Is parking available at the property?

Self-parking is available at the property for a fee of USD 7.42 per day. Guests do not need to make a reservation for parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property, but service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Complimentary airport shuttle services are available on request. Guests must contact the property with their arrival details before travel to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property features wheelchair-accessible facilities, including a registration desk, concierge desk, and on-site restaurant. There are elevators, step-free entrances, and well-lit paths to the entrance. Assistive listening devices and visual alarms are also available.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Essington, within a 15-minute drive of Xfinity Mobile Arena and Lincoln Financial Field. It is approximately 5.9 miles from Philadelphia International Airport and 10.2 miles from the University of Pennsylvania.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 2 children aged 16 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Harbor Pointe Inn PHL Airport - Affordable Stay in Philadelphia

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$112
February	$129
March	$149
April	$133
May	$183
June	$310
July	$159
August	$149
October	$144
November	$129
December	$107

What guests think

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport by IHG highlight friendly, helpful staff and convenient proximity to PHL, but note dated rooms, inconsistent cleanliness, an unreliable airport shuttle, and breakfast quality and replenishment that vary widely day to day.

The riverside setting next to a small park is appreciated, though several guests mention limited nearby dining and an area that can feel seedy or noisy from planes. Facilities are basic with ample parking and a patio overlooking the river; maintenance issues such as worn carpets, broken or noisy room fixtures, and occasional vending or laundry problems are reported. Overall, expect a simple, airport-convenient stay where service stands out but consistency varies.

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Facilities

Airport shuttle is convenient for some but unreliable or limited late at night for others. Parking is plentiful and there is a riverside patio, but amenities feel basic and occasional outages or vending and laundry issues are noted.

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Gordon

Jun 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Waited forever for shuttle

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Rosalee

Jul 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

NOT NEAR THE AIRPORT. IN A BAD NEIGHBORHOOD. 3 DAYS, NO MAID SERVICE, INCLUDING TRASH. We got in at midnight forst day, so got down to breakfast at 8:30. No coffee, No eggs, a few pieces of sausage. Asked for food. Kitchen guy said kitchen was closing in a few minutes, (at nine) and there was no point in refilling hot or cold food. I complained to front desk so he snarled and put half frozen cheese omelets on warmer. Next 2 days front desk guy was running front desk AND kitchen alone. This guy was cheerfully handling complaints, coffee refills, trash, you name it. This guy needs to be promoted to a better property and position and whoever is running this property needs to be fired. Company needs to stop labeling this as an "airport" property. It's in a very seedy neighborhood. Just my daughter and I. Scared to go out without a taxi.

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Karen

Jul 27, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

The property was clean and neat but room had stains on floor and window curtains. The AC unit was loud and kept shutting down making the room hot. Had to keep getting my keys reset due to not working. Refrigerator kept making loud rattleing noise all night long. Beds felt like i was sleeping on plywood. Woke up with hip pain all night long. Washer and dryer were not working. Staff were very friendly, breakfast was good. Started to run out of food items as the stay came to an end. Overall it was a clean friendly hotel but rooms were not comfortable.

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Kimberlee

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time we have stayed here. Great hotel! Transport to/from airport. Clean. Good breakfast. Nice patio in back of hotel overlooks Delaware River. Nice place to sit and relax. Staff and front desk very friendly and helpful! We definitely will stay there again next time we go to Philly

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Marchae

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The pancake machine was awesome! The vending machine only worked for bottled water. Locals hung outside on the side of the hotel at night by the water doing drugs,I could see them from my window.

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Jack

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shuttle was prompt for pick up at airport. Easy check in with kind staff. Busy day with lots of flights cancelations due to weather. We did lose power in the hotel for awhile this evening.

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Gary

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous, helpful staff. Room was just what we needed. Nice ride to airport!

