Alexander Inn Philadelphia, Philadelphia ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

12Th And Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 19107

The Alexander Inn is a boutique bed and breakfast located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia. This independently run property is noted for its unique architectural features, including stained glass windows and detailed oak moldings. Its prime location makes it an ideal base for exploring Philadelphia's rich historical and cultural offerings.

Location

The Alexander Inn is conveniently located within a 10-minute walk of popular restaurants, shops, and theaters. Numerous bus and subway stops are nearby, facilitating easy access to the city's attractions. Its proximity to major highways makes Philadelphia International Airport readily accessible, situated just over 12.5 miles away. Guests can explore the city on foot or rent bicycles through the Ride Indego bike-sharing program.

Rooms

All guestrooms at the Alexander Inn include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Some rooms feature bay windows and seating areas, providing additional space and comfort. Guests can enjoy soft color palettes in the room decor, with shades of blue and rose enhancing the tranquil atmosphere. The corner Deluxe Rooms offer the most space for those needing extra room.

Eat & Drink

The hotel offers a free continental breakfast served in a large, bright breakfast room. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy complimentary daily snacks and beverages. The ambiance of the dining area is welcoming, contributing to a relaxed experience. Additional dining options are easily accessible within a short walking distance, allowing guests to explore local flavors.

Leisure & Business

A 24-hour fitness center and business center are available for guest use, accommodating both leisure and work-related needs. The lobby is decorated with bright colors and fine art, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Cozy alcoves with seating offer spaces for relaxation or informal meetings. The reception desk provides tour information and maps of the surrounding areas.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

15 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Double Room

Max:

4 persons

20 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Philadelphia2700 ft

Airports

Philadelphia International (PHL) 8.7 mi

Trenton-Mercer (TTN) 33.9 mi

Train

30th Street Station 1.3 mi

Metro stations

12th-13th & Locust1000 ft

9th-10th & Locust1400 ft

Bus

Bus stop 7.6 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Quiet Retreat

Staying on the 7th floor provided a serene atmosphere, and the breathtaking view from my room was the perfect way to unwind.view full review

Pleasant Breakfast

The breakfast offered a basic yet plentiful spread that was a delightful way to start the day.view full review

Charming Design

The art deco style and gorgeous antique furniture throughout the hotel gave a unique and stylish touch to my stay.view full review

Cozy and Inviting

The ambiance in the common areas felt warm and inviting, making it a comfortable spot to relax after a day of exploring.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Elevator
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers

Services

Pet amenities available
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

12Th And Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 19107

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12Th And Spruce Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 19107

City landmarks

Museums

Independence National Historical Park

4700 ft

North 6th Street

Liberty Bell

4100 ft

Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets

Independence Hall

4500 ft

Museums

The Franklin Institute

1.3 mi

Museums

Philadelphia Museum of Art

1.7 mi

Parks

Love Park

3900 ft

Market

Reading Terminal Market

2700 ft

Museums

The Barnes Foundation

1.5 mi

6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets

Liberty Bell Center

5000 ft

Art object

Art Museum Steps

1.6 mi

Square

Rittenhouse Square

3900 ft

Museums

Museum of the American Revolution

1.1 mi

Museums

National Constitution Center

1.1 mi

1020 South St

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

2100 ft

Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium

1.6 mi

Museums

Eastern State Penitentiary

1.6 mi

Museums

The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University

1.3 mi

Parks

Franklin Square

1.2 mi

239 Arch St

Betsy Ross House

1.3 mi

1650 Market St Suite 5700

One Liberty Observation Deck

4300 ft

Museums

Elfreth's Alley

1.4 mi

Zoo

Philadelphia Zoo

2.6 mi

Museums

Rodin Museum

1.3 mi

Museums

National Museum of American Jewish History

5000 ft

301 Pine St

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

4000 ft

Public Building

City Hall Visitor Center

3000 ft

Museums

Mutter Museum

1.2 mi

Museums

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia

1.2 mi

Nearby

Opera House

Academy of Music

1500 ft

Restaurants

Greenstreet Coffee Co

600 ft

1101 Spruce Street

Dirty Frank's Bar

900 ft

347 S 13th St

The Last Drop Coffee House

1000 ft

1300 Pine Street

Wishbone

1100 ft

210 S 13th St

Pizzeria Cappelli

1100 ft

211 S 13th St

Chipotle Mexican Grill

900 ft

1625 Chestnut St Ste F6

Samosa Indian Vegetarian

1100 ft

1214 Walnut St

Destination Dogs

1200 ft

1111 Walnut St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

78%

liked the hotel and would stay again

Attractive rooms

Super friendly staff

Dining was a bit of a letdown

Rooms are a bit tiny

7.8/10

Very good

Rooms

7.3

Location

8.2

Service

8.8

Dining

6.7

John

United States of America, September 2024

8.0/10

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Facilities

Andrew

United States of America, June 2024

8.4/10

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

Facilities

Frank

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.0/10

The hotel rooms are a bit tiny but had all modern amenities, making them efficient yet warm and stylish. They overlooked the street, which was great. The service was super friendly and accommodating. The location is awesome, especially for exploring the historic attractions nearby. The dining experience had quite a few options to choose from, although it was a bit of a letdown. Overall, a mixed but pleasant stay.

