Philadelphia Marriott Old CityvsThe Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Both Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel and The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel ranks marginally better than The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel. Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel comes in at 80 with approval from 8 publications including Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Philadelphia Marriott Old City
One Dock Street, 2nd and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $111/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"This short, unassuming hotel sits on an unusually quiet cobblestone street a few blocks from Headhouse Square and Independence Hall." Full review
Fodor's
"Convenient to downtown sights, this Colonial-style building is two blocks from Penn's Landing, three blocks from Head House Square, and four blocks from Independence Hall." Full review
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For the best views, book a fourth-floor room facing east.
Travel + Leisure
"A four-story brick building on a quiet, cobblestone street, the 364-room Sheraton Society Hill is located in one of Philadelphia's most historic areas." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Sheraton Society Hill is another excellent hotel for the business traveler."
Gayot
"Built in 1986 and remodeled in 2002, this hotel offers a fresh and appealing setting done up in colonial American style."
BlackBook
"No real bells and whistles, but sacrifice hipster cred and what do you get? Room service, a gym and a pool."
Oyster
Upscale
"In the Old City of Philadelphia -- one of America’s most historic neighborhoods -- and very close to public transportation, making it convenient for tourists and business guests alike." Full review
Star Service
"Regular updating and a service-oriented staff keep this hotel's reputation primed for above average expectations, but this is a Sheraton, so don't expect luxury." Full review
The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain." Full review
Gayot
"Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat
3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's
"Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The 243 guestrooms and suites are classy, efficient, and relatively spacious, though it’s worth upgrading to a suite for a separate sitting area." Full review
National Geographic
"Hilton property with art deco styling on the University of Pennsylvania campus, 238 rooms feature luxuriant bedding, plush robes, and in-room virtual office; wine bar and 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Hilton hotel sits on the U Penn campus. The modern, comfortable rooms still have a classy old-world vibe. Prices double on weekends that have any U Penn-related event." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular choice come graduation time" Full review