1305 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Chain: Holiday Inn Hotels and Resorts
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The 168-room Holiday Inn Express Midtown is within walking distance of several major historical sites and provides affordable quality accommodation for both vacationer and the business traveler. Items included with the room rate at this 12-story hotel are a hot breakfast buffet, high-speed Internet access, local telephone calls and in-room coffee. There are four meeting rooms available for business or social functions. The largest can accommodate 400 guests. Attractions close to the hotel include Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross House. Other places of interest are the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia's Restaurant Row, Penn's Landing, Philadelphia Zoo and the museum area. The sports venues - Lincoln Financial Field, Wachovia Center, and Citizens Ball Park – are a short subway ride away. The hotel is eight miles from Philadelphia International Airport.
Does HotelsByCity recommend this hotel?
This hotel offers good value, the rooms are squeaky clean and it is in a good location in the heart of City Center. That is the opinion of several clients who stayed at this Holiday Inn Express and had an enjoyable stay. There were good reviews about the complimentary breakfast – much better than many guests expected – and the front desk did a good job taking care of problems promptly and providing helpful hints about sightseeing, shopping and dining to first time visitors. There were some minor moans about the rooms and bathrooms being small. However, most visitors said they would stay here on future visits to Philadelphia and had no hesitation in recommending this property to fellow travelers. Read our customer reviews?
All the rooms have a work desk with high-speed Internet access, Internet browser 32-inch LCD/HD television with cable movie and news channels, pay-per-view movies, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer and two dual-line telephones with voicemail. Connecting rooms are available.
This inn has an outdoor seasonal swimming pool and a fitness room. The complimentary breakfast is the only meal served here. Places to eat nearby include a McCormick and Schmick's. a Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, the Capital Grille, the Italian Bistro and Moriarty's Restaurant. The 24-hour front desk has safe deposit boxes and information on area events and attractions. Other amenities include a business center, laundry service, same-day dry cleaning service, daily housekeeping and ice and vending machines.
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