Rooms

8.0

Rooms are efficient yet warm and stylish, celebrating historic architecture.

Service

9.0

The staff was extremely friendly, professional, and cooperative. Very helpful with recommendations.

Location

9.0

The location is awesome and perfect for exploring the historic attractions within walking distance.

Dining

7.0

The dining had quite a few options to choose from.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were good, although a bit small.

Attractive rooms

Dining was a bit of a letdown

Ann

United States of America, August 2023

7.4/10

The hotel was cozy and accommodating, with tiny rooms lacking coffee facilities, but it made up for it with a quiet air conditioning system. The rooms might be small with low water pressure, yet nothing significant to deter me from a future stay.

Rooms

7.0

The room was comfortable, and I appreciated the quiet air conditioning system.

Service

9.0

The staff was very nice and helpful, which made up for any shortcomings. Their kindness and attentiveness were exceptional.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was perfect, just a short walk to the convention center with plenty of dining options nearby.

Dining

6.0

The dining options were basic but sufficient, nothing extravagant, but it served its purpose.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay, nothing extravagant but functional.

cozy atmosphere

small rooms

Colin

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.0/10

I found the hotel to be a mixed experience. The location was convenient, although noise could be an issue at times. The rooms, though smaller than expected, were actually perfect for just me, but adjustments to the room temperature were limited. The service was friendly and calm, but I had to deal with an unexpected plumbing issue. The dining experience offered a decent selection but nothing too exciting. Despite the drawbacks, the value for money was reasonable.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were kind of small, but actually perfect for just me.

Service

8.0

The service was still calm and nice, although I had an unexpected encounter with maintenance staff for a plumbing issue.

Location

7.0

The hotel was very convenient to almost anything you could want to do in Center City, but noise could be an issue, particularly on Friday nights between 2-3 am.

Dining

6.0

The dining offered a good 'continental' breakfast but nothing too exciting.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were decent and met basic needs.

Bob

United Kingdom, July 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was an overall pleasant experience. The location was convenient for exploring the city, and the service provided by the staff was exceptional. However, the rooms were a bit small and could use some improvements. The dining options were decent but not outstanding.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms offered a nice view of the neighborhood, but they were a bit small and could be noisy when heavy traffic passed by. It was a bit inconvenient not having ample charging outlets for devices.

Service

9.0

The staff was incredibly friendly, accommodating, and always ready to help. Their service made my stay more enjoyable and hassle-free.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location was a nice bonus as it was centrally located, making it easy to access the main attractions of the city. It was great for exploring the historic square mile and the Old City.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good overall, with fresh and satisfying options. However, it would have been nice to have more variety and perhaps longer dining hours.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were adequate, but nothing particularly stood out. It would be nice to see more enhancements to the amenities offered.

Drew

United States of America, May 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was delightful. The rooms were cozy and quiet, offering a nice view of the Market and the city. The service was top-notch, with staff being friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. The location was excellent, allowing easy access to key attractions. However, the dining options were limited. Overall, a great value for money experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were small but quiet, with a nice view of the Market and the city.

Service

9.0

The service was very friendly, attentive, and supportive.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was excellent, within walking distance to major attractions.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good but could have offered more options.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel had good facilities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Convenient location

Limited dining options

Ellen

United States of America, May 2023

7.8/10

The King size bedroom was a bit small but warm and stylish in a classic way. The room was too hot, and there was NO ventilation. The pipes banged when water shut off, breakfast started late at 7 am, no Do Not Disturb sign was available, the bathroom was tiny, and the hallway lighting was dim.

Rooms

7.0

The room was cozy and had a classic style, but it was on the smaller side. The lack of ventilation and noise from the pipes were a bit inconvenient. The bathroom was tiny but functional.

Service

9.0

The staff, from check-in to maintenance, were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel is situated in a very pleasant neighborhood with plenty of restaurants and pubs nearby. It's close enough to walk to many attractions but still peaceful and away from tourist chaos.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were basic but satisfactory, with a choice of cereal, fruit, pastries, and handmade pasta available.

Facilities

The lobby and dining area were nice, but the options were limited for those on specific diets. The pet amenities were a nice touch for animal lovers.