Society Hill Hotel

Property class: 2
City centre hotel within walking distance of Independence Hall

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Society Hill Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. Also, Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 2nd St. Station is 4 minutes and 5th St. Station is 5 minutes.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Hairdryer
The current price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept

Room options

View all photos for City Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small round table, a chair, and a view of the outside.

City Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for City Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

City Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for City Studio, City View

A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bookshelf with books and a clock.

City Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed

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About the area

Map
301 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Independence Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Liberty Bell - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • National Constitution Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 16 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 25 min drive
  • Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 41 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 43 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 45 min drive
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 7 min drive
  • North Philadelphia Station - 8 min drive
  • 2nd St. Station - 4 min walk
  • 5th St. Station - 5 min walk
  • 8th St Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonny's Famous Steaks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Khyber Pass Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Old City Beer Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fork - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Society Hill Hotel

  • Society Hill Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. Also, Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square are a short five-minute drive away. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 2nd St. Station is 4 minutes and 5th St. Station is 5 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)

Parking

    • No on-site parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • 2 steps to reach property

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Property Registration Number 123456, 967466

Also known as

Society Hill Hotel Hotel
Society Hill Hotel Philadelphia
Society Hill Hotel Hotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Does Society Hill Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Society Hill Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Society Hill Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Society Hill Hotel?

Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Society Hill Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Society Hill Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an on-site casino at Society Hill Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rivers Casino (4-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around Society Hill Hotel like?

Society Hill Hotel is in Center City, a short 4-minute walk from 2nd St. Station and 5 minutes' walk from Independence Hall.

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Reviews

Society Hill Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very good

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay, clean and very quiet!!!
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10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous hotel, the staff was extremely helpful, we accidentally left something in the room and they went above and beyond to help. Perfect location and the bathrooms are stunning, definitely will be going back
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8/10 Very good

Plus: central location, value for price. Negative: entirely online check in/out which was not prepared properly. I arrived at the Hotel after dark (8:00 ish) and was surprised that I had to fill out/upload paperwork (driver license l, selfie) before I could even enter the Hotel from the street. The bad light in front of the Hotel led to repeated rejection of uploaded pictures, such that I was walking to a street lantern to take my selfie. All was necessary because somehow my phone no was not communicated from Hotels.com to Hotel management and contacting beforehand wasn't accomplished. If entirely online check in/out is the policy, communications beforehand must be failproof!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a really nice boutique hotel in walking distance to lots of bars, restaurants, and museums. The “virtual lobby” experience was a little inconvenient when checking in, but the stay was really great.
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6/10 Good

I am torn about this hotel. The location and price are spot on. However, you have to give them all of your sensitive information to include a copy of your Drivers License.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

It is a great location for all things Philly.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Really cool hotel in Old City Philadelphia. Nice rooms. The rooms are small, but they've got what you need to be comfortable. The AC unit struggled to keep the room as cold as the thermostat was set, but it wasn't hot either. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch and the toilet was awesome! Was pleasantly surprised to find a mini fridge in the room, as that was not noted in the list of amenities. Let me be clear, there is no elevator or on-site staff. I knew that going in to the stay. It wasn't a problem for me. The hotel staff communicates via text message and was responsive to any questions I had. I will say Chestnut Street is busy. It's loud. You're in Philadelphia. Expect a city vibe and noise level. If you are a little self reliant and able to operate a couple of key pads and walk up a few flights of steps this is a wonderful hotel in the heart of Old City. My wife and I will absolutely stay here again. We loved it.
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10/10 Exceptional

Cool room. Excellent location. Terrific restaurant.
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6/10 Good

