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The Windsor SuitesvsThe Arco powered by Sonder
Both The Windsor Suites and The Independent Hotel are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Independent Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Windsor Suites. The Independent Hotel comes in at 85 with praise from 11 reviewers such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
The Windsor Suites
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1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This half-hotel, half-apartment building is popular with families planning extended stays in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Specialty hotel that offers furnished suites and unfurnished apartments. All rooms have complimentary high-speed Internet access and kitchens."
Gayot "Within close proximity to downtown Philadelphia's most prominent museums, the 24-story Hotel Windsor offers studios and one-bedroom suites for families and other traveling groups."
Fodor's "This 24-story all-suites hotel caters to corporate business travelers as well as to vacationing families." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"For a mid-range hotel, The Windsor Suites' modern rooms -- all with apartment-style floor plans and full kitchens -- are a cut above the norm." Full review
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Guests don't choose this location on a busy intersection for the peace and quiet, but the hotel is close to most of Philadelphia's tourist attractions and business destinations.
Lonely Planet "The comfortable and roomy suites here come with full kitchens; some also have balconies." Full review
The Arco powered by Sonder Frommer's Fodor's DK Eyewitness Gayot
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1234 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $72/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This restored Georgian Revival-turned-boutique hotel sits in the heart of Midtown Village, Washington West, and the Gayborhood, atop a popular restaurant and bar." Full review
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Reopened under new ownership in 2008, the spacious, contemporary-meets-traditional guest rooms here vary in shape and style: Choose one with exposed brick, or a fireplace, a cathedral ceiling, or a loft sleeping area.
Fodor's "The Independent is among a handful of newer boutique alternatives to Philadelphia's big convention hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This sophisticated boutique hotel is housed in a restored Georgian Revival building in Center City’s hip, midtown village district."
Gayot "Located within a fully restored Georgian-Revival building, this property is only one block away from Philadelphia's thriving performing arts district."
BlackBook "Cozy and charming, the newest (as of August '08) Independent Hotel boasts 24 sumptuous rooms in a restored Georgian-Revival building."
Zagat3.7
"An "awesome" location with "tons of things to do within walking distance" draws fans of this Georgian Revival--turned--boutique hotel in Midtown Village."
Jetsetter "Sophisticated boutique sleep in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood with a cozy Italian restaurant." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The Independent Hotel, in Philadelphia’s funky Midtown Village, is within walking distance of the city’s downtown attractions: Independence Hall, cool restaurants and good shopping." Full review
Time Out "Ideal because of its Midtown Village location...colorful artwork and soft, cozy lighting enhance each of the 24 rooms." Full review
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Choose a spacious King Deluxe with dark wood furniture or a Double Queen Deluxe with an original tin ceiling.
Afar Magazine "The Independent Hotel is a charming and stylish 24-room boutique hotel located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Midtown Village neighborhood." Full review
