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Society Hill Hotel

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small round table, a chair, and a view of the outside. - Society Hill Hotel (Philadelphia)
A shower with a handheld showerhead, a wall-mounted faucet, and a soap dispenser. - Society Hill Hotel (Philadelphia)
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall. - Society Hill Hotel (Philadelphia)
A narrow hallway with wooden flooring, flanked by dark walls with floral wallpaper. - Society Hill Hotel (Philadelphia)
A multi-story brick building with a restaurant on the ground floor, a fire escape, and a street view with cars and pedestrians. - Society Hill Hotel (Philadelphia)
Close to Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center, Society Hill Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for City Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a small round table, a chair, and a view of the outside.

City Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a wall-mounted shelf with decorative items.

City Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for City Studio, City View

A bunk bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bookshelf with books and a clock.

City Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Philadelphia, Society Hill Hotel is in the city center. Reading Terminal Market and Cherry Hill Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Zoo. Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Coco Key Water Resort are not to be missed. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
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301 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • A campus with a prominent clock tower, a statue, and red brick buildings.
    Independence National Historical Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic brick building with a clock tower and a flag.
    Independence Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.
    Liberty Bell Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A museum exhibit with a group of historical figures in period clothing.
    National Constitution Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Independence Visitor Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • 2nd St. Station
    4 min walk
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station
    6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonny's Famous Steaks
    2 min walk
  • Khyber Pass Pub
    3 min walk
  • Buddakan
    1 min walk
  • Old City Beer Garden
    2 min walk
  • Menagerie Coffee
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 and cash
Property Registration Number 123456, 967466

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Society Hill Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Society Hill Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Society Hill Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Society Hill Hotel located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Independence National Historical Park and Independence Hall. Liberty Bell Center and Reading Terminal Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). 2nd St. Station and 5th St. Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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

Society Hill Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 68 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historical location is ideal for visiting museums, theaters, parks, & restaurants. Ample nearby lots for overnight parking. Note in booking, hotel has four levels, no elevator. Enjoyed everything about our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
bed was comfortable and ac worked great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, surrounded by food and historical spots to check out. I really enjoyed the view and city sounds (can be a bit much with music blasting and loud cars late night if you are a light sleeper). A bit further on the edge of the city depending on what you want to see. The vaulted ceiling and natural lighting helped make the smallish room seem more spacious then it was and the bathroom was absolutely great with the rain fall-type shower head and bidet. Would very much recommend for a 1-2 person weekend trip/get away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what you need and nothing extra. The rooms are small but nicely decorated. Clean and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a really nice boutique hotel in walking distance to lots of bars, restaurants, and museums. The “virtual lobby” experience was a little inconvenient when checking in, but the stay was really great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am torn about this hotel. The location and price are spot on. However, you have to give them all of your sensitive information to include a copy of your Drivers License.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SHAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great location for all things Philly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Baher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool room. Excellent location. Terrific restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eric

This property is a very DIY type situation. If it saves you a bunch of money and that's what you're looking for, with decent accommodations and character it's great. But, if you're looking for pampering, this ain't it. We enjoyed our stay as we were not looking to break the bank and had the kids with us. But, we did not have hot water in the shower which would have been a deal breaker if we'd stayed more than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property with exceptional amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place we stayed and the bed super comfortable. Restaurant below us was amazing. Food was delicious. staff very nice and attentive. Would love to stay again ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room is very comfortable & stylish. The windows are large so expect to hear city sounds. The bathroom is super high tech lol toilet is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute place with lots of character! It’s a great location. The heated toilets and heated bathroom floor was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being able to text with the front desk staff about our needs made it really easy to communicate before arrival and when we were not physically at the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Smart Use of Space.

Loved this small space. Warm tile bathroom, comfy bed, immersed in the history of the space. Clever use of small space: hooks and shelves and tiny desks when you need them. Smart. Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We were staying two nights in Old city to celebrate my wife’s birthday and decided to stay at the hotel with our two children. The hotel is beautiful and you can really see the history building in the decor. Our boys enjoyed the bunk beds, heated toilet, and large shower. Unfortunately, that is where are the positives end. We ended up leaving the hotel the same night because the hot water and thermostat was not working. It was a rainy chilly night and we looked forward to a warm shower and hated the fact my son took a cold shower. The hotel refunded our money, but figuring out alternate plans really left a sour taste in our mouth. I would not recommend this hotel and have learned my lesson to only stay at hotels with an on site receptionist. Having to community over text was not great and couldn’t really help us till the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Tia Goss

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a building with rooms, not a hotel! It has self-check-in via an app, which must be completed in advance. No one is present. All rooms are 1.5 to 3.5 flights of stairs. There is no elevator. The maintenance is shoddy. The cleaning supplies and extra linens are in piles on the stair landings. Furthermore, fair warning is not given to guests. You have to click "About this property" details to see that it has virtual check-in and accessibility issues. Even after booking, Expedia does not communicate these facts. Nor does the hotel, because the hotel uses text messages and Expedia does not provide them phone numbers. Finally there are maintenance and design problems. The bunkbed in my room had broken guard rails and the large bathroom had no counter or shelf for even a small cosmetic bag. The good news is that there is a sprinkler system.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I had an amazing stay! If you're looking for a place right in the city center of Philadelphia--this is perfect for you! The hotel and restaurant are newly remodeled and the room I had was absolutely beautiful! The bathroom was state of the art and the bed was very comfy. It also had a new record player, wifi, and nice flat screen tv. The restaurant also had GREAT food! A special thanks to Jhene (Manager), Gregory (Bartender), and Brian (Owner) for making my stay truly enjoyable. I will definitely come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very cutely designed and easy to just walk in. It was very centrally located. What was very disappointing is reading the Google reviews every guest comments on no hot water and every time society hill says they’ve fixed it.. having now experienced it myself it is starting to feel like a scam that they simply refuse to offer running hot water and turn it on at the final hour. The room was quite small, which was fine, but just prepared that it’s essentially the size of your bed- plenty of storage though! Our lights flickered which was also annoying. They said they would come by first thing in the morning, but didn’t. I got a text at 11 pm that the water was magically “fixed”, but it still wasn’t. They have a lot to offer in terms of space design and cost- so just be upfront and honest about the water (and maintenance overall) ! Charge more if you need to.. Don’t trick people!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very affordable lodgings in the heart of the old city, walking distance to everything. The rooms were comfortable and well appointed. I did have some issues with the entry codes but staff was very responsive and it was sorted quickly. It would be nice to provide a bottle of water and tea / coffee for the guests. But otherwise, perfect stay if you are comfortable with stays without a front desk. I use them regularly when I travel, it always means a great location at a lower cost.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Heated floors in the bathroom, automatic and heated toilet, and the Bluetooth speakers were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The place was okay but not worth the money. Also, they need to make it clear that it’s self service and no elevator.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness
The place is nice and the room was fairly clean. It is one of those “hotels” with no lobby or staff, so there are cameras everywhere and digital pads to enter the building and rooms. The whole model is a bit weird to me and annoying because of the amount of time you spend taking out the phone to look at the app for messages, instructions, passwords, etc. But if you don’t mind any of that, the place is perfectly fine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Really should have been clearer and just stated No Elevator on property. Lots of long stairs. Expedia said need for stairs on higher floors but that is a bit ambiguous and sounds like perhaps just needed stairs for floors on the top levels. Also- very noisy corner. Difficult to sleep at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Patricia Ellen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is not a hotel. It’s an AirBnB. No staff on site only a phone number to call for assistance. My husband accidentally went to the wrong room as the password opened all the room doors.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026