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Morris House HotelvsKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia scores significantly higher than Morris House Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia comes in at 89 with endorsements from 14 reviews including Jetsetter, Time Out and Afar Magazine.
Morris House Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine
National Geographic
Condé Nast Traveler
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225 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "This is a lovely bed-and-breakfast option in leafy Society Hill... it's away from other hotels and touristy spots, giving visitors an authentic neighborhood experience." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This 1787 home is now a luxury boutique hotel and is one of the city’s best hotels to experience colonial ambience."
Rough Guide "Luxury boutique hotel in a 1787 Society Hill mansion with a lovely courtyard, cleverly refurbished to maintain its historical feel. Ample continental breakfast included."
Gayot "The fifteen bedrooms in this National Historic Landmark have been individually decorated to complement the building's original 1787 architecture."
BlackBook "Fabulously located in walking distance of all your fave olde timey tourist spots, the Morris House combines cozy, historic building and afternoon tea with elegant, modern touches."
Zagat "Built in 1787, this white-columned, ivy-covered brick boutique just a few blocks from Independence Hall offers rooms and suites decorated in Colonial-inspired style."
Afar Magazine "Guestrooms are large and uncluttered with all the modern conveniences, splashes of natural light, and sparkling bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi tubs." Full review
National Geographic "“Ideal for people who like to walk. Sweet, old-fashioned atmosphere with a romantic courtyard.”...Fifteen rooms decorated in 18th-century style, most overlooking a garden; no elevator. " Full review
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Free breakfast and afternoon tea.
Condé Nast Traveler "Soaring columns and dark bricks greet you, the lobby is pristine, broad, and airy, and even the sitting room—where you can have tea and cookies by a roaring fire—is charming." Full review
Time Out "This National Historic Landmark was constructed in 1787 and retains its post-Revolutionary charm." Full review
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia Fodor's
Star Service Gayot Zagat
Travel + Leisure Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Bon Appétit Time Out Show All Reviews
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $149/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Fodor's "Opened in late-2012, Hotel Monaco offers style, sass, and LEED certification in the heart of the Philly's historic center, along with the beloved perks of the Kimpton brand." Full review
Star Service "Strutting its stuff like a peacock on parade, this is hands-down one of the cleverest and most colorful concept hotels in the city." Full review
Gayot "For visitors who wish to be close to historic American attractions such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross House, the Hotel Monaco offers plenty of style."
Zagat "Opened in 2012, this boutique features a location next to Independence Hall, a rooftop bar and lounge, and rooms with historically inspired design mixed with modern elements."
Travel + Leisure "Located in Center City, this Kimpton property sits conveniently near historic sites such as Independence Hall and features a rooftop lounge overlooking Liberty Bell Center." Full review
Afar Magazine "Furnishings range from glossy red armoires to black lacquered bookshelves to mirrored end tables, to bonded leather headboards; picture windows are draped with bold blue and gold drapery." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Hotel Monaco — a cobblestone’s throw from Philadelphia’s historic attractions — is a layer cake of whimsical furnishings and audacious colours baked in the mould of an early-20th-century bank building." Full review
Jetsetter "Smack-dab central sleep opposite the Liberty Bell, with designer digs, a gourmet steakhouse and a rooftop bar." Full review
Bon Appétit "Location, location, location." Full review
Time Out "Another Kimpton property, Hotel Monaco features the charming mix of history and modern attention to detail that have come to define the chain." Full review
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Make sure to take a trip up to the Stratus Rooftop Lounge—one of the best rooftop bars Philadelphia has to offer—to relax after sunset with an aperitif under the twinkling night sky.
