and have already recommended it to several close friends.

"Perfect and affordable for our family of 6! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

4. I mean honestly, who doesn't want a freshly brewed cup of java to enjoy with his buttery, flakey croissant? Understand that these exciting perks are ONLY surpassed by the friendly and efficient attention you will receive from a management team and staff that is second to none.

"Good to the last drop! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/25/2012 Vote

5. Room was clean and staff was very friendly.

"Lovely room, kind of loud " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/15/2012 Vote

6. Staff is professional and friendly.

"Well-located boutique hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/9/2012 Vote

7. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.

"Absolutely Wonderful Hotel - Surpassed My Expectations " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/16/2012 Vote

8. The staff, especially Julie and Colin on the front desk, were very helpful, friendly, and fun to chat with.

"Excellent location, great staff, nice extras " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/1/2012 Vote

9. The management and staff (Jim and Colin) are always so professional, friendly, and efficient.

"Best kept secret in Philadelphia " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/15/2012 Vote

10. Sometimes I stay with friends and sometimes I like to splurge a little and treat myself to some of the quality accommodations the City of Brotherly Love has to offer.

"Best kept secret in Philadelphia " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/15/2012 Vote