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Hotel class 3.5 of 5
135 South 17th Street, (Walnut and 17th), Philadelphia, PA 19103
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4 of 5 stars
Sculptedmoon   1 contribution
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Oct 26, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

When Hubs and I took off for a spontaneous mini vacation mid August we found ourselves headed to Philly and needed a last minute hotel room. The night before we arrived I decided that we would take a chance on the Latham despite some of the reviews I read here because we got the room for $99 per night. I... more

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5 of 5 stars
bucky1958   2 contributions
temperanceville
Oct 10, 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

I took a chance on this one and it paid off. I usually stay at chains (and get points) but for this low price I stayed at the Latham, right on Rittenhouse Sq. I never use hotel bars, restaurants, spa/gyms while I'm in cities anyway, so this was great. Clean room, with traditional decor; no hip-ness to speak of. To... more

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3 of 5 stars
Phil098   1 contribution
London
Oct 10, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Hotel was booked for me by a business travel company. I read the Trip Advisor reviews after the booking was made and was prepared for the worst, but was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Location was excellent. Room was large and clean with internet access included. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. For the money, I think this excellent... more

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3 of 5 stars
LillyAtlanta   10 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Oct 6, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

For around $100+ per night, this hotel is a good value in a superb location (near Rittenhouse Square, shopping, train station, Market Street) but it could be so much more. We were told it changed ownership recently and was due to be completely renovated, but I guess due to the recession, that hasn't happened. The rooms are very outdated, although... more

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3 of 5 stars
1spartan1   24 contributions
washington dc
Sep 17, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

Got a great rate at $109 per night. Excellent location, Excellent and Friendly Night Doorman. Hotel definitely shows it's age, but for the rate, you really can't go wrong. Rooms are spacious, but old. Bathroom is of cheap construction, but when traveling alone, who cares. more

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2 of 5 stars
baltscottie   3 contributions
Balt, MD
Sep 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

I am going to keep this short and simple: Pros: Very good location in walking distance to shops, food, etc....hotel is fairly cheap. Cons:The decor is very very out dated. The carpet in our room was horrible (bring slippers or flip flops) and furniture old. Lobby very small, and the valet expensive. Seems like there are nicer hotels on this... more

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1 of 5 stars
gmg55   1 contribution
Princeton, New Jersey
Sep 13, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

I checked into the Latham at 11:00 pm on a Friday night and went directly to sleep. I awoke at 1:30 am to itchiness and discomfort. I turned on the light to find the bed CRAWLING WITH BED BUGS. At least two dozen stood out on the white sheets. When I went to crush the bugs, they were engorged with... more

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1 of 5 stars
spinach   18 contributions
Aug 23, 2009 | Trip type: Family

I called and specifically asked if they could accommodate 5 in a room for one night. They said they could, on our drive down, I called to tell them we were arriving late and to confirm that they were giving us 2 double beds and a roll-away, they said they would make sure the room was ready. We arrived, entered... more

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4 of 5 stars
aaalison   2 contributions
Toronto
Jul 26, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We booked this hotel through Gophila.com and got a good rate (the package also included a coupon book and free valet parking). Front-desk staff and concierge were very friendly and helpful—full of recommendations and suggestions. The hotel was in a great location—close to attractions, shopping, restaurants, and transit. Overall positive experience. I would definitely stay at the Latham if returning... more

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4 of 5 stars
avidwalker   8 contributions
Florida
Jul 19, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed at the hotel only one night - July 4th. We also got a rate of $109 which I felt was exceptional for a holiday weekend. Had I paid more, I wouldn't have given this hotel such a good review. It is old and dated. We spent so little time in it, tho, that it was perfect. The lobby... more

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Address: 135 South 17th Street, (Walnut and 17th), Philadelphia, PA 19103
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