Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City

Hotels
Residence Inn
8.6 (200 reviews)
1 E Penn Sq, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107 , Philadelphia , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
No single-use plastic straws
Comprehensive recycling policy
No single-use plastic stirrers
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Parking challenges

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Several comments mention issues with dirt and hair in the shower.
Service
9.11
Most reviews indicate staff were friendly and helpful, though one mention of attitude problem at the front desk lowered the score slightly.
Location
9.15
Multiple reviews commend the hotel's central location and convenience to major sites.
Room Quality
8.1
Some reviews mention the room was nice, but there was an instance of receiving the wrong room type.
Amenities
8.63
Reviews highlight good amenities including breakfast and kitchenette facilities.
Value for Money
8.09
Concerns about parking fees and the expectation not matching reality affected this category.
Food and Beverage
9.14
The breakfast is repeatedly praised as one of the best in hotels.
Overall Experience
8.61
General sentiment from reviews is positive with several mentions of enjoyable stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:21

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy a fitness center and complimentary Wi-Fi at Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City. Indulge in a complimentary buffet breakfast and relax in the banquet hall during your stay.

Convenient Facilities
Benefit from a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers. Utilize the conference space and meeting rooms for events and gatherings.

Prime Location
Centrally located near Rittenhouse Row, City Hall, and Reading Terminal Market, this hotel offers easy access to Philadelphia's key attractions.

Book now for a memorable stay at Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City!

Important information:

  • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Parking

    Parking height restrictions apply

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

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Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 50
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

8.6
Based on 200 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 9.11
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
K
Katie
10
Breakfast sold me!
Pros:

Loved the breakfast room. So convenient and surprising as so many places don’t offer this any more. Will definitely look for residence inns when I travel in the future :)

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
Y
Yvette partner
6
Pros:

The closet space and refrigerator location was much too close to the bed. The shower was not working properly and would not stay on the fixture. The half glass shower partition looks outdated and very messy leaving water everywhere, no exhaust in bathroom. The King bed room was very small in comparison to other hotels with this accommodation. This hotel needs an update, the staff was magnificent and the breakfast was good!!

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
A
Abigail partner
10
Pros:

Great stay

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Katherine
6
Pros:

Location was good. We were able to walk everywhere. Government shutdown affected our plans. Walked to the art museum to do the Rocky thing. Beautiful walk from the hotel.

Our room had just 1 chair; 2 would’ve been better. Breakfast was good.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
S
shea
10
Pros:

Great

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
P
pamela
8
Pros:

Everything was great. After we finally found the hotel. The complimentary breakfast was good. A lot of options. I would staybthere again

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
R
Ronald
2
Pros:

Reserved room with king bed, was given a room with a queen bed. When I brought it to the front desk's attention, I was offered 10,000 points to just take the room. I accepted the offer. The next morning I opened the curtains and in the kitchen /dining room area there was a roach crawling on the table. I had to double check all my belongings so I didn't take any with me. I took a picture of it and showed the woman at the front desk at checkout. She apologized and apologized. I received another apology by email from housekeeping. Ok?? AND!! I didn't receive any points from them either. A free breakfast was available for us, no thanks!! VERY disgusting!!! I want my 10,0000 points and my money back..

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
G
Georgianna
6
Pros:

Room was smaller, room detailed said queen size bed which was incorrect because we instead got a full. Very disappointed.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
J
Jo-Ann
6
Pros:

Good location, nearby restaurants, air not needed - heat instead, comfortable temperature in room, front desk staff - excellent, housekeeping - poor, breakfast - passable

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
D
Diego
6
Good location, but the property is in need of reno
Pros:

The hotel enjoys a convenient location, but the facilities would benefit from renovation. While the area feels safe during the day, it is less reassuring at night. The room turned out to be smaller than expected from the photos, and the furniture shows considerable wear.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
A
Ava
10
Pros:

My stay was great room was clean and staff friendly

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
G
Gary partner
10
Pros:

Nice view and great breakfast buffet. Centrally located right in front of City Hall.

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
J
John partner
6
Pros:

Booked king room and was given queen.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
D
Deborah family
4
Pros:

Our stay was meh. Definitely a let down from the description on the website. Our room was smaller and more sparse than the pictures represented. There was absolutely no parking in the area so we paid for valet parking. It took forever to get our car. One day we were waiting for 30 minutes and then they couldn’t find my keys. It took an hour to finally get our car. I expected more for what I paid. I won’t be back.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
B
Bruce
8
Pros:

The room was very nice and the staff were great!
The only issue I had was that I had to clean the shower before I could use it as there was dirt and lots of hair in it.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
R
Robert
10
Pros:

Great hotel

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
M
Matthew partner
10
Pros:

No complaints

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
A
Amy
8
Pros:

Airport shuttle would be nice

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
A
Abosede
10
Pros:

All necessary amenities were available eg microwave, fridge etc making our stay more comfortable.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
C
cindy
10
Pros:

We had a beautiful romm- a living area and then separate bed room. It was so beautiful - our view was even better!!!
Totally recommend

2025-09-11 via Nuitee