Philadelphia hotellit South Philadelphia

Plussat: This place is the perfect location, quiet street and the brownstone is gorgeous inside!

Plussat: It was quaint. Access to town and privacy in 3rd floor

Miinukset: When I arrived with my 25 kg suitcase I realised I was on the third floor and had to walk up 3 flights of very narrow and steep stairs with no light outside my apartment to put in access code. The hallway smelt musty so not a good impression. Once inside it was very comfortable although I felt it could have been a little cleaner. Inside cupboard under sink it needed wiping. On my fourth night I came back from my conference in an Uber to Police Cordon. I believe there was a dive by shooting nearby and once I arrived back I didn’t hear from anyone. As I was alone it would have been nice of the proprietor to phone and see if I was ok. This was followed by workmen digging up the road for several hours using heavy machinery and still no explanation. The work by the people digging up the road went on for 24 hours eventually finishing about 11.00pm. You were not able to sleep. Both these events were not able to be managed by the owners but some kind of reassurance would have been nice. The TV was an absolute disaster because the instructions were not clear and when I did get it going I couldn’t turn it up so I could hear it over the air con and work noise. The advertising for this hotel was misleading . It was more Airbnb not a hotel. I survived my stay but feel by the next time I return the place will have fallen down as it needs maintenance. While waiting for an Uber I noticed a very rickety shutter ready to fall down.

Plussat: Location and atmosphere. Coffee provided. Everything up to expectation

Miinukset: No changes needed.

Miinukset: We were on the 4th floor of a row house and there was no elevator and no one to help with luggage. Restroom was down 2 flights of stairs from our room. Nothing in the write up explained this or that it is not recommended for people with physical limitations.

Plussat: Staff was friendly, welcoming and very helpful. Was quick to accommodate my son's arts and crafts requirements. Thanksl!

Miinukset: Room was too warm. Thermostat was not working in the room.

Plussat: What we loved: Rooms singular, charming, idiosyncratic. Beds quite comfortable. Memorable. Would definitely come again! (And my teen-aged daughter loved it) Well-located -- quiet street, near great coffee-shop and Italian Market. Independent (no managers on site, but signage sufficient.) Do note, on weekend, street parking available. That said, wouldn't send my more traditional parents/in-laws here.

Miinukset: Air conditioner was aspirational (tried really hard and not quite working as well as it should have) Bathroom completely functional (but clearly hasn't had a recent renovation.)

Plussat: Location great. Had a large front deck all to myself to drink morning coffee straight from my bedroom. Charming quirky cute interior (old pinball machines on the wall for decor)... bed was comfortable and appreciated the air conditioning.

Plussat: Neighborhood, the building and its interior decor.

Miinukset: No staff in sight.

Plussat: Location was walking distance to many things

Miinukset: This is said to be a bed and breakfast and had no food. Bedroom is shared as well as kitchen area.

Plussat: This is not a typical hotel. It’s more like an Air B&B in that each room feels like a quaintly furnished apartment. The decor is lovely old school with paintings and decorative furniture. It’s very cute and set in a quiet neighborhood near the Italian market and different “rooms” are spread across 3 neighboring buildings. Room and building access is via key codes and you may not meet any staff at all.

Miinukset: Not much to dislike other than the fact it is not cheap per se. but maybe that’s just because it was a last minute booking.

Plussat: comfortable bed

Miinukset: Airconditioning unit was making high pitch noise - tough to sleep to. TV was not functioning? Followed exact instructions and kept saying no signal? There was no staff available to assist?

Plussat: The Outback room is beautiful. There's an amazing little garden in the back. I was worried about the self check in but it couldn't have gone smoother. We even ended up staying another night due to change of plans.

Miinukset: The plug I was using hung out of the wall a bit, not the safest. But it's a (beautiful) old building. If you do require a wheelchair I don't think there's any way you could make it through the front door. Otherwise everything was perfect.