Element Philadelphia Downtown

Hotels
Element by Westin
8.7 (1254 reviews)
1441 Chestnut Street , Philadelphia , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable stay
Variety in breakfast
Cons:
High parking rates
Cleanliness issues
Outdated appliances
No water bottles provided

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, but overall it was generally acceptable.
Service
9.2
Multiple mentions of friendly and helpful staff indicate high service quality.
Location
9.2
Many reviews highlighted the excellent location near major attractions.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms generally well-received, though some complaints about bed comfort and outdated appliances.
Amenities
8.7
Good amenities overall, although some minor complaints were noted.
Value for Money
7.7
Several mentions of high prices and additional charges impacted perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast received positive comments with a variety of options, but some room for improvement noted.
Overall Experience
9.2
General sentiment was very positive with enjoyment of stay and willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:27

Property Description

Modern Amenities
Element Philadelphia Downtown offers a range of modern amenities including free bikes, a fitness centre, and free WiFi. Guests can also make use of the shared lounge and on-site restaurant for a convenient stay.

Convenient Location
Situated just 500 meters from the city centre and less than 1 km from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this 4-star hotel provides easy access to key attractions and business hubs in Philadelphia.

Explore the City
With popular landmarks like Liberty Bell, Mutter Museum, and National Liberty Museum nearby, guests can immerse themselves in the city's rich history and culture. Don't miss the chance to explore Philadelphia while staying at Element Philadelphia Downtown.

Important information:

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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • 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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 1254 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 9.2
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Michael couple de
7
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Natalie family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic and well stocked. Staff was extremely friendly and gave us a complimentary upgrade of the room.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Rosemarie family_with_children us
8
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Lamia family_with_children us
10
Fantastic experience!
Pros:

While I could comment on how clean and comfortable the hotel was or on how the location is incredibly convenient, it is the staff that I would like to commend- from the young man who welcomed us in and walked us up to the reception to the gorgeous young lady who check us in. The hospitality team surprised our boys with a thoughtful welcome bag (personalized coloring pages, crayons, souvenir Eagles room keys and multiple city maps- this was a flawless customer experience- you made it an absolute joyful stay for my young children- thank you for the hospitality and the personal touch and effort that went into making our stay so special and enjoyable! Everyone was so courteous and friendly. Thank you

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Razeela couple us
10
Short stay, room was clean and bed comfortable . I would stay again
Pros:

It was clean

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Ilieva- Bueklieva family_with_children us
8
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Diego Matias family_with_children ar
8
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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shoshana family_with_children pe
10
Excelente servicio
Pros:

Buena ubicacion aunque por ser un barrio con tiendas y restaurantes caros habia personas indigentes
Muy buen desayuno variado y los cuartos muy comodos y limpios

Cons:

Por algun motivo entraba ruido del exterior por las ventas pero asumo todo es asi por las ventilaciones de los otros edificios

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Alexandra couple us
5
Underwhelming .. very friendly staff
Pros:

The location was convenient and the staff was super friendly. Valet was very attentive and moved quickly.

Cons:

Room looked nothing like it was advertised on their website, zero view, bed was in front of the window obstructing most of any possible natural light. In the bathroom, qtips and a washcloth were still present from the guests before. The hotel room also had no dresser so we had to stack our clothes on the few closet shelves which were discovered to be covered with dust when we pulled our clothes out to wear them the next day. Food selection in the store was minimal and underwhelming, we used Uber Eats which was fine. The stay was just that as well, fine. If it weren’t for staff being so friendly my rating would be lower.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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I-Hua family_with_children tw
8
整題而言,還算不錯。
Pros:

早餐超棒,大廳提供免費香蕉與咖啡。

Cons:

房間並非每天打掃,而是兩天打掃一次。

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Chinedu Christine family_with_children gb
7
A few problems at the start then it was fine
Pros:

The room was nice and the bed was comfortable. Nice location. Reception gave really good suggestions for dinner.

Cons:

When I arrived there was a half eaten pizza in a pizza box in the fridge and also a bottle of Dr Pepper. I immediately went to reception to tell them and showed them pictures. They sent someone to collect the items. I also had alot of trouble connecting to the Internet, so I had to go back to reception to resolve it. The breakfast wasn't to my liking.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Elsa family_with_children us
10
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Alessia solo_traveller us
9
2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Shailaja couple us
8
Central location in close vicinity to tourist sites
Pros:

Great location, very nicely appointed rooms with kitchenettes. Quiet floors with great views of the city.

Cons:

Parking is very expensive-almost 72 dollars every night for valet parking which is the only kind available in the area.

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Xiomara couple us
5
A lil dissapointed
Pros:

Room was ok. I went out but in my return there’s nobody to park my car I went upstairs to ask in the counter and the lady was a little not professional with what she answered to me

Cons:

Parking they never told me that they gonna charge 73.50 just for one night I thought the parking was including in my stay $349 for just one night plus $73.50 for valet parking plus I give them tips to expensive .

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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MARIA ROSARIO family_with_children gb
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Travis couple us
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Jiamin solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Raphael solo_traveller pl
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Diane couple us
8
Would probably stay again would like a nicer room
Pros:

The location was good and the breakfast
Was great the parking was expensive but convenient

Cons:

The room was okay the advertisement made it seem like it was boutiquey

2026-03-06 via Nuitee