Alexander InnvsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City
Both Alexander Inn and Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Alexander Inn ranks significantly higher than Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City. Alexander Inn scores 81 with accolades from 8 publications such as Not For Tourists, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.
Alexander Inn
301 South 12th and Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $99/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Fitness Center
- Dry Cleaning
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
DK Eyewitness
"This boutique hotel has modern decor that adds a touch of European charm. It has an excellent Center City location, just a couple of blocks from the theater district."
Gayot
"Although it opened in 1998, this hotel was designed to reflect 1930s modern decor—you may feel as if you've traveled back in time to a cruise ship in the early 20th century."
BlackBook
"The Alexander combines just the right amount of laissez-faire attitude and professionalism."
Fodor's
"The well maintained rooms at this small hotel have an Art Deco feel." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Wonderful value given the central location, and the hotel provides free breakfast, free daily snacks, and free Wi-Fi, as well as a 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Decent prices for the area."
Time Out
"One of the greatest things about the Alexander Inn, open since 1998, is the variety of room types it offers." Full review
Frommer's
"Simple, eminently affordable little rooms—ask for one with bay windows for a sitting nook, or a corner room, which are the biggest—help make this spot in Washington Square West popular." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Independent with a loyal gay following, this small boutique hotel offers personable service and Art Deco-inspired rooms at modest rates." Full review
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $146/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This 28-story cylinder of marble and glass on the parkway at 18th Street started out as a luxury apartment building in the 1960s." Full review
Gayot
"An all-suite property, the hotel is best suited to longer-term guests or those who just like to hunker down and settle in."
Fodor's
"On Logan Square, this hotel puts you within walking distance of Boathouse Row." Full review
Time Out
"Closer to the museum area than Old City, the Embassy Suites offers enough space for families with two-room suite offerings." Full review