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Society Hill Hotel

301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Charming Bed & Breakfast Inn in a 165-year-old building overlooking Independence National Historical Park, near Independence Hall.
Pets Allowed
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 48 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 2.5 based on 31 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 31 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 29 reviews Value
    • 2.5 based on 31 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 4 reviews Dining

Reviews of Society Hill Hotel

( 1-10 of 48 )
Nov 19, 2008

Well after reading all the negative reviews I was preparing myself for a horrible experience but only needing a place to sleep I decided to book the room and take my chances. No front desk but most bed and breakfast don't have them anyway, checked in at that bar. The man at the bar was very friendly and helpful. Walking... more

1 of 5 stars
manchester england
Nov 3, 2008

Arrived late afternoon, to be greeted by a grumpy tattooed barman, who muttered his first - and last - words to us. Not a warm welcome at all. The hotel absolutely stinks. Kind of damp/boilled cabbage/rotting trash smell. Our room was in keeping with the whole of the hotel - filthy!! Was unable to get a room elsewhere, so had... more

4 of 5 stars
Pacifica, CA
Oct 31, 2008

After reading the reviews I had my reserved my opion until I had stayed here. Each room has a name of a famous person associated with it and we stayed in the William Penn room. We had 2 rooms on the 3rd floor that shared the bathroom. The shower was great for a hotel of any kind and although we... more

1 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
Oct 24, 2008

DO NOT stay in this Hotel. The mice are all over the space. The rooms are horrible. The manager is rude and useless. more

Sep 20, 2008

The location is wonderful, and that's what you pay for. The service is non existent, and if you don't want to be bothered or bother anybody it's perfect. Amenities are also little to none, although breakfast brought to the room was a nice try at service. Great for young travelers who don't need much in a hotel and are ok... more

2 of 5 stars
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Sep 1, 2008

First, the GOOD. Location, location, location, breakfast delivered to your room and the restaurtant downstairs. Next, the BAD. The key we were given not only opened our room, but every room in the hotel. Not a good thing if you ask me. And lastly, the UGLY. We stayed in room 205 which is directly above the entrance to the restaurant... more

1 of 5 stars
Vancouver
May 21, 2008

I found it to be absolutely horrid. The room was so old and dingey; all the curtains were stained and dusty and the bed was really uncomfortable (you could feel the springs) and the quilt and blanket was also stained and dingey. There were hairs I kept finding in my bathroom that I know weren't mine; the room just had... more

5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Mar 30, 2008

I've stayed here several times before because the location was what I needed and the price was right. But now the owner of the restaurant on the first floor is managing the hotel and everything has come together as a pleasant surprise. Now there is always somone there to help with any questions or problems - well at least until... more

Mar 17, 2008

Well, I reserved the room a month or so before I had to be in philly to take a test on a saturday! Got there Friday and we eat downstairs, the burgers were AWESOME!!! Then we headed to the room to SLEEP bc I needed to be up early but i remember very clearly being like 2am and still being... more

1 of 5 stars
pennsylvania
Feb 18, 2008

Don't be wooed by the low price and good location; this place is a real dive. The first tipoff should have been when we were waiting to "check in" and the exterminator arrived. Not a good sign. The hotel reminded me of a poorly maintained off-campus apartment rented to college students. It had badly stained, warped ceiling tiles, blistering, peeling... more

Reviews of Society Hill Hotel

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Address: 301 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106