Alexander Inn

Hotels
301 South 12th Street , Philadelphia , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Dated room conditions
Inconsistent amenity quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.08
Most reviews highlight the neatness and cleanliness, though some complain about the older condition of some rooms.
Service
8.75
The staff is frequently described as friendly and helpful, contributing to a positive service experience.
Location
8.99
Numerous reviews praise the central and convenient location, making it easy to access attractions.
Room Quality
7.54
Several guests mentioned dated room conditions and issues with amenities, affecting overall room perception.
Amenities
8.07
The hotel offers decent amenities including breakfast and social events, though some found them lacking in quality.
Value for Money
8.53
Most reviews indicate that the hotel provides good value for its location and facilities.
Food and Beverage
7.88
While breakfast and social events are a positive, some reviews mentioned issues with freshness.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall, guests express satisfaction with their stay, enjoying the atmosphere and service despite some cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:12

Property Description

Historic Boutique Bed and Breakfast in the Heart of Philadelphia

Charming Rooms with City Views

Experience the charm of stained glass windows, oak wood mouldings, and marble tile floors at Alexander Inn. Enjoy city views from rooms equipped with private bathrooms and in-room safes. Some rooms even feature bay windows and cozy seating areas.

Convenient Location and Discounted Parking

Located near Pennsylvania Convention Centre and Liberty Bell, Alexander Inn is surrounded by shops and restaurants. While onsite parking isn't available, we offer discounted tickets for nearby parking. Explore Macy's, The Franklin Institute, and more attractions just a short distance away.

Book your stay at Alexander Inn for a memorable Philadelphia experience!

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

Cleanliness: 8.08
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.99
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 7.88
Overall Experience: 8.55
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Daria solo_traveller nl
4
Disappointing and not relaxing
Pros:

Well located, decent breakfast if you have a little bit of fantasy

Cons:

Where do I begin? From communication with the front staff before arrival to the vibe, cleanliness, and comfort, nothing here would make sense given the price I paid for the stay. Room locks barely work. Dark everywhere and needs at least cosmetic maintenance. What you see in pictures is sort of true except imagine it’s like matching someone on a dating app only to find out they are 20 years older in reality. The hotel is old, tired, and icky in places. AC is loud and makes it very hard to sleep. The curtains are decorative and don’t cover anything beyond the space they are hanging. Carpets are not something that I’d step with my bare foot on. Breakfast staff sprays insects repellent during breakfast almost over your food and fusses over you while the trash can is overflowing and the crumbs are all over the carpet. Water leakage marks on ceilings in the room and the bathroom. Literal dirt at the side of reception desk between the desk and the wall because nobody cared to clean that space ever. Never before have I had the experience where I would try to avoid being at a hotel at all costs.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Pranas solo_traveller lt
9
Pros:

Autentiškas senovinis pastatas, kuriame įsikūręs viešbutis. Patogus vienvietis kambarys.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Niranjan Srinivasan solo_traveller gb
9
Basic, comfortable, and good location.
Pros:

Excellent location. Super value for money. Basic but functional. Nice neighborhood to walk around. Good food options in the vicinity. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Coffee available throughout the night was awesome for jetlagged customers.

Cons:

Coffee unavailable between 5-7am for setting up the breakfast. I feel this is an easy fix, but one that would make a world of difference for jetlagged customers. Breakfast was quite basic. Good selection of bread and yogurt, but the waffle maker didn't work.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller gb
8
A good stay in Philly
Pros:

Great location

Breakfast was superb value for money

Place to fill up drinks bottle in Reception

Cons:

It was a good stay - the hotel is basic and has basic facilities, so just ensure you manage your expectations!

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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valuta NONE
6
Excellent location, mixed value depending on what you pay
Pros:

We had a pleasant stay at the Alexander Inn, and there is definitely a lot to like here. The building has character, the location was ideal for our trip, and the staff was consistently friendly and helpful. However, at the rate we paid (during a high-demand period in late July), the room was not in line with our expectations for that price. It may not be a good fit for travelers who are especially particular about room condition and amenities.