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Tina

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was pretty tired with few amenities. It is in a very unusual location sandwiched between two historical sites (an early quarantine hospital that was a pre Ellis Island place to process immigrants in the nineteenth century and a site commemorating an early Swedish settlement in the area). The hotel itself however, is dominated by a huge and very ugly parking lot. It is right next to the Delaware River but apparently no architect was involved in its design because there is not a single window facing the river or the nature preserve that is on the other side! No breakfast, obviously PLENTY of parking, a good location to get into Philadelphia but very few dining options in the immediate area. Very basic and not all that clean...

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karissa

Jan 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very dirty. The smell of mold covered by cheap industrial cleaner hit us first. We noted black stains on the chair and I stood and ate dinner after a long day of traveling. The bathroom was clean but maintenance was sloppy with repairs which made the shower look very uninviting. We really wanted a shower after a long day but couldn’t bring ourselves to use it. We were also placed right by the elevator and heard foot traffic and staff laughing pretty much through the night. We stayed from 7-6:30. Our flight was until 11 but we wanted to get out as soon as possible. When we checked in, I had asked about requesting a shuttle to the airport the next morning. I was told to request it 10 mins before we planned on leaving. We waited over a hour for the shuttle and the driver was rude and drove like his pants were on fire. Next time we will consider flying out of Newark or pay the airports parking fees.

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Sean

Jun 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Per Expedia website, it shows 24 hour free round trip airport shuttle on request. This is not accurate, it stops at midnight according to the person we spoke to at the hotel.

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, while others reported worn or dirty carpets, stains, and lingering odors.

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AARON

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were excellent , friendly . The room was dirty and my white socks were brown after walking on the carpet as well as stains all over the carpet . Drapes were all torn bums living outsidey room in the parking lot .generally very noisy room .

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Jeffrey

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Carpeting a little worn but not musty or anything like that. Bathroom modern. Shower pressure strong. Free breakfast was excellent—can’t say enough god things about it. Free shuttle on time—driver professional. This was our first time staying at a Holiday Inn Express—will try others based on this stay.

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ALAN

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was clean and well furnished. Check in was easy. Had a nice stay

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John

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rug was dirty and had tears, the bathroom shower shelf was sitting on the counter. The breakfast OK

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Sharalyn

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet needs updating badly. Bathroom accessories were broken. Don't depend on the hotel shuttle. After 90 minutes of waiting, i ended up getting an Uber.

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Kyle

Oct 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived to check into my hotel room and no one was at the front desk. I had to wait over 15 min for someone to decide they wanted to do their job. There was a bug in my bathroom and a huge water spot on the ceiling. Now I know this isn't a five star hotel but I would of expected it to be a little nicer or at least be bug free. Won't stay here again.

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ALAN

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice staff. Clean room. nicely furnished.

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Rick

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quite and comfortable Great Staff Very accommodating!!!

4

Steven

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty inside and out

8

Alexander

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable room.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and fairly basic, with occasional musty smells, small TVs, and noise from thin walls, appliances, or nearby planes; some offer river views and a few are spacious enough for short stays.

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Conrad

Aug 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived late after our flight, all we needed was a place to sleep and the hotel provided that. Nothing fancy, room was a little small and had a little musty smell…likely from being riverside.

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Sharnika

Oct 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

My only complaint is the room tv was very small. Everything else was fine.

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Kathy

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, had shuttle sevice but an older property. Rooms needed renovation. Breakfast started at 7:00 a.m. i had to get to the airport at 6:30. You should see how many of your customers have to leave before you start breakfast.

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Gregory

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The absolute worst hotel experience after spending almost 2 months straight staying in hotels. The walls are paper thin and it’s after midnight and I’ve complained to the front desk 3 times about the noise coming from the adjacent room with still no resolution. I need to get some rest. I considered checking out and relocating to another hotel which gives an indication of how lousy the experience staying here is. This property js what people usually refer to as a dump. Sketchy is a better analogy for this hotel.

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Earl

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Hotel was not exceptional, and the room was regular. It was perfect for a one-night stay over. Nothing else.

