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Society Hill Hotel

2.0 star property
Experience historic charm at this Philadelphia hotel with a coffee shop serving lattes, fine dining restaurant, and cozy bar for evening relaxation.

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Society Hill Hotel is steps from Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and self parking. The concierge assists with navigating Philadelphia's historic district. Enjoy the hotel's coffee shop, bar, and restaurant.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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City Studio, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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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

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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. Independence Hall and City Hall are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Pennsylvania Convention Center and Adventure Aquarium. Philadelphia Zoo and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are not to be missed. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
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301 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park
    Independence National Historical Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Independence Hall
    Independence Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center
    Liberty Bell Center
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market
    Reading Terminal Market
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Museum of the American Revolution
    2 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Buddakan
    1 min walk
  • Khyber Pass Pub
    3 min walk
  • Fork
    2 min walk
  • Old City Beer Garden
    2 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

  • Concierge 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

7.8

Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 48 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Baher

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An unusual experience for a hotel stay--no checkin desk, no staff on hand...more like staying at someone's house—but a nice one. You receive a code number by text on the day of your arrival and that's how you get into the hotel and into your room. Rooms are nice and clean and they have a TV. You have to find your own parking but there are plenty of places around. We paid $45 a night to park. Guess that'a Philly. The location is great, in old Philadelphia, right across from Independence Park, which is beautiful in itself and also is the site of famous buildings where the Declaration of Independence was signed...the first bank...and other historic buildings. Cobblestone streets. You do get the feeling of the history and the Revolutionary War Museum is right across the street. It's like someone gave you the key to their house and said "Have a nice stay."
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
cars like to play loud music and zoom by hotel setting off car alarms in their wake. first time i stayed in a hotel with no onsite hotel desk staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Amenities
Lovely part of the city- quirky old building & room. Code didnt work to get into the room which we were rescued by the guys in the bar - couldn’t get in touch with anyone. Room comfortable but slightly lacking in essentials- 1 cup , 1 coffee sachet, 2 towels for 3 of us all staying…shower was freezing the whole time we stayed which wasn’t great! Tried to request late check out via message as we were doing marathon but no response at all still. Guys in the pub downstairs were great help though throughout & food/ drinks were lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

larry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person in the phone was amazing and very helpful. The accommodations could’ve been nicer. Bathroom and room had a lot of wear and very bad lighting
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. No elevator
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kristy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a room for four adults at Society Hill Hotel for a one-night stay (March 28–29). Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing enough that we chose to leave and find another hotel. Upon entering the room, we were immediately surprised by how small it was, especially given that it was advertised to accommodate four adults. More concerning, the room did not match the photos shown on the Expedia listing, which felt misleading. We initially considered staying since it was only for one night, but safety became a major concern. The bunk bed railing had stripped screws and visible cracks in the wood, making it unstable and wobbly. This made us uncomfortable using the top bunk, as it did not feel secure. Additionally, the thermostat could not be adjusted. The room was set to 72°F but felt hot and stuffy, which added to the overall discomfort. Due to the combination of misleading listing photos, lack of space, safety concerns with the bunk bed, and inability to control the room temperature, we decided to cancel our stay and book accommodations elsewhere. We were looking forward to a comfortable place to return to after a night out, but unfortunately this property did not meet expectations. That said, we do appreciate that after contacting the staff, they were responsive and allowed us to cancel the reservation immediately with a full refund, which made the situation much easier to handle.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Katelynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
EXTREMELY small rooms, no storage in the bedroom or bathroom for luggage or toiletries. My husband and I both have bruises from squeezing past the bed. The shower was aesthetically pleasing but not practical. I was also under the impression that I was booking a hotel not an airbnb. We wanted to drop our bags off before check-in but there isn’t a front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Samuel

Disliked: Staff & service
The idea of a simple place to stay where you don't need a key, just a code is good. Execution was poor. Code to get into my room was sent to the wrong phone. Shower only had about 2 minutes of hot water. The toilet really didn't need to be remote operated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025