What we liked:

• Ideal location
• Friendly, helpful staff
• Clean room and clean public spaces
• Effective and newer A/C units
• Charming historic character
• Waffle maker at breakfast was a nice touch

What was disappointing:

• We paid about $342/night on average, which felt high for the overall condition of the room
• At the more typical sub-$200 rate, we probably would have considered it a decent value
• Bathroom faucet leaked from the handle
• Alarm clock was not working properly and kept blinking 12:00 even after we tried to set it
• Our requested extra pillows took two days to arrive
• Room keys kept failing, which meant multiple trips to the front desk
• On the day housekeeping brought the pillows, the bed was left unmade
• Body wash bottle needed attention

One note for light-sensitive sleepers: In our deluxe queen (Room 608), the bay window curtains do not fully close by design. There are shutters, but city light can still come through, which may bother some guests.

Overall, this is a likable hotel with a lot of potential, and we did enjoy our stay here.

2026-08-04 via Tripadvisor
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Thiago solo_traveller br
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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N3367FOmarkk Couples
2
Run away from this place.
Pros:

Run, do not walk from this place. Bed is awful, comforter dirty. Bad untrained employees who don't care. Needed ice for medicine and ice machine is broken with no one caring that it is. This is owned by a private equity group that is clearly milking it dry. Breakfast, cold coffee that was just put out as fresh, no cream for coffee, hard boiled eggs not cooked all the way through. Dingy lighting at best. broken lamps. dirty windows. Just awful. awful awful. Cannot think of one redeeming quality aside for the location. They make it difficult to speak with anyone. They push you to expedia even though I never work with expedia. This is a scam wrapped in bricks.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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Culture788169 Business San Jose, California
10
alexander inn
Pros:

the two staff people at desk, Tim and Nique, were outstanding. Very helpful. They moved me to another room to get better internet. The breakfast was great, yogurt, boiled eggs, cereal, donuts, and a fresh waffle maker. there was fresh fruit. the rooms were spotless and 4 towels for two people. the towels were thick and luxurious. the neighborhood was gorgeous with brick houses like London. The best place for the money. it is great! GW

2026-07-26 via Tripadvisor
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Kimberlee solo_traveller us
10
Excellent! Can’t wait to return to explore all that Philadelphia has to offer!
Pros:

Awesome staff! Amenities cannot compete with other hotels in the area! The complimentary social hour and continental plus breakfast sets this hotel above all others! The location is central and I felt very safe walking to nearby attractions! The staff makes sure you are headed in the right direction! They were my personal travel assistants! Also, the room was extremely clean and comfortable! This will be my preferred hotel for future visits for business as well as pleasure! Thank you!

Cons:

Nothing/ everything was excellent!

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Carlos extended_group es
8
Cons:

La luz que entraba

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline solo_traveller us
3
Cons:

No parking. Hard mattress. Tv did not work. Could not control the AC. Small room. No port for new I phone charger. Not a great stay!

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple us
5
Friendly staff, out of date hotel.
Pros:

The staff is really friendly and welcoming. The location is also great, especially for free parking if you can parallel park. Safe area as well.

Cons:

The room was very small with dusty lighting. The air conditioner was set to 75 for the building, so you are unable to control the temperature from your room. It was very hot, especially with the bad air quality, my partner and I barely slept and woke up with sore throats. Then when we woke up, we discovered the elevator was broken. I would’ve rather spent the money I paid on a Hilton Room or Wyndham.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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CWgoes2NYC Family Kansas City, Missouri
10
Chic city hotel
Pros:

Great little hotel in the heart of the city. View from the room was amazing. Staff was friendly and helpful! Will be back :)

2026-07-18 via Tripadvisor
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Amanda couple us
8
Overall the Alexander Inn was a great stay for the price we paid!
Pros:

The location worked well for the event we went to and was close enough to parking and walking distance or a quick Uber ride to all we wanted to see. I loved the idea of having a little social (we weren't able to attend but the idea was great). Breakfast was pretty good, just wish there had been a measuring cup for the waffle maker... The room was pretty good, our door was hard to open and the bathroom door was difficult too (older building for sure) but otherwise the room worked for us. The bed was not the most comfortable but it also wasn't terrible and I appreciated the very fluffy pillows.

Cons:

The bed could have been comfier and the doors need a little work to open more smoothly.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Tracey solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Pedro couple es
7
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Alyssa couple us
8
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Ileana Maria solo_traveller de
4
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Donato couple us
10
yes good
Pros:

good

Cons:

no

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Christina solo_traveller br
6
Pros:

A camareira que nos levou travesseiros extras e a localização.

Cons:

Recepção, instalacoes, conforto, café da manhã.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee