Name: Media Inn & Suites
Address: 512 East Franklin Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Price range: US$71–US$114 per night
Rating: 7.5

What guests think

At Media Inn & Suites, reviews are highly mixed: budget-friendly rates and a convenient location contrast with frequent cleanliness concerns, including pests, odors, and worn interiors, though some guests mentioned quiet rooms and acceptable value.

Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, but a number of reviewers reported rudeness, absent staff at check-in, or refusal to issue refunds. Rooms are dated with some reports of broken fixtures, inconsistent hot water, slow Wi-Fi, and noisy air conditioners; a few found them adequate for the price. Expect a basic, low-cost stay where condition may disappoint.

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Facilities

Few amenities are mentioned; parking feedback was mixed, from difficult parking to staff assisting with a large trailer.

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john

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

there is so many things this place could do to make it a better place, large rip in the carpet going up the stairs from the main check in, room was ok but again with a little attention to detail this room could and should of been much better. First impressions needs to be addressed. Pull up the carpet and laminated the floor, so much cleaner. One room at a time

8

Rachel

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

It’s a good place to stay but note you CANNOT have visitors

4

Robert

23 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Not so good--hard to park-very old and needs a lot of TLC

4

Catherine

1 Aug 2022

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Stayed 3 nights

Not clean enough. No amenities whatsoever. Cigarette burn holes in the sheets. Overhead light full of bugs. Smells like moth balls. Only 1 tiny garbage can. The man at the desk was very nice though. There's a coffee shop very close

10

Devon

11 Jun 2023

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The proprietor was extremely accommodating to our late arrival and worked with us to figure out parking of a large trailer. Place was clean, just old. Great affordable option for travelers, would definitely stay again.

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Cleanliness

Many reviews cite serious issues with pests (roaches and bed bugs), odors, stained linens, and generally dirty rooms and common areas; a small number noted acceptable or clean spaces.

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Lisa

22 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

After being in the room for about 4 hours I saw cockroaches. The front desk wouldn’t refund me.

6

Angela

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Visably stained sheet. Bug in bathroom. Lamp with blown lighbulb. Pretty outdated, kinda smelly. Wouldnt stay here again.

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Dorothy

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were all really nice. But the room had roaches crawling on the walls and floor in the bathroom

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gary

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Sorry to state the room's conditions were TERRIBLE. After check-in, entered the room and did a quick review of the bathroom and beds. Pulled the blankets and sheets back and that's when BED BUGS were seen; not just 1but a lot. We got out of the room immediately. All told we were in the room less than 5 minutes. Extremely disappointed that these conditions would exist and perhaps seen acceptable. Only wished I took pictures but just wanted to get out of the room before the Bed Bugs had a chance to get into our belongings.

4

Lori

25 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room wasnt vaccume d , there was patches in the walls and the linen and blankets were filthy. Bugs in the bathroom

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Jennifer

7 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room has roaches. Microwave nor tv workers also everything in the room Is stained looked like the room need to be cleaned with a hose and then remodel

4

Quentin

18 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very dirty.

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Hollie

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Opened to door and was hit with a horrible moldy smell, dead bugs on the table tops etc, and dead bugs loaded in the toilet and several dead in the tub. Left right away and they wouldn't even do a refund. I had a child and an elderly mother with me.

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Lance

28 Apr 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is old, run down, and dirty. We left a day early despite it being non refundable. That is how bad it is.

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Melbert

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Needs to clean it more often fr

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Rooms

Rooms are old and in disrepair, with some reports of broken fixtures, nonworking outlets or lights, inconsistent hot water, slow Wi-Fi, and noisy AC; a few guests found them adequate for the price.

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john

12 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

there is so many things this place could do to make it a better place, large rip in the carpet going up the stairs from the main check in, room was ok but again with a little attention to detail this room could and should of been much better. First impressions needs to be addressed. Pull up the carpet and laminated the floor, so much cleaner. One room at a time

6

Christopher

18 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Cheap dive motel looks like it hasn’t been updated since the 70’s but was quiet

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Alexander

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Place needs obvious work, towel holder held up by duct tape, closet hanger holder collapsed on us, only using 3 avail hangers, we put it back together ourselves. Let over dirty wash rag from former renter. For the price, somewhat expected, but still....!

2

Nathan

9 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom doors that don't shut, stains across the walls, unbearably noisy AC, empty lobby, used soap in the bathroom.

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Jackie

22 Feb 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

I was looking for a simple room that I could work remotely from while visiting family in Media. I was very disappointed most basic amenities were so bad. The water did not warm in the sink and the shower only got lukewarm, not all outlets worked, wifi was very slow, the remote got stuck, there was dirty clothes in the bathroom, one bed was missing a blanket, the toilet paper was very cheap and almost out when I arrived, and there was no cleaning provided for my week long stay. This building is in bad disrepair.

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Louis

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

repairs to room incomplete. Nightstand fell apart, too few plugs for phones and computer.

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Phyllis

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The lights in the room weren't fully functional. The bathroom was clean.

6

Naim

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A decent hotel just off the Blue Route. The room had a hint of cigarette smoke smell.

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George

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms that we had the door was off the bathroom and the TV was off the wall. And the remote was not working. We had to switch to three different rooms. And the last room we had the bulb in the lamp was broken.