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Kimberlee

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time we have stayed here. Great hotel! Transport to/from airport. Clean. Good breakfast. Nice patio in back of hotel overlooks Delaware River. Nice place to sit and relax. Staff and front desk very friendly and helpful! We definitely will stay there again next time we go to Philly

8

Francis

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was clean, staff was great, great view of the river….

10

fang

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I like how room was nice and big

6

Lena

Nov 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is ran down. First room assigned had a running toilet. The front desk lady was very nice and accommodating and switched out the room right away but when I arrived in that room I had to report that the curtain was badly ripped. Throughout the night the refrigerator was loud not allowing me to fully rest.

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Tyrone

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is kept clean and neat. The noise from planes flying over the property took a while to get used to.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful with smooth check in. However, guests also report lapses in responsiveness, long waits or confusion around the shuttle, and a report of unannounced entry by staff.

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Nancy

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff service and quiet location by the water made this a nice stay. For the hotel national star rating, this hotel was great for an early morning flight out of PHL.

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ALAN

Oct 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was friendly. Room was clean and well furnished. Check in was easy. Had a nice stay

6

Tristan

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast should have started at 6. I wasted time looking for the front desk assistant to check me out because no one was at the desk. Someone showed up and told me I can just go. An information like this at booking would help save time. Staff didn’t seem welcoming enough. I expected better for the rate.

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Michael

Apr 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is excellent! Anna was a wonderful receptionist and very Pleasant thank you Anna..

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Elizabeth

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin: The receptionist couldn’t find our reservation when we first arrived. I confirmed the last name and she said she had nothing. When I asked her if she would like my Expedia confirmation number she said ‘no, I can’t look it up by that’. I gave her my phone to show her the reservation and she was able to find it. Keys: Only one of the two issued keys worked. Room: The heat was on when we walked in, it’s June. Body wash container was empty. Brown stains on the side of the bed we don’t notice until it was time to check out. “Breakfast”: absolutely horrendous, terrible, disgusting. Dry, old, stale mess. For over $250 dollars for a night and off the beaten path just go somewhere else.

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Paul

Mar 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First, let me say that the desk manager was very polite and helpful. We checked in to our first room (101) but there were no lights or power. The second room smelled of a foul odor but we were tired so we did not complain. What infuriated us was that someone (housekeeping?) entered our room the next morning unannounced while my wife was dressing! Unbelievable! I am not a YELP guy but I will tell all my friends and family to keep away from the Holiday Inn Express in Essington!

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Gary

Dec 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous, helpful staff. Room was just what we needed. Nice ride to airport!

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Liz

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff somewhat friendly. Forgot my daughter’s stuffed animal from Finland. Tried to contact the hotel to retrieve and they were less than friendly or helpful

10

Barry

Jun 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was very good. The men at front desk were top notch. Thank you for shuttle to Philadelphia airport.

8

Alice J

Jul 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We rate this property as average of all we stayed in on this trip. Daniel, at the front desk, did an excellent job.

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Location

Convenient to the airport and next to a small riverside park with pleasant views. Some found the immediate area seedy with limited dining options and occasional aircraft noise.

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Nancy

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff service and quiet location by the water made this a nice stay. For the hotel national star rating, this hotel was great for an early morning flight out of PHL.

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Brendan

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient to the airport and a great surprise with the park next store and the view of the river

8

Joseph

Apr 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty parking and close to restaurants and airport.

10

Jane

Mar 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient location, helpful staff

2

catia

Apr 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I did not like how my room smelled, and definitely did not feel safe

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Tina

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was pretty tired with few amenities. It is in a very unusual location sandwiched between two historical sites (an early quarantine hospital that was a pre Ellis Island place to process immigrants in the nineteenth century and a site commemorating an early Swedish settlement in the area). The hotel itself however, is dominated by a huge and very ugly parking lot. It is right next to the Delaware River but apparently no architect was involved in its design because there is not a single window facing the river or the nature preserve that is on the other side! No breakfast, obviously PLENTY of parking, a good location to get into Philadelphia but very few dining options in the immediate area. Very basic and not all that clean...

