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Temperance House

3.0 star property
Travelers feel at home at this welcoming inn with attentive staff, offering a personal experience and a scenic terrace for a peaceful retreat.

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Temperance House combines comfort and convenience with a full-service restaurant for all meals. Guests enjoy concierge assistance for local tips and free in-room WiFi. The terrace offers a quiet spot to relax, and dry cleaning services take care of travel wardrobe needs.

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8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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9.6 out of 10
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The Topaz Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 33 sq m
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  • 1 Queen Bed

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The State Room (Over Bar)

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Sapphire Suite

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  • 28 sq m
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10.0 out of 10
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  • 33 sq m
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Opal Room

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Newtown is home to Temperance House. Peddler's Village and Oxford Valley Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tyler State Park and Delaware Canal State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Frosty Hollow Tennis Center or CURE Insurance Arena. Visit our Newtown travel guide
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5 South State Street, Newtown, PA, 18940

What's nearby

  • Late Afternoon #buckscounty #park #tylerstatepark #newtown #pa #Pennsylvania #waterscape #stream #creek #summer
    Tyler State Park
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Aerial of Theme Park
    Sesame Place
    12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • The Annual Scarecrow Festival is a weekend of fall family fun including scarecrow-making workshops, pumpkin pie-eating contests, pumpkin painting, live musical entertainment and children's activities. Stroll among the colorful scarecrows on display in the Annual Scarecrow Competition and Display. Pick up a ballot and vote for your favorites. This one won 1st place.
    Peddler's Village
    18 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Princeton University showing heritage elements and a park
    Princeton University
    24 min drive - 22.3 miles
  • Newtown Theater
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Langhorne Woodbourne Station
    8 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • The ALL NEW McCaffreys Supermarket
    16 min walk
  • Starbucks
    15 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    7 min walk
  • Isaac Newton's
    3 min walk

About this property

Temperance House

Property highlights
At Temperance House, you can look forward to a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. The on-site restaurant, Temperance House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Temperance House

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1772
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 2:30 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Temperance House Inn Newtown
Temperance House Inn
Temperance House Newtown
Temperance House
Temperance House Hotel Newtown
Temperance House Inn
Temperance House Newtown
Temperance House Inn Newtown

Frequently asked questions

Is Temperance House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Temperance House?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Temperance House?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Temperance House located?

Situated in Newtown, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Newtown Theater and Tyler State Park. Langhorne Players and Saint Mary Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Temperance House Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 387 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 387 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 387 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 387 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 387 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here!!! It is a historic inn, but you’d never know it other than the cozy atmosphere!! Only stayed 1 night, but staff went above and beyond! Definitely will stay here again when we come back to the area. Only wish we planned on staying longer so we could have explored more! Definitely again thank you to the staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in by Mike smooth as can be. Showed us our room, offered to carry our bag, clearly explained parking and the inside entry to the tavern. Stay was a joy.tavern.the
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming historic inn with attentive staff and good food. We stayed for my husband’s birthday and treated ourselves to one of the best rooms with a king sized bed and a fireplace. It made for a romantic, memorable experience. Would go again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Haydee

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There is a restaurant downstairs that plays loud loud music- This is not a place to rest- The staff was helpful- However, this is not a place that I will recommend even though it is conveniently located close to a lot of nice stores
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIchael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Most attentive staff! Restaurant and dinner comedy show were excellent. All around wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAMEION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were welcoming and attentive. No issues with checking in or out. Nice location right in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice cozy room good service. Super close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Super nice staff. Bar and restaurant downstairs were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place 2nd visit room 11 is our fovorite.great bar / restaunt downstairs with amazing bartenders and food.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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

Temperance House - Great place to stay!

Fantastic boutique hotel in a historic building. Staff was super friendly, location is great, the town is charming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and comfortable place. Shower was nice and water was as hot as you want it to be. Great location and nice restaurant/bar on site. Was very happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really like it here, was really cozy! Much nicer than staying in a hotel. Loved the tavern attached to it and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights for work, but wish I could have stayed more. Hotel, room, and staff were great, tavern food was excellent with a huge beer selection, and surrounding area was interesting and fun, with lots of dining and shopping options. I will definitely be booking a room here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and friendly staff! Very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very nice overnight stay at the Temperance House. Susan and Mike made check in very easy and Maria and Nick were wonderful hosts in the bar/lounge area. The rooms were modern and very clean. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not crazy about parking a new car on the street. Restaurant dining was incredible at Temperance House. Really nice room and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alesia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great historic house, quaintness found in every nook and corner. Michael was very friendly, helpful and made sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was perfect. Quaint area of Newtown. Bar was very loud. Our room was facing street above tavern and you could hear people talking loudly when they hung out in front of the tavern. There isn’t someone at hotel reception desk and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness
It was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Amenities
Friendly and efficient!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cons: noise from tavern and street until late, no parking lot, bed hard as a rock Pros - very clean and nice staff, easy checking and checkout
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming historic inn. Staff was nice and helpful upon check-in, and when i accidentally locked my key in the room. I booked the Bouvier room on the 3rd floor which was quiet and comfortable. Being a historic inn, I went in with the expectation that it would be low frills, which is was. But for the price, I think it's a great option for anyone staying in the Newtown area who wants historic charm and to be in the walkable State Street area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot say enough about how great the staff is at Temperance House. Everyone there treats you as though you're the only guest in the building. As far as the building, we loved the uneven floors and old-school character of the hotel. Made you feel like you traveled back in time. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all was fine. Never saw or heard any other guests while there. Newtown was quiet & quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Old school hotel.

The location was great but unfortunately the parking is inconvenient. There is a 2 hour time limit so I kept having to move my car. The room was very nice but no real amenities. Also I didn’t expect a 3 story walk up and no elevator. All in all the rooms are clean and right in the center of town making shopping and walking easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025