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Rodeway Inn Center City

2.0 of 5
1208 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Rodeway Inn Center City
Ranked #60 of 84 hotels in Philadelphia
3.0 of 5 stars 138 Reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

I've stayed in European youth hostels and this hotel was definitely better then some of the hostels I stayed in. I didn't realize how lucky we were to get a room with a bathroom. And I didn't realize how lucky we were to have a room on the second floor so we didn't have to use the elevator. The location... More

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Detroit, Oregon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

First of all this place should not be listed as a hotel. As Noah_Webster indicated, I also had to wait 40mins for the really-bad-mood heavy set young lady to show. If that wasn't a sign enough, the elevator door/size is the tinniest I have ever seen - it carries a max of 3 people and all 3 better not be... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012 via mobile

Where to start? I have traveled all over the world and have seen the good, the bad, and the just plain horrible. I would classify the Philly Rodeway Inn as good. It is a boutique(meaning small and quaint)which i found appealing because i didnt have to hear people roaming the halls at night and/or numerous slamming doors. I do not... More

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Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

The location is fine. The place is dreadful. I am Ok with Spartan. This was just plain grungy. Poor room and I had to wait for 1/2 an hour for the desk clerk to show up and check me in.

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Denver, CO
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

I travel about 70% of my time for my job. A co-worker and I had the opportunity to stay at the Roadway Inn in Philadelphia. There were no other rooms available in the city for a large insurance conference going on. Due to this the Roadway Inn decided to charge $460 for their typical $130 room. By the time we... More

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RodewayPA, Guest Relations Manager at Rodeway Inn Center City, responded to this review
April 24, 2012

Hello Sir, We would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the fact that you were dissatisfied with your stay. We only wish that you had addressed this situation while you were at our property so that we could have found you other accommodations checked you out from our hotel and refunded you for not staying. We wish you... More

Blighty
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

I stayed here in a double room with private external bathroom. The room was immaculately clean and made up each day by a maid. In included fast free WiFi, a large cable TV and a coffee making machine. An iron and board were provided too. The bathroom was external, in that I had to leave the room walk and walk... More

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Falls Church, Virginia
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

This hotel is a bit worn around the edges, but the great location, good price, and pleasant staff made it an ideal place to stay in the center of Philadelphia. Also, the hotel provides a reduced rate at the convenient parking garage across the street. My room was clean and quiet. In contrast to what some other reviewers have said,... More

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New Jersey
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2012

We were in town to see a band we like at a nearby venue and were quite happy to find an affordable hotel close enough to stagger back to. The location is superb. The building itself is quite old and odd (for a hotel) and is going through the throes of remodeling. The whole effect is wonderfully inconsistent. For example... More

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Denver, Colorado
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

The facility is run down and shabby. More importantly, the staff are not just rude but overtly hostile. The reasons to stay here would be the rate and location. Just use a discount booking website and get the same rate and location (or actually better location) at a nicer place. Besides, these people should not be encouraged. At the very... More

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Rehovot, Israel
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2012
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The location is just perfect. The room itself may be small in American standards, but it was more than enough for a solo traveler, with the usual coffeemaker, iron etc, and even a fridge and a microwave - which saved me some money on dinners. the room is clean, the staff is helpful. The elevator does work, but you have... More

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Address: 1208 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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