BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel
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Hotel Overview
best western
Great hotel clean at a great location went to eastern state and did some of the ghost tours
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mike Perri
- Oct 15, 2012
Philly Weekend
Front desk personal was very professional and courteous...was the only hotel downtown with free...
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kmk.fitnfun
- Mar 26, 2013
Budget hotel with free parking in the heart of museum district
The Best Western Center City Hotel, located just off of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and a short walk to the Rodin Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Franklin Institute, and the Academy of Natural Sciences, is a budget-friendly choice for Philadelphia visitors. Hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and sports bar, laundry facility, free parking and complimentary high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel. Small pets are welcome for a fee.
Highlights:
- Located in the heart of the museum district, within walking distance to top tourist destinations
- Large outdoor pool and on-site fitness center
- Free parking
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access
Rooms:
The Best Western Center City Hotel is a classic near-highway budget hotel, with four floors and 183 smoking and nonsmoking guestrooms, including four suites. Furnishings and decor are simple, and all rooms include complimentary high-speed Internet access, a television with cable/satellite channels, a telephone with voice mail, and a coffee and tea maker.
Features:
The on-site Rodin Restaurant is open for breakfast, while the B & W Sports Bar serves lunch and dinner, as well as beer, wine and liquor.
Transportation:
- SEPTA Spring Garden Station (0.8 mi/1.3 km)
- Amtrak 30th Street Station (1 mi/1.6 km)
- Greyhound Bus Terminal (1.7 mi/0.2 km)
- Philadelphia International Airport (10 mi/16 km)
Attractions:
- Rodin Museum (across the street)
- The Philadelphia Museum of Art (0.3 mi/0.5 km)
- Please Touch Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
- The Franklin Institute (0.6 mi/1 km)
- The Academy of Natural Sciences (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
- Pennsylvania Convention Center (1.6 mi/2.6 km)
- Historic District (2.8 mi/4.5 km)
- Sports/Concert Venues (7 mi/11.3 km)
Business:
- Multiple meeting and conference rooms
- High-speed Internet access
- Safe-deposit box
BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel Rooms
- 1 DOUBLE BED
- 1 DOUBLE BED,SMOKING,HI SPEED NET,COFFEEMKR,HAIR,IRON
- 1 DOUBLE BED
- 1 DOUBLE BED,NOSMOKE,HI SPEED NET,COFFEMAKR,HAIR,IRON
- 2 DOUBLE BEDS
- 2 DOUBLE BEDS,SMOKING,HI SPEED NET,COFFEEMKR,HAIR,IRON
- 2 DOUBLE BEDS
- 2 DOUBLE BEDS,NOSMOKE,HI SPEED NET,COFFEMAKR,HAIR,IRON
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,SMOKING,HI SPEED NET,COFFEEMKR,HAIR,IRON
- 1 KING BED
- 1 KING BED,NOSMOKE,HI SPEED NET,COFFEMAKR,HAIR,IRON
- SUITE-1 KING BED
- SUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,COUCH,2 WINGBACK CHAIRS,DESK,HISPD
- 2 DOUBLE BEDS
- 2 DOUBLE BEDS,MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE,BATHTUB,NSMK
Amenities
- High-speed internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Free local telephone calls
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Exercise gym
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Coffee maker in room
- Services
- 24 hour front desk
- Guest laundromat
- Security
- Multilingual
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Internet
- High-speed internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Accessible facilities
- Room
- Television with cable
- AM/FM alarm clock
- Hairdryer in room
- Electronic door locks
- Ironing board
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Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- (PHL), 8.00, MI, NE;
- Area description
- Downtown
Nearby points of interest
- Rodin Museum: 0.1 mi
- The Barnes Foundation: 0.2 mi
- Eastern State Penitentiary: 0.3 mi
- The Franklin Institute: 0.3 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art: 0.4 mi
- Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0.5 mi
- Mutter Museum: 0.7 mi
- Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.8 mi
- Masonic Temple: 0.9 mi
- Walnut Street Theatre: 1 mi
- Rosenbach Museum and Library: 1.1 mi
- University of Pennsylvania: 1.2 mi
- Rittenhouse Square: 1.2 mi
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 1.2 mi
- Penn Museum: 1.3 mi
- Rodin Museum: 0.1 mi
- The Barnes Foundation: 0.2 mi
- Eastern State Penitentiary: 0.3 mi
- The Franklin Institute: 0.3 mi
- Philadelphia Museum of Art: 0.4 mi
- Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0.5 mi
- Mutter Museum: 0.7 mi
- Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.8 mi
- Masonic Temple: 0.9 mi
- Walnut Street Theatre: 1 mi
- Rosenbach Museum and Library: 1.1 mi
- University of Pennsylvania: 1.2 mi
- Rittenhouse Square: 1.2 mi
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 1.2 mi
- Penn Museum: 1.3 mi
- Philadelphia Zoo: 1.4 mi
- National Constitution Center: 1.5 mi
- Libery Bell Center: 1.6 mi
- Christ Church: 1.6 mi
- Independence Hall: 1.6 mi
- National Museum of American Jewish History: 1.6 mi
- Fireman's Hall: 1.8 mi
- Arden Theatre Company: 1.9 mi
- Independence National Historical Park: 1.9 mi
- Please Touch Museum: 2.1 mi
- Citizens Bank Park: 4 mi
- Veterans Stadium: 4.3 mi
- Wells Fargo Center: 4.3 mi
- Lincoln Financial Field: 4.4 mi
- Philadelphia Cruise Terminal: 4.6 mi
- Morris Arboretum: 9.3 mi
Dining
- The Rodin Restaurant
- The Rodin Restaurant, on premises, open for: breakfast, continental breakfast, a full hot buffet and an a la carte menu is available. Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- B & W Sports Bar
