Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Charming historical property
Excellent location
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Minor cleanliness issues
Shower could be improved
Noise from streets

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Cleanliness was mentioned with some minor concerns about the shower.
Service
10
The staff was excellent and attentive, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
10
Historic property in a great location, close to various attractions.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms described as comfortable, but some mention of tired furniture and noise.
Amenities
9.21
Standard amenities, with some positive feedback about breakfast.
Value for Money
9.16
Standard quality for this hotel tier, no specific mentions.
Food and Beverage
8.69
Breakfast was good but could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.95
Overall positive experience with a few minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:35

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel with 18th Century Charm

Uniquely Decorated Rooms: The Morris House Hotel offers charming rooms with views of a private garden or the city, accessible by stairs only. Free WiFi is included for guests' convenience.

Complimentary Dining Experience: Guests can start their day with a delicious continental breakfast and indulge in afternoon tea served with homemade cookies, all included during their stay.

Prime Location: Situated near Philadelphia's main attractions, such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, guests can easily explore the city's iconic landmarks and enjoy nearby restaurants, shops, and theaters.

Book your stay at the Morris House Hotel for a historic and luxurious experience in the heart of Philadelphia.

Important information:

Please note the main entrance is located off St. James Street. Once guests check in they will receive a key to the 8th Street entrance.

Please note, this property does not have an elevator, and rooms are only accessible via stairs.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 587 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 9.21
Value for Money: 9.16
Food and Beverage: 8.69
Overall Experience: 9.95
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Judith • extended_group • us
7
It’s not the same as 10 years ago
Pros:

Nice location, historic building

Cons:

Expensive parking fees, continental breakfast same each day, staff just did their job, not very friendly

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Laurens • couple • nl
8
Pracht huis met prima kamer en ontbijt. Personeel wat iets meer warmte uit straalt zou de ervaring versterken.
Pros:

Pracht locatie met prima kamer en ontbijt

Cons:

In 3 dagen tijd hebben we 3 receptionisten gezien. De eerste twee hadden de uitstraling van student met bijbaantje. De derde had de cursus gastvrijheid ook op haar curriculum,

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Carolyn • couple • us
9
Great location and beautifully restored home.
Pros:

Beautifully restored home with lovely decorating and a nice breakfast. It is great walking distance to all of the historical sites and the rooms had complimentary water bottles. We enjoyed our stay.

Cons:

Keep in mind there isn’t an elevator so an older couple may have trouble getting luggage up the stairs, unless they have people to help. Some of the doors were a bit loud during the night, but we still had a pleasant stay.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Sean Or Paula • couple • us
10
Perfect place to stay and walking distance to so many things.
Pros:

Location, room, breakfast, staff - everything was wonderful!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful historic property in a great location

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Nella • couple • be
8
Pros:

Zeer mooie oude pand in het centrum van prachtige Philadelfia.

Cons:

Voor een perfecte score zou een opfrisbeurt nodig zijn.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
8
Great location, unique boutique, fabulous breakfast but could use some updating
Pros:

Location was fabulous and walkable to Old Town, Museum Mile and South side. Original character and decor appreciated. Boutique and unique. Outstanding breakfast and afternoon snack.

Cons:

The staff was quirky. I think the layout made two staff members suspicious if I was a guest as you cant always see when a guest comes in. One staff member never acknowledged us.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The location was excellent. Nice happy hour.

Cons:

The TV was terrible.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Mike Alison • couple • gb
8
Charming, great location
Pros:

Great location.

Comfy bed

Cons:

It's an old house, charming,, but the age means you don't get high tech.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
9
Historic home offers a comfortable and unique hotel experience.
Pros:

Lovely old original Philadelphia home, now a hotel. It is well maintained and clean with appropriate furnishings and linen.
Staff is friendly and informed. Breakfast is above average self service.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Aaron • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • us
10
Amazing historic hotel close to everything
Pros:

This hotel is a wonderful historic building located a block away from Independence Hall and easy access to many historic sites. The room was comfortable, and we would gladly stay here again.

Cons:

The air conditioning unit in our room made a lot of noise at times, but it was nothing that ear plugs didn't fix.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Olivier • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Superbe hôtel historique au charme délicieusement désuet. À recommander pour passer un séjour à Philadelphie

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
What a gem!
Pros:

This place is a gem. I expected the charm of a colonial-era building, but the reality exceeded my expectations. The whole stay was marked by attention to details. The welcome was relaxed and we had a personal tour of the facilities (and all the staff during our visit was friendly and helpful). The entire house was decorated in subdued elegance, as was our room. We loved the little amenities (afternoon snacks) and the breakfast (no bacon or pancakes, but most everything else). Also, we were very happy that an excellent restaurant (Soufiane's) is in the building. Needless to say, the location in the heart of historic Philadelphia, which is a very walkable city anyway, is an added bonus. There is no more charming hotel in Philadelphia.

Cons:

The only possible improvement for us senior citizens would be an elevator, but in a house nearly 250 years old, we certainly did not expect one. In any case, the staff very kindly carried our bags to our room.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
J
Jean Legere • couple • us
9
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Gorlin • couple • us
9
Great overall
Pros:

Breakfast was good, i would add unsweetened yogurt.

Cons:

Air conditioner was noisy. Also there was a loud mystery noise that probably came from the air conditioner

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • solo_traveller • us
9
A very special place. Will definitely stay there again!
Pros:

Beautiful historic mansion, very lovingly cared for by a delightful staff. Guests felt like they were part of history. Continental breakfast was fine, no frills but with very good fresh coffee -- all we needed. Bathroom was spacious, with both a shower and soaking tub. Comfortable bed and luxe pillows. Excellent location, easily walkable to everywhere, but on a quiet street.

Cons:

As noted on the website, no elevator, which was good to know in advance. Stairs to second floor room were steep and needed to be taken with caution.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee