Wyndham Philadelphia Historic DistrictvsPenn's View Hotel
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District and Penn's View Hotel are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Penn's View Hotel ranks slightly better than Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. Penn's View Hotel scores 82 with endorsements from 11 reviewers like Michelin Guide, BlackBook and Rough Guide.
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This eight-floor Holiday Inn, with its line of international flags outside, is easy to find and offers lickety-split access to all your major historic sites." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Its excellent and convenient location – one block from Independence Mall and within walking distance of the Market Street shopping area – make it a popular destination for tourists."
Gayot
"An excellent location makes this simple hotel stand out."
Fodor's
"This eight-story hotel sits within what is billed as the country's "most historic square mile," within a block and a half of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District is a 364-room chain hotel with business- and family-friendly amenities." Full review
Time Out
"Its location in Historic Old City makes this Wyndham the perfect place to stop for sightseeing travelers." Full review
Penn's View Hotel 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."
Zagat
3.2
"Respect abounds for this "great little boutique" "overlooking Penn's Landing" (and I-95) within "walking distance" of historic attractions."
The Telegraph
8.0
"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