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Brad

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located and reasonably priced, but run-down and disquietingly shabby in appearance. Some of the room's equipment did not function. But at least the internet worked.

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Service

Several guests found staff friendly, accommodating, and helpful, but others reported rudeness, absent front-desk coverage, and refund refusals.

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Quamay

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived it looks like that hotel from a horror movie. Random people standing outside, made us feel very uncomfortable to the piont my husband said we need to take everything out of our car for the night, in fear of being vandalized. We could not check in, because there was not an attendee at the desk. The hotel lobby/waiting area was not clean. The carpet looked like it had been there since 1980. Stained and dirty. There was dust everywhere. Just down right disgusting. I would have not felt safe staying there not even for one not. This was the worst hotel/inn I have ever attempted to stay at. Needless to say we did not check in and left. Took the 3.5 hour drive home.

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Joseph

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice staff !

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Frederick

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman was very accommodating he gave me a third floor room and I went and did some shopping and came back and decided that I wanted ground floor and he changed it with no problem

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Shannon

5 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The area is well lit and convenient for eating, and essentials. But can use some remodeling or updating the front desk staff are attentive

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Karen

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked nothing. I'm not a particular person when I stay in motels but this was the worst experience in my 58 yrs. I've never asked to change rooms anywhere I've stayed except here. The door jamb & lock were broken in room 1. you could just push on door from outside & get right inside. Moved to room 2. Wheelchair access room which seemed ok until we walked into the bathroom, where the drain apparently had overflowed and left tp, dead bugs and poop all over the bathroom and shower floor! Next #3 Room was up 4 flights and it had to be opened with a key which there was only one and the manager had to open the door but not give us the key so we can go in and out. So after my friend left I couldn't leave the room whenever I wanted without calling the manager to let me back in! Needless to say I checked out early and the property refuses to give me a refund!

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Lisa

20 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Well… it’s pretty good for $90 a night. Doesn’t smell great but I didn’t see any bugs. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

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Robert

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Nick is the best manager ever

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Devon

11 Jun 2023

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The proprietor was extremely accommodating to our late arrival and worked with us to figure out parking of a large trailer. Place was clean, just old. Great affordable option for travelers, would definitely stay again.

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ceyanna

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk attendant was very rude

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Deborah

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good. Good location. Staff was also good.

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Location

Convenient to Swarthmore, major roads, and nearby dining; some found the area well lit. A few guests felt uneasy about people outside.

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Quamay

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

When we arrived it looks like that hotel from a horror movie. Random people standing outside, made us feel very uncomfortable to the piont my husband said we need to take everything out of our car for the night, in fear of being vandalized. We could not check in, because there was not an attendee at the desk. The hotel lobby/waiting area was not clean. The carpet looked like it had been there since 1980. Stained and dirty. There was dust everywhere. Just down right disgusting. I would have not felt safe staying there not even for one not. This was the worst hotel/inn I have ever attempted to stay at. Needless to say we did not check in and left. Took the 3.5 hour drive home.

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Amartya

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is conveniently located near Swarthmore campus and is also close to restaurants and a Mall. The property is old but the managers try to take care of things once told about problems.

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Shannon

5 Jun 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The area is well lit and convenient for eating, and essentials. But can use some remodeling or updating the front desk staff are attentive

6

Naim

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A decent hotel just off the Blue Route. The room had a hint of cigarette smoke smell.

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Mary Jane

24 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our power went out for 4 days and there was a major heat wave headed so without electricity and air conditioning we decided to fine a reasonably priced place to stay. Close to home. This place is in a lovely neighborhood area on a few miles from us. Although I never really was in there before I thought it would be okay. Well I was wrong the place was in very poor condition. It was in need of many repairs and It was filthy. We did not stay. I really wish I could get a refund but there wasnt any one around when we left and it was only 10 minutes after we checked in. This place should NOT be on any rental app it is in no condition for people to stay even in an emergency like ours!

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Brad

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Well located and reasonably priced, but run-down and disquietingly shabby in appearance. Some of the room's equipment did not function. But at least the internet worked.

4

Theodore

7 Nov 2022

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Our room smelled musty like it had been wet in the room . We think we saw little gross reddish drops of something on the bathroom floor . Walk outside & you could see torn screens on the other rooms windows , it was a very disappointing place to stay . It was cheap & I know now why . Go to the Hampton across the street .

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Deborah

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was good. Good location. Staff was also good.

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Month	Average price
January	US$77
February	US$92
March	US$85
April	US$84
May	US$91
June	US$124
July	US$106
August	US$94
September	US$91
October	US$84
November	US$92
December	US$91

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $88	17 $75	18 $80	19 $80
20 $71	21 $71	22 $105	23 $105	24 $96	25 $88	26 $105
27 $114	28 $114	29 $114	30 $88

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $88	2 $88	3 $105
4 $105	5 $114	6 $79	7 $80	8 $101	9 $96	10 $105
11 $105	12 $96	13 $87	14 $87	15 $87	16 $87	17 $96
18 $105	19 $114	20 $96	21 $88	22 $71	23 $87	24 $96
25 $105	26 $96	27 $75	28 $84	29 $105	30 $71	31 $114

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Standard Double Room, Smoking

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