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Best Western Center City Hotel

501 N 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Best Western Center City Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 2.6 out of 5 based on 70 reviews from 4 sources
Average
Clean: Rating of 2.6 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
Location: Rating of 3.3 out of 5
Value: Rating of 2.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.0 out of 5
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Average
Based on 70 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 2.6 out of 5

    "Overall, my rating is just so-so." source Orbitz

    "Iwouldn't recommend this place to anyone." source Priceline

    "Location was good , but overall dingy carpet and hallways." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 2.6 out of 5

    "The room was not very clean." source Orbitz

    "Rooms were clean and tidy, though could do with brightening up a bit - altogether I would say good value for money." source Skoosh

    "found this hotel out date, somewhat musty smelling, yet very clean, there was only room service on the weekends and for breakfast only - we stayed Wednesday thru Friday. On the up note, the hotel was very quite and clean." source Travelocity

    "But the staff were nice and helpful, the room was clean and quiet, and the location was great." source Skoosh

    "The room smelled very clean but I still question the cleanliness." source Skoosh

  • Location: Rating of 3.3 out of 5

    "Great location near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, and the beautiful flag-lined Ben Franklin Parkway." source Orbitz

    "The best part was the price and the location." source Skoosh

    "The area is quiet and we felt safe there." source Priceline

    "Staff was not very helpful with questions about the area." source Travelocity

    "The hotel was in a good location for us to visit the main attractions in Philadelphia, and they did not charge us to park our car." source Priceline

  • Value: Rating of 2.5 out of 5

    "Good value for the money." source Skoosh

    "An ok place if you get a good deal." source Priceline

    "We booked under a special under a price that we confirmed when we called it in. Lo and behold, we were charged $30 more than the quoted price." source Travelocity

    "It was convenient and a good value." source Priceline

  • Room: Rating of 3.0 out of 5

    "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 out of the shower head." source Travelocity

    "Room very small, OK for one night." source Travelocity

More information on Best Western Center City Hotel

Stay at this full-service Philadelphia, Pennsylvania hotel ideally located within walking distance of major cultural and historic areas. Welcome to the Best Western Center City Hotel where guests will find full-service accommodations, convenient access to many key area attractions and friendly customer service, all at an affordable price. Ideally located in the heart of Pennsylvania's historic capital city, this Philadelphia hotel boasts well-appointed guest rooms and suites, each featuring high-speed Internet access and cable satellite television. Enjoy an array of hotel amenities including an onsite restaurant, sports bar, outdoor swimming pool, fitness facility and free parking. The hotel also features meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 250 guests. Small pets are welcome with a nominal fee. Centrally located on Philadelphia's Parkway, the Best Western Center City Hotel provides convenient access to a variety of historic attractions including Liberty Bell Independence Park, Independence Hall and downtown Philadelphia. Enjoy an afternoon touring through the Philadelphia Art Museum or the Franklin Institute Science Museum; both located less than 3 miles from the hotel. Hotel guests will also be close to the Philadelphia Convention Center and the Philadelphia International Airport. The Best Western Center City Hotel also offers a convenient location to local university sporting events, the Philadelphia Marathon, Fourth of July celebrations and local regattas. The friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Center City Hotel is ready to ensure a fun-filled memorable stay in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Make a reservation today and save!

Check-in Time:

3:00 P.M.

Check-out Time:

12:00 Noon

Year Renovated:

1998

Total Rooms:

2 DOUBLE BEDS,NSMK,HANDICAP,HI SPEED,COFMKR,IRON,H:Description not providedSUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,COUCH,2 WINGBACK CHAIRS,DESK:Description not provided

Total Floors:

3 floors.

Rooms:

2 DOUBLE BEDS,NSMK,HANDICAP,HI SPEED,COFMKR,IRON,H:Description not providedSUITE-1 KING BED,NSMK,COUCH,2 WINGBACK CHAIRS,DESK:Description not provided

Cancellation Policy

24 HRS

Directions

AFrom: Interstate 95. Take Exit 22, to Route 676. Take Ben Franklin Parkway to 22nd Street. Bear right onto 22nd Street, cross over the parkway and the Best Western Center City Hotel is on the right.

Area

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Pets

True

Attractions

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