The Conwell Inn

Hotels
8.4 (542 reviews)
1331 Polett Walk (formerly West Berks Street) , Philadelphia , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Poor amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Some reviews mention cleanliness but also highlight outdated fixtures. Most rooms were clean, but cleanliness showed signs of age.
Service
9.33
Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.37
The hotel is conveniently located right on university campus, perfect for visitors.
Room Quality
7.32
Several comments about the age and comfort of the beds suggest room quality needs improvement.
Amenities
7.85
Lack of basic amenities like a refrigerator was noted in reviews, impacting the overall experience.
Value for Money
8.31
Given its location, some value for money was recognized, but concerns regarding room upkeep reduced the score.
Food and Beverage
8.36
No specific reviews on food and beverage; thus rated standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.83
Despite some drawbacks, the overall feedback indicates a positive experience for most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 23:34

Property Description

Elegant Accommodations
Experience elegance and comfort at the Conwell Inn, located on the historic Temple University Campus in Philadelphia. Each room is tastefully decorated, featuring a seating area and a desk for your convenience.

Convenient Amenities
Stay connected with free Wi-Fi access and unwind with cable TV in every room. Take advantage of the hotel's business center offering fax and copy services. Need cash? No problem, as there's an ATM on site for your convenience.

Prime Location
Explore Philadelphia's rich history with Independence National Historical Park just 3.4 miles away. Don't miss the opportunity to visit the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art, located only 2.5 miles from the hotel.

Book your stay at the Conwell Inn now for a delightful blend of history and modern comfort.

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.

Please note that service fees may apply.Guests 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: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PHL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed) and costs USD 20 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 542 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 9.33
Location: 9.37
Room Quality: 7.32
Amenities: 7.85
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.83
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katya • couple • us
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2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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NaTasha D • extended_group • us
2
Stay some where ELSE.
Pros:

MAY 2026 - The only thing comforting was the bed. Bc of the roots picnic festival everything was sold out other places or else I would've stayed else where. The pictures online are VERY deceiving. I wish I took more pics in the room to show proof.

Cons:

This hotel is in a nice community on college grounds. Safe and fairly close to food choices. However the pics online are VERY deceiving. THIS PLACE IS VERY DATED. room 204 ... carpet is brown and old, no refrigerator to keep drinks cool , toilet bowl had a hard BROWN stain/ring, no bathroom counter for getting ready, tub needed to be clean, there is no in room phone to call the receptionist, PARKING IS NOT FREE it's $20 per day. AC/heat was broke so it's extremely hot in the room on the hot day last week during my stay. I was so ANNOYED. Receptionist was nice but didn't help any of my problems stated. Closet doors were falling off as well. Size is decent and bed was comfortable but I carry my own sheets when away and I had to Lysol the room myself to feel comfortable bc everything in the area was sold out. My friend stayed here separately and she chose this place . This was a lesson learned . Please find a better place to stay . I just needed something decent for roots picnic and this wasn't it. I paid $400 for 2 nights and they didn't deserve that all. I had to go to my car for cleaning products bc I felt the room was not up to par. The iron was dated and knobs were rubbed off so I didn't know what level was what. This place desperately needs a update.

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Kim • couple • us
8
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Parool Bakshi • couple • in
4
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Enrico • couple • it
7
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Zerbe • couple • us
7
It is a nice hotel but it needs to give clearer directions to the hotel and the parking lot.
Pros:

It was close to the Temple Hospital.

Cons:

It was very difficult to find the location even with directions from the Desk Manager. Finding a parking space was also difficult although eventually we found the lot.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • solo_traveller • us
6
Overpriced for a one night stay.
Pros:

Good location, right by the concert venue and easy transportation to and from the city center.

Cons:

I gathered from the internet that there would be afternoon tea, and breakfast in the morning, but neither was available or was ever going to be.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Kyara • couple • us
10
Pros:

In the college campus really safe place to stay, food near by close to the Met where we were going, customer service was great got to check in at 1pm since we had arrived early.

Cons:

The parking was a bit difficult

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Kristen • family_with_children • us
9
Fantastic location for Temple families but could use an update.
Pros:

location location location!

Cons:

it's a bit dated.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Parool Bakshi • couple • in
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Martha • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Nice staff!

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Cristina • couple • us
8
Clean rooms and friendly staff! Amazing location!
Pros:

We liked the location and the cleanliness of the room. The staff were also incredibly friendly.

Cons:

Unfortunately the mattress in our room was not comfortable. My boyfriend and I were rolling into the center and knocking into each other. I believe it may have just been too worn in but not sure but that did not happen at any other hotel we stayed at on our trip.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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April • extended_group • us
7
Very nice stay but the sleep would have been better with AC .
Pros:

Location, location, location!

Cons:

The ac didn’t work. Being centrally located there was a lot of noise.

2026-04-24 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Efficient check in, nice clean room, comfortable bed -- nothing to complain about!

Cons:

Everything was great!

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • us
7
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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AMBER • couple • us
10
A great experience
Pros:

Located in the middle of campus. Heard band practice in the morning which was awesome. Close to food and shopping. Bed was very comfortable.

Cons:

The jets in the tub didn’t work.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Anja • couple • de
7
Wenn man Studentenpartys mag, dann o.k.
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Nidhi • family_with_children • in
10
Pros:

The location was excellent!!

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Avonelle • couple • tt
8
It was great
Pros:

Very convenient

Cons:

Collage students were a bit noisy close to the property at a very late hour

2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Monique • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee