Philadelphia hotellit South Philadelphia

Plussat: It has a back yard which us pretty.

Miinukset: the check in process was confusing. I had no problem using my credit card else where but here. You have to strictly follow the steps to have a guaranteed room, which including reply some emails... No front desk makes the hotel like an airbnb style.

Plussat: Glory of days gone by...Victorian atmosphere, however poorly maintained, mildew and catbox odor, had to open windows to dissipate smells but then couldn't close them again. Claims to be a boutique hotel; sadly it has none of the boutique charm. Is more of a B&B without the breakfast, although I would not have dared to eat there.

Miinukset: Strong smell of litterbox even though “cats not allowed into the rooms” according to the owners (not listed in description that there are cats to begin with, so beware. Strong mildew odor. Wall unit heat/airco on it’s last legs. Window would not close. Far, very far, from parking garage and over miserable sidewalks. Close to nothing. Many buildings, all stairs. Room “Autumn Mist”. Bathroom pretty clean but not very; peeling paint and open plasterwork gave an unclean feeling. Hotel boasts “free toiletries” (and is there a hotel that does not offer this?) which equates to shampoo and gel in a wall dispenser, and hand soap in a used pump. Would have left if not late, with a child in tow, Phila fully booked, and a long and miserable hike back to the car.

Plussat: The inn keeper was super helpful and friendly! We will definitely return!

Miinukset: Everything was perfect! Wouldn’t change anything.

Plussat: We loved the hotel. We felt like we went back in time. The host was friendly and welcoming. If you are put off by cats, we never saw it , and there was no litter box smell. The location was great. We walked to 5th street in about 15 minutes. The Italian market was very close. The neighborhood felt safe. We are looking forward to staying there again.

Miinukset: We had difficulty finding it. The hotel is actually three converted row homes on the same street. We went to the wrong address initially. It wasn't a big deal. We just felt a bit clueless and embarrassed having to contact the host. All of the information was in an email that we didn't see until after we checked in. Chances are you will have to pay to park in a nearby parking garage.

Plussat: We loved the self check in. The room was very spacious and cozy. We also loved the up to date television and the ability to easily attach our streaming accounts to watch our regular TV when we came back to the room at night.

Miinukset: The water in the room's Brita filter tasted a bit stale.