This property is a very DIY type situation. If it saves you a bunch of money and that's what you're looking for, with decent accommodations and character it's great. But, if you're looking for pampering, this ain't it. We enjoyed our stay as we were not looking to break the bank and had the kids with us. But, we did not have hot water in the shower which would have been a deal breaker if we'd stayed more than one night.
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful property with exceptional amenities
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the place we stayed and the bed super comfortable. Restaurant below us was amazing. Food was delicious. staff very nice and attentive. Would love to stay again ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room is very comfortable & stylish. The windows are large so expect to hear city sounds. The bathroom is super high tech lol toilet is amazing.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Really cute place with lots of character! It’s a great location. The heated toilets and heated bathroom floor was a nice addition.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Being able to text with the front desk staff about our needs made it really easy to communicate before arrival and when we were not physically at the hotel!
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2/10 Poor

We were staying two nights in Old city to celebrate my wife’s birthday and decided to stay at the hotel with our two children. The hotel is beautiful and you can really see the history building in the decor. Our boys enjoyed the bunk beds, heated toilet, and large shower. Unfortunately, that is where are the positives end. We ended up leaving the hotel the same night because the hot water and thermostat was not working. It was a rainy chilly night and we looked forward to a warm shower and hated the fact my son took a cold shower. The hotel refunded our money, but figuring out alternate plans really left a sour taste in our mouth. I would not recommend this hotel and have learned my lesson to only stay at hotels with an on site receptionist. Having to community over text was not great and couldn’t really help us till the morning.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

This is a building with rooms, not a hotel! It has self-check-in via an app, which must be completed in advance. No one is present. All rooms are 1.5 to 3.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator. The maintenance is shoddy. The cleaning supplies and extra linens are in piles on the stair landings. Furthermore, fair warning is not given to guests. You have to click "About this property" details to see that it has virtual check-in and accessibility issues. Even after booking, Expedia does not communicate these facts. Nor does the hotel, because the hotel uses text messages and Expedia does not provide them phone numbers. Finally there are maintenance and design problems. The bunkbed in my room had broken guard rails and the large bathroom had no counter or shelf for even a small cosmetic bag. The good news is that there is a sprinkler system.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Smart Use of Space.

Loved this small space. Warm tile bathroom, comfy bed, immersed in the history of the space. Clever use of small space: hooks and shelves and tiny desks when you need them. Smart. Beautiful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall, I had an amazing stay! If you're looking for a place right in the city center of Philadelphia--this is perfect for you! The hotel and restaurant are newly remodeled and the room I had was absolutely beautiful! The bathroom was state of the art and the bed was very comfy. It also had a new record player, wifi, and nice flat screen tv. The restaurant also had GREAT food! A special thanks to Jhene (Manager), Gregory (Bartender), and Brian (Owner) for making my stay truly enjoyable. I will definitely come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was in a great location for an amazing price with an amazing view. Beautiful renovations will definitely be coming back in the future! 10/10 Recommend.
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4/10 Fair

For most of my stay there wasn’t hot water in the shower and the bathroom floor clearly hadn’t been cleaned. The staff sent me a text at 11pm asking me to check if the water had been fixed? The location is great though so that’s a plus and it’s affordable-ish. Could have done without the housekeeping staff knocking loudly on the door this morning around 9:00 (check out is 11:00 and the do not disturb hang tag was up). I’d say pay more money to ensure hot water and a stay where you have more privacy.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was great! Heated floors in the bathroom, automatic and heated toilet, and the Bluetooth speakers were great!
Verified review

6/10 Good

The place was okay but not worth the money. Also, they need to make it clear that it’s self service and no elevator.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The place is nice and the room was fairly clean. It is one of those “hotels” with no lobby or staff, so there are cameras everywhere and digital pads to enter the building and rooms. The whole model is a bit weird to me and annoying because of the amount of time you spend taking out the phone to look at the app for messages, instructions, passwords, etc. But if you don’t mind any of that, the place is perfectly fine.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Really should have been clearer and just stated No Elevator on property. Lots of long stairs. Expedia said need for stairs on higher floors but that is a bit ambiguous and sounds like perhaps just needed stairs for floors on the top levels. Also- very noisy corner. Difficult to sleep at night.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

This is not a hotel. It’s an AirBnB. No staff on site only a phone number to call for assistance. My husband accidentally went to the wrong room as the password opened all the room doors.