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Kestrel Hotel

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

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A short walk from 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

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

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Billy Penn Super Studio

  • City view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

The Mayor's Study Loft

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  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Rail Park Studio

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Inquirer Studio

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Poor Richard's Press Studio

  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Old Reading Viaduct Room

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Continental Congress Room

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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The Hive Room

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Center City, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Kestrel Hotel is near the airport and near a train station. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Reading Terminal Market and Cherry Hill Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Citizens Bank Park or Lincoln Financial Field. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
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1231 Wood St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

What's nearby

  • Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, USA
    Pennsylvania Convention Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market featuring interior views, signage and markets
    Reading Terminal Market
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beautiful
    Love Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • City Hall featuring street scenes, heritage architecture and a city
    City Hall
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Spring in rittenhouse square in philadelphia pennsylvania
    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

  • Fat Moon Restaurant & Bar
    6 min walk
  • A La Mousse
    7 min walk
  • Nom Wah Philadelphia
    4 min walk
  • Prohibition Taproom
    5 min walk
  • Elixr Coffee Roasters
    2 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 minibars and coffee/tea makers. 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. Liberty Bell Center and Rittenhouse Square 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

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 116 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay! Very cute, and comfortable in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was super clean, everything we needed was laid out for us and texted to us as well, there were plenty of towels, the keypad entry was so convenient, the kitchen was stocked. The view was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean spacious room. Easy check in process. All door codes and locks worked perfectly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cool space. Loved having a Bluetooth speaker.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Darci

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Clean comfortable and unique.

Very clean, comfortable and unique. So many thoughtful little details throughout the space. More of a Vrbo experience as there weren’t any staff on property, all done through the phone. The hotel is tucked away on a side street so parking was the worst part, but the room itself was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Room was clean; beds were comfortable. However, there were no blinds on the windows and it was so bright in the room I could not sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

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

Lilian Iglesias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved it! Close to local restaurants and 10 min walking from ChinaTown. Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location and very nice accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Outstanding loft apartment with all the amenities. Exceptional communication and surper comfy bed. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spot… beautiful room. Loved it, would stay again, highly recommended. Fantastic communication from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice place. Great view from the hive room. Very clean, excellent communication.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

Maria Pabico

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
The room we stayed in was great, and it has a full kitchen. There is a really comfortable bed in the loft (stairs), and a smaller sleeping nook right off the kitchen. The bathroom is huge and everything was clean. The neighborhood is quiet and safe - however, unless you prearrange parking (we didn’t and really should have), finding a spot close enough is impossible. After looking for awhile within a several block radius, we FINALLY lucked out and got a spot out front. And as not to lose that spot, we took Ubers to our destinations during our stay. There isn’t a front desk, but you can email with the staff. The building has residents and hotel guests and it’s a QUIET location, which we appreciated. I’d stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great value and convenience!

We were in the Rail Park suite and found it very comfortable and convenient. I was a little dubious at first about the "invisible" service, but the managers answered the phone and responded promptly to my inquiry about parking options. (We used a parking lot just a minute's walk from the hotel.) The suite was very thoughtfully designed and equipped. For example, the kitchen has not only gleaming stainless steel appliances but also glasses, pots, dish soap, measuring cups, etc. The bath products are nicer than they have to be, and I was surprised to find cocktail mixers and ice already made as well as good coffee and a stunning glass filter cone in which to brew it--same system as I use at home but a lot prettier.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room was clean and comfortable for my overnight stay. Checking in and out was very smooth and convenient. Lastly, I’d like to add a big “thank you” to Louis for his unwavering customer support.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay for going to concerts at underground arts. Parking was easy on the street and the customer service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very communicative and helpful staff, check in was so easy and the room was very clean and very nice! I love that it had a kitchen with everything you need for an extended stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024