Guild House Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (283 reviews)
1307 Locust Street , Philadelphia , us
+1 855-484-5333

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Non-smoking throughout
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Historic design
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Safety concerns in the surrounding area

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Guests noted issues with bathroom cleanliness, including hair found in the shower.
Service
9.46
Great communication with staff and helpful concierge, though there were some delays in responses.
Location
10
Overall excellent location with easy access, though some guests felt unsafe due to the surrounding area.
Room Quality
9.45
Beautifully designed rooms with comfortable beds, though a few had concerns about room features.
Amenities
9.48
Good amenities, including convenience of sparkling and still water on tap, but some facilities were lacking.
Value for Money
9.44
Generally felt like a good value for the quality provided, despite a few drawbacks.
Food and Beverage
8.99
No specific mentions, treated as standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.87
The majority of guests enjoyed their stay, with some concerns that impacted individual experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 03:43

Property Description

Central Location

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Guild House Hotel offers easy access to iconic landmarks such as Liberty Bell and National Liberty Museum. With the city centre just 600 metres away, guests can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of the area.

Comfortable Accommodation

Experience a restful stay in our 4-star guest rooms equipped with modern amenities. From a coffee machine for a morning boost to a flat-screen TV for entertainment, each room is designed for your comfort. The private bathrooms feature complimentary toiletries for a touch of luxury.

Convenient Accessibility

Whether visiting University of Pennsylvania or catching a flight at Philadelphia International Airport, our hotel's proximity to key destinations makes traveling a breeze. Book your stay at Guild House Hotel for a memorable Philadelphia experience.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 283 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 9.46
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.45
Amenities: 9.48
Value for Money: 9.44
Food and Beverage: 8.99
Overall Experience: 9.87
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Julia Kim • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Ofori • solo_traveller • us
10
Highly recommended. Beautiful building, Wood is hand carved throughout.
Pros:

A little hiccup with my room assignment at arrival but resolved. Text inquires are responded within minutes if not sooner. It feels like walking onto the early 20th century when entering. Excellent and safe location. My "go to" spot when visiting Philadelphia.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Svitlana • couple • ua
10
Awesome
Pros:

Everything was great!

Cons:

None

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Apolline • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
10
Beautiful room and great location!
Pros:

Beautiful room and great location!

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Kira • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Cristian • couple • us
9
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • gb
1
Not a serviced hotel and one to avoid.
Pros:

The location was close to lots of restaurants and bars.

Cons:

Very disappointing stay. It is not made clear that this is not a serviced hotel. It is actually a series of rooms in a building with no staff. To enter you need a key code, which helps if one is provided with you, which in my case it wasn't and retrospectively looking at reviews it seems I am not the only one. I arrived after 6pm during a thunderstorm. For 30 mins stood in the pouring rain I tried to get in the building without success. I tried to contact the staff but only voicemail and had to wait an hour for a response to an email, by which time as it was getting late I had paid for alternate accommodation, As I had already paid for this hotel (non refundable) and in theory it was the nicer of the two after I finally had access I went to stay. The building looks great on images but is a bit stale and musty. Overall just a place to recommend.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Nick • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Decor, location, comfortable bed

Cons:

Water pressure, lack of service, sink didn't drain, no elevator, street noise

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Gianni • solo_traveller • us
7
Unique, not very comfortable. We had two carryons and no space for them. I have a CPAP and there was no space on end tab
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Too small, not enough counter space too many magazines covering everything

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Robin • solo_traveller • gb
1
I find this to be deceitful. To sell a room through Booking and be silent about a lack of windows
Pros:

Comfortable bed, good shower

Cons:

No windows, and no advance notice of the fact

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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kyung • couple • kr
1
Frustrating
Pros:

The place is beautifully decorated

Cons:

I was disappointed with my stay at the Guild House Hotel. The biggest issue was that it was not made clear during booking that this is a completely self-service hotel with no staff on site. After traveling, I expected a more straightforward check-in experience.

The entry process using door codes was confusing, and I ended up waiting outside before I could get into the building. When I needed assistance, responses were not immediate, which made the situation even more stressful.

I was also given incorrect information about parking rates, which was frustrating and affected my planning.

The hotel itself is attractive and the room was nicely designed, but the lack of clear communication and support significantly impacted my experience. I would recommend that the hotel make the self-check-in process, absence of on-site staff, and accurate parking information much more prominent before guests book.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Miroslav • extended_group • cz
1
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Isa • couple • us
10
Beautiful hotel, beautiful room, and great location!
Pros:

Well located, beautifully appointed hotel. Comfortable bed, everything was super clean and getting in to the hotel itself was easy (there is no front desk — you just use a code to get into the hotel and to access your room).

Cons:

There is no public restroom so pre or post check in/out there is no place to use the facilites or change (which I wanted to do before flying but after spending a day in the 102 degree weather!). I changed hunched over in the luggage storage closet, with my son standing outside to run interference! Otherwise, communication via texting was very easy and I was able to get a later check out (but had an evening flight). Thank you! When I am next in Philadelphia I will return!

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Joyita • couple • us
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful!

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • solo_traveller • pl
10
zdecydowanie warto
Pros:

Hotelik z zewnątrz niepozorny, ale wnętrza robią niesamowite wrażenie. Czułyśmy się z córką jakbyśmy się przeniosły do początków XX wieku. Każdy pokój w innym stylu. Czysto, wszystkie udogodnienia, jakie mogą być potrzebne (żelazko, eksprrs do kawa, kawa, herbata, coś słodkiego, dostęp do mini kuchni, możliwosc pozostawienia bagażu przed zameldowaniem i po).

Cons:

W naszym pokoju nie było okna, tzn było 1 w łazience, ale to naprawde nie przeszkadzało przy calym wystroju nawet dodało charakteru!

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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LILIANA • couple • cl
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Leivermann • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Such a unique hotel - everything wsa beautiful and so charming!

Cons:

Nothing - honestly we loved the experience

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee