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Kestrel Hotel

3.5 star property
Apartments with kitchens, 8-minute walk to Reading Terminal Market

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Close to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, Kestrel Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Billy Penn Super Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

The Mayor's Study Loft

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Rail Park Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Inquirer Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Poor Richard's Press Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Old Reading Viaduct Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Continental Congress Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Hive Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1231 Wood St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Love Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 4 min drive
  • Race Vine Station - 4 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elixr Coffee Roasters - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪QQ Mini Mart - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Satay Bistro - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Pig - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Egg's Ale - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Kestrel Hotel

Apartments with kitchens, 8-minute walk to Reading Terminal Market
This smoke-free apartment building features free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Comforts include a pillowtop bed and Egyptian cotton sheets, and guests will also find conveniences like a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker.
Kestrel Hotel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Minibar

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • MP3 dock

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Fee: USD 50 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Restaurant dining guides

Location highlights

  • In a historical district
  • In the city center
  • Near a train station
  • Near the airport

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 8 units
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Property is also known as

Kestrel Hotel Apartment
Kestrel Hotel Philadelphia
Kestrel Hotel Apartment Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Is Kestrel Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Kestrel Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Kestrel Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kestrel Hotel located?

Located in Center City, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Reading Terminal Market and Pennsylvania Convention Center. Rittenhouse Square and Liberty Bell Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). Race Vine Station is only a 4-minute walk and Spring Garden Station (Broad St) is 7 minutes.

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Reviews

Kestrel Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Spacious, quiet, well-appointed, great responsiveness and communication from host.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pretty much as expected decent neighborhood felt safe great communication great parking option The bed was comfortable. The concrete floors felt a bit industrial, which is fine, but very kind of complicated to get in but overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy to find. Parking options nearby. Clean room, fun atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Excellent accommodations!

Excellent condition and perfect location for being downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved my stay here, the room was lovely, very easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location for museums, very walkable. Clean loft vibe.Wanted a Keurig, included coffee ok, but... Needs horizonatal surfaces in bathroom, maybe a small table, shelf on wall by sink, a few more hooks. Struggled with thermostat, but, once we got windows open, that was fine, despite street noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay. The staff was very helpful and everything was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Leroy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
So, chose the Kestrel for its location close to City Center and other attractions in the area. The room's open space design and its minimalist furnishings was not necessarily to my liking, but it was comfortable, clean and appointed with all the necessities for a longer stay. The building itself is secured with an entry system that requires a personal code to enter and it felt safe. There are several restaurants/cafes nearby that offered good food and atmosphere. I would recommend the Kestrel to anyone looking for accommodations near the city's landmarks and a variety of eating establishments.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Wish we stayed longer...

We spent one night and as we were leaving my partner said he wished we were staying for 3+ nights or having friends over because it was such a cool spot!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location, close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was spacious, clean with all the necessary items for a comfortable stay. No hassle check in and check out. Truly enjoyed my short stay and hope to be back sometime soon!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

A New Favorite

Everything was amazing. Booking, location, access, room, etc. I will definitely stay here any time I’m in the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great location, clean accommodations

Around the corner from a musical venue a friend and I were catching a show at. Minimalist decor but nice aesthetic. Clean. Comfortable beds. Excellent communications before and during stay. I'll book it again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Krestel Hotel is a good deal

The Krestel Hotel is actually more like an Air B&B. Communication with owner was very good, responsive. The room was fairly spartan. There are minimal furnishings, no tv, but the bed was exceptionally comfortable. Had a wonderful sleep. The bathroom was spacious with a great shower. The kitchette was new and well appointed. The location was in an out of the way neighborhood but close to subway, suburban trains, great coffee shop and a couple of bars and restaurants . The price was right and if you need a comfortable place to sleep, close to town, i would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yinan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The odor of the flowers needs.....improvement, overall is good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a true oasis for my daughter and myself. Moving her into an apartment from out of town and none of her stuff had arrived, we found comfort and a good night’s sleep for a very reasonable price . Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eaxh room had a different theme
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The space was really nice. Communication was great. We paid for the garage parking & it was worth it. Its an easy walk to the city center. Saw a show at the Met & it was an easy walk there too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was spacious and clean, nice kitchenette, bed was incredibly comfortable, and we loved the no-contact check in process!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The space is absolutely lovely and feels like you’re staying in a lofty style home with a full kitchen! The place has unique written all over it! I felt safe having a code to get into the facility! The full kitchen was an abusing perk and I totally recommend staying here on your trip!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Easy to all tourist areas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean and well organized. Our hosts were very communicative and friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really enjoyed our stay at the Kestrel. Its central location made it easy to get to everything we wanted to see in Philadelphia. We walked everywhere but some sites may be too far for others. We especially loved how close it was to Reading Market which quickly became our go-to breakfast and snack spot. Would add that their communications were extremely thorough and that helped things go smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was great. Simple but comfortable. Maybe invest in some new pillows? Perfect for a quick overnight stay. Would definitely recommend for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was so much more spacious than we expected. It was clean and quiet and the hosts provided some nice staples for their guests. Getting in and out was very easy because of the stellar communication, and we had a very easy walk to the venue we werw going to, as advertised. Very happy with our stay, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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