- B & W Sports Bar, on premises, liquor service, 12:00 Noon - 2:00 a.m. serving your favorite drinks, beer or wine. There are 7 beers on draft and over 30 bottled. Lunch and dinner, 12:00 Noon - 10:00 p.m. All-day menu featuring burgers, cheese
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (81)
Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel
- All travelers (81) 2.8 / 5
- Business (19) 2.3 / 5
- Couples (29) 2.7 / 5
- Families (11) 3 / 5
- Friends (6) 2.7 / 5
- Singles (10) 3 / 5
- L.G.B.T. (1) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 2.6
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.4
- Hotel staff:
- 3.6
- Room comfort:
- 3.1
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3.2
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
kmk.fitnfun
Philly Weekend
Front desk personal was very professional and courteous...was the only hotel downtown with free parking a big plus!!! I have only one complaint, the room was very warm and the AC would not come on in the room...I called the front desk and complained about it being too hot and they sent a maintenance personal immediately to check it out and he said that they turn the AC of during the winter months...they need to keep the AC on all year long...overall a great price and would definitely stay again!!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Julio Morelli
Nice location and parking
Great location and very nice garage. No problem to park for free
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Sightseeing tip:
Short drive from hotel
5 minutes drive from convention center and downtown shops
Reviewer score
Would recommend
just me at 74
ok for a visit to Barnes collection
hotel was ok overall even though a bit expensive for what it is. Beds were excellent. Sports bar is not a place to go for dinner. It is dark and noisy. The waitress was the only one to serve the whole place. She was very pleasant considering what she had to put up with. Food was mediocre. Breakfast is not free. The ad says there may be a charge which is not true. There IS a charge.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
latenight
One night Stay
Close to many Philly attractions yet hotel location isolates from the ben franklin parkway traffic
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Nightlife tip:
Short drive from hotel
Took cabs to the many establishments visited
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Raxie
Good Philadelphia Location
Our room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel also has a parking lot, which adds value as it is not necessary to pay for parking in a nearby lot. The best part is the location; the hotel is located on the "Museum Mile" within walking distance of several major museums.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
TravellerNJ
Great for BASIC hotel staying in the middle of everything
This hotel is excellent for those who like myself like to be in a great location for a fair price, and not too fussy about luxury features. It's a pretty BASIC hotel. It met and exceeded all my expectations. You can not beat this location and with free parking - it is even better. The room was clean and quiet (that's all I needed), everything was working. The only part that wasn't functioning well was the tub - the drain was very slow. The stuff was very friendly and efficient with all my demands, and dresses nicely and classy. Overall a very pleasant experience, will stay over and over again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
U.T.
Close to Everything
A clean hotel that has a bit of a "patina". It's fairly old but for the price was a good value. It was within 2 to 3 miles of nearly everything I wanted to see. I went in the winter and the weather was bad or I would have walked nearly everywhere. The parking is good and is free. The work out area is pretty small with ony 4 pieces of equipment. The staff was always very polite.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Skip the restaurant in the Hotel and walk less than a block to the Philly Grub and Pub. Fantastic food and a great selection of taps as well as top notch service.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Pategonia
lousy
The only plus is the location and the free parking. Other than that, ugh.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 1
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Eat at Vedge
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mr.upwardprocess
Va K
Had a great stay in the city, central location made it easy to take in all the sites of the city!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
Enjoy your stay.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
jkrow
Thank goodness we only planned to stay one night! 1/4/2013
The problems began at check-in. The desk clerk could not figure out how to print out the reservation and key in my credit card for possible additional charges since it was made through your site. She could not answer simple questions such as "How late is the bar open?" and did not tell us about the breakfast options, not that we wanted to eat there anyway. Then when she finally got us a room, we took the extremely slow elevator and the room keys did not work, so we had to return to the desk. The tub and sink did not drain so you were standing ankle deep in water after a shower. When it did drain, hairs that did not match our hair color were in the tub, very disgusting! The heater was so loud that we could not leave it on and go to sleep. At least the beds were comfortable. This is an old hotel with dirty carpets and dingy hallways. The only positive things are the location near the Museums and the free parking. I don't know how it is rated 3 stars on your site.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
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