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Penn's View HotelvsKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia scores significantly better than Penn's View Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia scores 89 with accolades from 14 sources like Jetsetter, Frommer's and Bon Appétit.
Penn's View Hotel
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DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
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National Geographic
Time Out Show All Reviews
14 North Front St. & Market, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This cosmopolitan little hotel in a refurbished 19th-century commercial building on the fringe of Old City has its own brand of urban charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Cozy and family owned, this European-style hotel features murals and marble throughout the property."
Rough Guide "Exceptional service and clean,comfortable rooms in Old City, some of the best value in central Philly."
Michelin Guide "An Old City gem inside two connecting 19C warehouses overlooking the Delaware River."
Gayot "Picture exposed brick, wrought iron beds, Chippendale-esque furniture, fireplaces and hot tubs...these are some of the offerings of rooms at Penn's View Inn."
BlackBook "Penn's View old-school charm includes a bar with the largest wine preservation and dispensing system in the world, pretty amazing."
Zagat3.2
"Respect abounds for this "great little boutique" "overlooking Penn's Landing" (and I-95) within "walking distance" of historic attractions."
The Telegraph8.0
"The 49-room Penn’s View Hotel has long been popular, thanks to its views over the Delaware River, and ownership of one of Philadelphia’s favourite Italian restaurants." Full review
National Geographic "“Quaint, homey, and easy to find, right off I-95. Love the wine bar"...old-World style, close to colonial sites; 51 rooms, some with marble baths and gas fireplaces." Full review
Time Out "Other Historic Old City attractions, including the new Museum of the American Revolution, are within walking distance." 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.
