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Trolley Stop Motel

2.0 star property
This welcoming motel puts travelers steps from local attractions with a helpful staff that makes everyone feel like they've found their home base in town.

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Trolley Stop Motel is minutes from Swarthmore College. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, free self-parking, and a 24-hour front desk for assistance anytime. Previous visitors praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Media, Trolley Stop Motel is in the historical district and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ridley Creek State Park and popular attractions include John J. Tyler Arboretum and Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Pennsylvania Veteran's Museum and Swarthmore College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Media travel guide
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427 E State St, Media, PA, 19063

What's nearby

  • Media Theatre For The Performing Arts
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Pennsylvania Veteran's Museum
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Delaware County Institute of Science
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Delaware County Courthouse
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swarthmore College
    7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Media Station
    18 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    2 min walk
  • Wawa
    8 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    4 min walk
  • Wendy's
    5 min walk
  • Pinocchio's Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Trolley Stop Motel

Motel near Swarthmore College
Located close to Pennsylvania Veteran's Museum and Delaware County Courthouse, Trolley Stop Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Trolley Stop Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests should be aware that cats and dogs reside at this property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Trolley Stop Motel Motel
Trolley Stop Motel Media
Trolley Stop Motel Motel Media

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Trolley Stop Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Trolley Stop Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Trolley Stop Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Pennsylvania Veteran's Museum and Delaware County Courthouse. Swarthmore College and Ridley Creek State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). Media Station is 18 minutes by foot and Media Moylan-Rose Valley Station is 20 minutes.

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

Trolley Stop Motel Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 295 out of 701 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 701 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 701 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 701 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 701 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy parking, and the staff is friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent and accommodating! Bed was comfortable! Room was cozy and location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was served with a great attitude and communication, and everything was very clean. I loved it—I'll be back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room was super clean, it was pretty small but you get what you pay for. the only thing was there was no ice or breakfast, but the area is very nice and walking distance to stores. the guy at the front was very helpful and gave me some ice from his freezer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Orietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything upon checking in was perfect. The room was very neat and clean. Air conditioning/ Cooling system worked perfectly. Front desk personnel was very helpful, understanding most of all professional. Nice peaceful quiet stay. There's a lot to see many different restaurants to visit. Great community. My stay was exceptional 💯
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, great location, plenty to do in the area and reasonably priced.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at The Trolley Stop Motel quite a few times. The check in is very smooth especially since we have stayed there a few times. The guy that's usually there is very nice. The rooms are clean and there is nothing ever to complain about. We have recommended this property to friends and family! It is located around quite a bit of dining options and right across the street from a Wawa.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness
Fast, friendly and efficient check in. Room was clean and bed/pillows were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Extremely friendly and helpful! Quick with a towel, batteries, and anything to make your stay comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are not very big but they are clean and comfortable. The gentleman running the place is very nice and accommodate
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You could tell the property had been upgraded as best it could be. The area was slightly sketchy. However, it was well worth the money for a quick stay and the customer service was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was like new - recently renovated - Friendly staff - convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My needs were met staying at this property. My room was clean and comfortable. The location is super convenient to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, affordable rates, clean rooms, staff was friendly and professional.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fritz

Good service friendly staff and ordinary rooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Trolley stop motel. It's a older motel but has been remodelled and the beds are very comfortable. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An unexpected surprise... Small but clean room, good heat, nice hot shower, extra-comfortable bed. Brand new massive Wawa across the street with everything you need for a full meal or munchie attack at any hour of the day or night... overly convenient... Park in front of your room and walk or take the trolley to everything...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonardus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean but very basic room. Good value for money. Easy access to D1 Septa line and 476 interstate. I'll stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very polite and accomodating, room clean and satisfactory for overnight stay. No hot water in shower, however!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, room was clean, bathroom was spotless, it had a min fridge and small microwave hotel was quiet .Right across the street from the trolley system that leads into Philly and the outskirts of Philly which is very convenient, walking distance from a Wawa. Very friendly staff definitely would book here again next time I come to Philadelphia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a clean place to stay for the price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable, and while it is definitely no-frills, the motel is in a great, convenient location. The only negative would be that the cleaning solution smell in the room was very strong - I needed to leave the window open for a few hours to clear out the bleach smell. However, I'm very sensitive to smells, so it may be that it wouldn't affect someone else (and I much prefer a clean room that smells of cleaning solution to a dirty one that doesn't.)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at this property a few times. We enjoy staying here very much! It is usually very quiet. There are plenty of dining options as well as shopping options close by. Comfy beds and plenty of hot water! The property is always very clean! The staff at the front desk are very helpful! We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025