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Embassy Suites Philadelphia - Center City: Traveler Reviews

3.5 of 5
1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Stony Brook, NY
Contributor
17 reviews 17 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Four people for the price of 2, centrally located!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2013

We love visiting Philly, but to be honest it can be pretty pricey. We saw that rooms were going for ~$100 per night and jumped at the chance to be in center city. On top of that, our friends wanted to come along for the trip and we were all able to comfortably share 1 room, with my fiance and I sharing the private bedroom.

The breakfast was nothing extraordinary but the night reception was great for stocking up on free soda and drinks. The area is close to many cheap parking garages and walking distance to many attractions, including reading terminal.

Bed was comfortable but the walls a bit thin so you can hear people moving around in the surrounding rooms. The building being round makes the hallways a little disorienting since they are essentially pie-shaped but it was well worth the view and balcony space.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hershey
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34 reviews 34 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Perfect size for our 5 person family!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

I would have given it a "5" if not for the price of parking and the very slow elevators at times. The room was huge and there were enough sleeping spaces for the five of us. The couch-bed was surprisingly, extremely comfortable! It a great place for the one who snores the loudest so that the rest can sleep peacefully! Ha! The hotel staff could not have been more genuinely pleasant and helpful (not the obviously fake type.) Everything was clean and fresh in the rooms. The kitchenette area is a big plus too.

Room Tip: I think all of the rooms are the same as it is a round building with all suites. We were given a ro...
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Excellent location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

Very enjoyable, perfect location for us. Well definitely use this location again. Breakfast was crowded and a little disorganized. ......parking is pricey at $38 a night, but you are parking in a city. Hotel is very clean. Cocktail hour is a plus.

  • Stayed December 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Hopewell nj
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Great Family Stay at Embassy!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

I recommend this hotel highly for families planning on visiting the Museum district. It is in walking distance of all attractions in the museum district and very close to the Suburban train station. The hotel is all suites and easily accommodated our party of three adults and three kids. There is a queen sized pullout couch in the main room and the bedroom we had had two double beds. Great views from the balcony, we were on the 23rd floor and could see the Art museum, and that high up could even see the Delaware river!
We didn't take advantage of the Manager's reception because we were headed for dinner, bit it looked nice - free snacks and drinks from 5:30-7:30 I believe. The kids loved TGIF for dinner, and our waitress couldn't have been more friendly!

Also took advantage of the free breakfast buffet - some hotels will limit the number of guests per room that can have free breakfast, but we got vouchers for all six of us. It was crowded as you would expect, but besides the usual bagels, cereal and hot plate scrambled eggs and bacon they had a man making omelets to order which were AWESOME!

This gave us plenty of fuel to take on the museum - the kids had a blast at the Franklin Institute. Lines can be long there on Sundays, best to get there by 10 or 10:30 om weekends.

Room Tip: Upper floors are best all rooms have great views and balconies
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  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Excellent staff and more.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2012

All the staff we encountered at the front desk, housekeeping, breakfast and managers reception were excellent. We felt truly valued to be their guests as demonstrated by their welcoming and helpful interactions. Other bonuses were the clean, updated, and spacious suites with awesome views as well as being the perfect location for exploring all the great center city offerings of shopping, restaurants, museums, and more. Great value. We will be back.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Also Known As:
Embassy Suites Philadelphia
Philadelphia Embassy Suites
Address: 1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Region: United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Onsen Hotels in Philadelphia
#45 Family Hotels in Philadelphia
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
All suite, full service hotel, TGI Friday's attached to hotel, guest laundry, fitness room, valet parking available. All suites have kitchenette area, balconies with sweeping views of the city, two televisions, two phones, living, dining, work areas, separate bedroom with choice of one king or two double bed. Queen size sleep sofa in living room. ... more   less 
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