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Larry

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Next to beautiful park and water

2

Kenya

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Near a truck stop. Bathroom was filthy.

8

Tyrone

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is kept clean and neat. The noise from planes flying over the property took a while to get used to.

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Catherine

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is dated, and does not appear to be in desireable area. View of the Delaware River was very pretty. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful, breakfast was a nice benefit as well.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is available and often considered good with standard options. Others encountered empty or unappetizing items, limited replenishment, or too late start times for early flights.

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Jeffrey

May 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very clean. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Carpeting a little worn but not musty or anything like that. Bathroom modern. Shower pressure strong. Free breakfast was excellent—can’t say enough god things about it. Free shuttle on time—driver professional. This was our first time staying at a Holiday Inn Express—will try others based on this stay.

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Kathy

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was clean, had shuttle sevice but an older property. Rooms needed renovation. Breakfast started at 7:00 a.m. i had to get to the airport at 6:30. You should see how many of your customers have to leave before you start breakfast.

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Suzanne

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The woman at the desk was very friendly and helpful. The elevator needed to be vacuumed. The room was nice and clean but there was a prong from something broken off in one of the bathroom outlets. Breakfast was a fail. When I went down the coffee was empty, the decaf was cold, the half and half was empty. There was no eggs or sausage. The butter was empty. We ended up just going out to breakfast. The parking lot was old and run down and the river view from the deck was blocked by an old chainlink fence. It feels very unloved.

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John

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rug was dirty and had tears, the bathroom shower shelf was sitting on the counter. The breakfast OK

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Edward

Sep 4, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

I really enjoyed our stay here the staff was friendly, room was nice 2 double beds and was clean and fresh, bathroom clean and sanitized. Breakfast every morning had choice of eggs, bacon, sausage or turkey sausage, cereal, yogurt, apples or bananas. Choice of white or wheat bread, bagels, english muffins for toasting. Also muffins. Coffee station is opposite of breakfast area. Surrounding area is great, nice park and places to eat nearby. Lehman's Tavern is about 3 blocks north on Wanamaker Ave for a great prime rib and seafood, strong cocktails too. Romano's Pizza about a block north on Wanamaker Ave is known for it's Stromboli. I will stay here again. Great people and experience.

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Kimberlee

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Second time we have stayed here. Great hotel! Transport to/from airport. Clean. Good breakfast. Nice patio in back of hotel overlooks Delaware River. Nice place to sit and relax. Staff and front desk very friendly and helpful! We definitely will stay there again next time we go to Philly

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Elizabeth

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Checkin: The receptionist couldn’t find our reservation when we first arrived. I confirmed the last name and she said she had nothing. When I asked her if she would like my Expedia confirmation number she said ‘no, I can’t look it up by that’. I gave her my phone to show her the reservation and she was able to find it. Keys: Only one of the two issued keys worked. Room: The heat was on when we walked in, it’s June. Body wash container was empty. Brown stains on the side of the bed we don’t notice until it was time to check out. “Breakfast”: absolutely horrendous, terrible, disgusting. Dry, old, stale mess. For over $250 dollars for a night and off the beaten path just go somewhere else.

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Roslyn

Dec 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

1st room had a musty smell that made me sneeze. 2nd room also had a weird smell and I didn’t figure switching rooms would fix anything. Rooms are just old and smelly. Breakfast was picked over/not refilled. Shower water was barely warm. I couldn't wait to leave in the morning.

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Cynthia

Dec 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was ok. We came down late just before the end of breakfast and turkey sausage was dryed out. Egg and cheese omelet was tasteless. Muffins and bagels were good. Juice good. Coffee piping hot and not overly strong.

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Telisea

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

They should add a waffle maker instead of the pancake maker...that was a epic fail.

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