Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport

Hotels
Sonesta Select
8.1 (1347 reviews)
8900 Bartram Avenue , Philadelphia , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Pleasant and accommodating staff
Convenient location for airport access
Cons:
Issues with restaurant service
Temperature control problems in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Reviews consistently mention clean and comfortable rooms, though some had issues with room temperature.
Service
8.37
Staff was described as pleasant and accommodating, but a few reviews noted some issues with customer service.
Location
8.6
Convenient location close to the airport is highlighted positively in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.15
Rooms were generally comfortable and met expectations, though some guests mentioned issues with temperature.
Amenities
7.89
Amenities mentioned were basic; lack of a restaurant was noted.
Value for Money
8.25
Generally viewed as reasonable value, though some expressed concerns over pricing discrepancies.
Food and Beverage
7.5
Limited options and negative remarks about breakfast service.
Overall Experience
8.06
Overall experiences varied, but many guests indicated they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 01:01

Property Description

Convenient Airport Shuttle Service:
Enjoy the convenience of a free shuttle service to Philadelphia International Airport, located just 4 miles away from Sonesta Select. Say goodbye to travel stress!

Modern Amenities and Comfort:
Relax in rooms equipped with a spacious work desk, granite bathrooms, cable TV, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the luxury of in-room entertainment with pay-per-view movies.

Dining Options and Market:
Indulge in delicious meals at The Commons, offering breakfast, dinner, and a selection of beer and wine. Craving a snack? Visit the market for a quick bite. Starbucks coffee is also available for a caffeine fix.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience at Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport? Book your stay now and elevate your travel experience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 75 USD per room per stay applies. Please note that a maximum of 2 pet(s) is allowedGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PHL

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 7.14
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 1347 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8.37
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.15
Amenities: 7.89
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 7.5
Overall Experience: 8.06
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Hina extended_group us
1
The worst hotel in 16 years of traveling . They simply don't care and they charge very . With high charge u expect g
Pros:

Just the location

Cons:

Their ac was bad we changed rooms twice both had the same problem and then the bathroom got clogged and the staff is not friendly at all and when I spoke to the manager about my concerns she did not care did not apologize I even told my husband kids and me did not sleep the whole night she did not care and she said she does not care about the review and I told my friends were coming I recommended their hotel but since their service was so bad I will not recommend their hotel she stated not to recommend to anyone

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple us
7
Not happy about the charge for parking. Definitely felt like price gouging on top of an already fairly expensive room.
Pros:

Very convenient location for a very early flight.

Cons:

Charging for parking is ridiculous!

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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ChengPeng extended_group cn
10
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Marta couple aw
9
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple us
1
Cons:

Staff are beyond rude, especially the manager. Not willing to help or assist in anything and basically has the attitude of “not my problem!”

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
1
Will never book with them again
Pros:

Cancelled us five minutes before check in with no notification drove in from out of state

Cons:

Staff was rude with no care we were cancelled

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Taylor family_with_children us
3
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Roger couple us
7
It was a very good hotel for location and low cost.
Pros:

Food was better than expected. The room was very nice and clean. The hotel was close to an airport train stop that we used to go downtown.

Cons:

Could not navigate the TV, no instructions. Could not find local channels. There was a thermostat on the wall that was on and a through-the-wall unit that was running. Front desk could not say which one controled the temperature. I could adjust the temperature, so it was too warm for us.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Kalinn couple us
8
Pros:

Clean rooms, easy check in and departure, no noise from the other rooms.

Cons:

Shuttle was a bit inconvenient because you have to call the hotel to request pickup, but the shuttle back to the airport runs on a schedule.

Floors in the rooms felt weird. I could not walk without socks. They were clean, but the flooring material was kind of slippery and waxy feeling.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Miaona couple hk
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Ladislav couple cz
6
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Michele extended_group us
4
Price gouging sauna…
Pros:

It looked clean

Cons:

We paid $688 for ONE night for a room with no air conditioning… at 2 am we asked if there was something we were maybe doing wrong… they said no but they could move us to a different room. At 2 am… seriously… pack up and move rooms… maybe not book a room in the summer that does not have A/C when it’s listed as what’s in your “suite” that you pay so much more for.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jarrad solo_traveller gb
7
Clean hotel to stay with all the facilities needed
Pros:

Good facilities, easy assessable from the airport and clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Karen solo_traveller us
5
If your connecting flight gets cancelled this place is acceptable.
Pros:

The room was clean and comfortable. The staff did their best with a large influx of people, like me, who had their flight cancelled.

Cons:

The food available at hotel was terrible. Saying that they have a restaurant is like saying that 7-eleven is a grocery store. Technically they had food but of low quality and high prices.

The lobby was hot, noisy and had mosquitoes.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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David family_with_children at
9
Nettes Hotel für Zwischenstop
Pros:

Schöne und moderne Zimmer. Sehr geräumig.

Cons:

Leider kein Frühstück im Preis inkludiert

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Brian couple us
8
Nice clean room, good for a short stay
Pros:

Good location close to the airport. The 24 hour complimentary shuttle to the airport was very helpful as few flew out very early in the morning. Good size room, very clean.

Cons:

Staff at the front desk is very Philly. Front desk had a bit of an attitude at check in. No great food options around the hotel.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller us
6
Tedious except for shuttles and lobby
Pros:

Location, food , lobby

Cons:

Showers suck pillows suck

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Lily couple cw
8
Overall, a great and convenient stay, with comfortable accommodations and smooth airport shuttle service.
Pros:

An overall great stay at Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport. The hotel is very conveniently located near the airport, making it a great option for travelers. The room was clean and quite comfortable, and the shuttle service to and from the airport was smooth and convenient.

I also appreciated having an on-site restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. Overall, it was a comfortable and convenient stay, and I would definitely consider staying here again.

Cons:

What we did not like was the service at the restaurant. The staff seemed moody and not very welcoming. We ordered two burgers, but both patties were burnt. We asked for one to be replaced, but we received what appeared to be the same burnt patty again. We recognized it because there was already a bite taken out of the burger, so we were unsure what had actually been changed.

During our dining experience, we also noticed that the kitchen area clearly stated that it was for staff only. However, several people wearing regular clothing/ loungewear were entering and exiting the kitchen area. This did not seem appropriate and made us question whether the area was being properly managed.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Rubin extended_group us
9
Great room, great location, great free airport shuttle
Pros:

Facility is up-to-date, convenient to the airport, and the free airport shuttle is awesome! Front desk staff and breakfast staff are friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Understaffed. Staff were doing double duty across jobs such that a line at the front desk and at the breakfast counter formed at times because the same staff manage both.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple us
8
Met our needs for a night in Philly near the airport.
Pros:

Convenient to the airport. Shuttle service. Our flight had been canceled and we had to quickly reserve a hotel stay.

Cons:

Cost was higher than what I expected but I haven’t stayed in Philly before.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee