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The Bookhouse Hotel

Property class: 2
A picturesque country retreat just minutes from Longwood Gardens offers travelers a perfect base for exploring Pennsylvania's horticultural wonderland

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A room with two blue armchairs, a round table, and two wooden bookshelves filled with books. - The Bookhouse Hotel (Kennett Square)
A room with a round table, a chair, a vase with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall. - The Bookhouse Hotel (Kennett Square)
A two-story building with a beige facade and red trim. It has a sign that reads "BOOKHOUSE Hotel." There are multiple windows, some with shutters, and a small garden area with plants and a stone wall in front. - The Bookhouse Hotel (Kennett Square)
A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, and a bookshelf filled with books. - The Bookhouse Hotel (Kennett Square)
A cozy living room with a pink sofa, a globe, and a stack of books. - The Bookhouse Hotel (Kennett Square)
The Bookhouse Hotel, near Longwood Gardens, is ideal for garden enthusiasts. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi to stay connected and free self-parking, eliminating the hassle of visiting popular attractions.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a white minibar, a wooden floor, a bed, a desk with a chessboard, and a red chair.

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two blue armchairs, a round table, and two wooden bookshelves filled with books.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A cozy living room with a pink sofa, a globe, and a stack of books.

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bathroom with a white bathtub, a sink, and a mirror. There is a door leading to a hallway with a wooden floor and a green wall.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kennett Square is home to The Bookhouse Hotel. Christiana Mall and Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Longwood Gardens and Auburn Valley State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Chase Fieldhouse. Visit our Kennett Square travel guide
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130 S Union St, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

What's nearby

  • A pond with lily pads and water lilies.
    Longwood Gardens
    5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • A historic building with a prominent tower and a brick facade.
    University of Delaware
    21 min drive - 16.1 miles
  • Anson B. Nixon Park
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Delaware Park Racetrack and Slots
    21 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Christiana Mall
    25 min drive - 17.6 miles

Getting around

  • Exton Station
    26 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • APlus at Sunoco
    3 min drive
  • Wawa
    6 min walk
  • Wendy's
  • Jersey Mike's Subs

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bookhouse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Bookhouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Bookhouse Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bookhouse Hotel located?

Situated in Kennett Square, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Anson B. Nixon Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Barkingfield Park. Longwood Gardens and Longwood Cemetery are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bookhouse Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mallori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and quaint room! Bed was so soft and shower had delightfully warm water and great pressure. Room was incredibly close and walkable to town. Would definitely revisit!
Main lobby
King bed in room
Reading nook
Kitchenette area
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding! Great Location, awesome room and extremely comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of most unique hotels I’ve stayed. A must-stay for book lovers. Excellent food and wine in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was very quaint! My son and I stayed for a night. The room was cozy and comfortable. We read some books, played some games and just relaxed in the cute space!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room very comfortable close to the shopping area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bookhouse House Hotel was our absolute favorite place we stayed all year. Room was clean and neat. Food and drinks within a block away. Check-in was easy and convenient. Owners and operators are great, helpful and very nice. Will absolutely be staying and going back this spring. What an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

We enjoyed the property and location. The inn is a bit quirky and the interior stairs could be challenging for some but it worked for us. The moody paint and bathroom both charming. Wish we had stayed longer so I could have finished the book of essays that I started.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, comfortable place to spend the night while in town visiting old friends
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I love to read and The Bookhouse Hotel is our dream come true! The room is amazing and you can see the effort the owners put in to make it cozy and comfortable. Plus as an added bonus there are lots of restaurants and shops just a block away. We are already planning our return trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room! Clean with plenty of space and lots of fun if you're a book lover. Owners do a good job of communicating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kennett has gained a wonderful, unique boutique hotel right in the heart of town. I remember when this building was an antique map and book shop. The charming building has been completely renovated into lovely rooms with everything you’d need to be comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New fav hotel!

This hotel is AMAZING. I wanted to take a picture of every little detail. It is not only gorgeous but in a great location too. Owner wrote right back to emails and was super friendly. I cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bookhouse was very clean and an adorable setup. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. The only downside was you can hear the traffic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bookhouse

The Bookhouse Hotel was lovely. We had instructions prior to coming about the hotel and full support while there. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We had our own private entrance which was great and parking available. Location was convenient to every in town. Totally satisfied and would highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel was all I was hoping for. Its quaint, quirky and filled with charm. The owners really know their vision and made it happen. Super comfortable beds with fluffy pillows and heavenly comforters. Books everywhere. Location was perfect as its within walking distance to anything you need or want. Owners were very nice and helpful. They can get or find you whatever you need. Kcups and tea with sugar, and creamers are included. The little box of shampoo and soap and conditioners was perfect. The only downside to this hotel is the noise. It is located at a very busy intersection with a stop light. They do provide ear plugs and white noise machines to help with that. 3 off street parking spots. No staff on site but easily reachable via phone and text. Stayed in the Secret Garden Suite with a friend. The stairs are narrow and windey but handrails help you get up them! If you cant do stairs then dont reserve this this room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vineeta

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique property, with lots of character. Even though the staff was not on site, they kept in good communication with us. The extra space and privacy was nice. My only suggestion would be to have paper towels and/or a kitchen towel in the kitchenette area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and cute. The bed was very comfortable! ( Probably the nicest of any) The room was located walkable to restuarants, shops,Talulas Table and bars. The only negative is that we did not sleep well because the room is on the corner of a busy street with cars and tractor trailers about 10 feet away. You can definitely hear the noise of the engines inside the room. My suggestion would be to upgrade the window or soundproof somehow because it impacts your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hoped for better…

I hate not being able to leave a glowing review. Conceptually this hotel seemed like a perfect getaway. Unfortunately, our experience was not what we had hoped for. We were the unfortunate patrons who didn’t get a parking spot once we arrived (it’s first come first serve) and lugging all of our luggage across the street was less than ideal. And the location was in a very high traffic area—it was so loud from about 4 a.m. until midnight each day. I do want to say, the room was so spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. And having a kitchenette was a nice touch. But, our second night there we had an issue with two spiders and a beetle in our room. And we had a window that faced a shared front patio, and the blinds didn’t fully cover the window, so we had to configure a blanket to cover it so we had some privacy. I know most of these issues seem minor. But when we paid $300/night, I guess we had expected a little better experience. Self check in was super smooth and the owners were very quick to respond to our questions. But sadly, we would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had such character. Everything was clean with interesting touches. The linens we’re a good quality as was the mattress and the pillows. It wasn’t just a hotel room. I would love to stay there again. It was in a great area and was definitely worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

howard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a short stay (couple of nights). When a bulb was out , an email fixed the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfection... parking was smooth and easy... I was able to grab some snacks from the Giant down the street.. lots of restaurants close
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the book House Hotel. Truly wonderful. A great getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Property! We were very pleased with the bedding, the space and bathroom areas. The kitchen was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing place! The small details and cozy touches made our stay exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025