Best Western Center City Hotel

  • 501 N 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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Enjoy well-appointed accommodations at this two-diamond AAA-rated Philadelphia hotel, perfectly situated in the city center for easy access to historic attractions. Ideally located in the Parkway/Museum area of Philadelphia?s city center, the Best Western Center City Hotel ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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172 reviews

78% of guests recommend this place.

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

I thought this place was great for value and cleanliness. more on Yahoo! Travel

The whole place is old and needs renovation. more on Travelocity.com

Their rooms are comfy and clean. more on TravelPost.com

Of indescribable longing for a hotel room, a bed, a NAP. more on Epinions.com

Had a big pool, which was very clean. more on MyTravelGuide

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10 reviews

Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

We chose this hotel for price and location. It is walking distance to the Art and Rodin museums, an organic market and Wawa. The parking is free. Breakfast is not included but there are a restaurant a ... more on TripAdvisor

I read some reviews here about this place and was skeptical. I have to tell you, the place was great. I think some reviewers listed here want the world but don’t want to pay for it. This is a value ho ... more on TripAdvisor

Positive: Location. Near the Art Museum, supermarkets, bus lines and Fairmount Park. Negative: We have a leak on our room at night. The hotel would use some restoration. Only recommendable ... more on TripAdvisor

I was a little disappointed with some aspects of the hotel. It was close to major attractions with free parking and for the price, a better deal then other downtown hotels. However, the hotel really s ... more on TripAdvisor

I recently stayed here after my reservations in a downtown hotel were mixed up and I was without a room on a business trip during a large conference. This was my only choice for places with availabili ... more on TripAdvisor

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15 reviews

Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

This location is great-"center city" is a misnomer. The Free Library, PhilArt, and Rodin museums are but a short walk away. There is a Whole Foods market just around the corner, a police substation, and close-by bus/taxis; Amtrack ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I thought this place was great for value and cleanliness.The rooms were spacious and well kept.Was great because of access to getting to different night spots.Was able to walk to ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The free parking and fre interent is a plus, and is something to keep in consideration. The staff, in stark contrast to the building, is VERY pleasant and helpful.
The building could use a cleaning on the outside as ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I booked in this hotel in Oct 2005. The place was so far from public transportation. The hotel looks so old and the hallways as well. It feels unsafe. The bar looks dirty and smells terrible. In fairness the room was clean but as ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The location cannot be more convenient, plus parking is free for guests. You will not get that at any of the hotels downtown. The place is old, and may not be the most luxurious, but it is ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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2 reviews

Top Reviews From Orbitz

The Best Western Center City Hotel/Philadelphia has friendly staff, a fairly convenient location, ... more on Orbitz

The Best Western was comfortable, the room very good, with two tables, TV, coffee machine, access ... more on Orbitz

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7 reviews

Top Reviews From Travelocity.com

""Hotel is very old, needs to be renovated. Staff was not very helpful with questions about the area."" more on Travelocity.com

""Every year, this hotel is bike race central for the (former) US Pro championships. All the pro teams stay here because the staff is very accomodating: special breakfast for racers, use of hoses for washing bikes, ample parking. ... more on Travelocity.com

The staff in this hotel is exceptionally unfriendly and rude. The whole place is old and needs renovation. more on Travelocity.com

""Very meager accomodations. Typical inner city. Air conditioner extremely noisy, no ventilation in the bathroom, loud traffic noise, only 12 channels ... more on Travelocity.com

""I have to say that the beds were VERY comfortable, the room was quiet and it was a good view of philly but during the 2 nights we were there i never got a shower that the water didnt go from ice cubes to fire shooting ... more on Travelocity.com

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Great Amenities at Best Western Center City Hotel:

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Non-smoking
  • Meeting facilities
  • Handicap room
  • Lobby coffee service
  • On-site parking
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Lounge/bar
  • Television
  • Dining room
  • Health club
  • Modem
  • Smoking rooms
  • Wheel chair access
  • Cocktail lounge
  • Television
  • Cable television
  • Internet
  • Telephone
  • Ironing board
  • Hairdryer
  • Radio
  • Voicemail
  • Cable/satellite televsion
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Copier
  • Free local calls
  • Fax machine

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