The Inn at Penn, a Hilton HotelvsROOST Midtown
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel ranks slightly higher than ROOST Apartment Hotel. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel scores 79 with accolades from 7 sources like Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Gayot.
The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Frommer's
Oyster
Gayot
Zagat
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
National Geographic
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet Fodor's
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain." Full review
Gayot "Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's "Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 243 guestrooms and suites are classy, efficient, and relatively spacious, though it’s worth upgrading to a suite for a separate sitting area." Full review
National Geographic "Hilton property with art deco styling on the University of Pennsylvania campus, 238 rooms feature luxuriant bedding, plush robes, and in-room virtual office; wine bar and 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Hilton hotel sits on the U Penn campus. The modern, comfortable rooms still have a classy old-world vibe. Prices double on weekends that have any U Penn-related event." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular choice come graduation time" Full review
Fodor's "With a grand lobby staircase and a beautiful wood-paneled living room complete with a working fireplace (and cocktails), this hotel near the University of Pennsylvania offers a warm,..." Full review
ROOST Midtown Gayot
Wallpaper
Travel + Leisure Fodor's
Tablet
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
111 S. 15th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
Gayot "ROOST is geared toward business and leisure travelers seeking weekly or monthly accommodations (a one-week minimum stay is required)."
Wallpaper "With weekly housekeeping services, a bicycle share programme and a 24-hour front desk concierge, chances are you might not end up missing your real home." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This extended stay boutique property combines convenient location with luxuriously hip interiors in a 1920’s-era building." Full review
Fodor's "Nestling thoughtful hypermodern amenities in the bones of the venerable Packard Building, ROOST is an extended-stay establishment designed with the modern traveler in mind." Full review
Tablet17.5
"Please note: A 4-7 night minimum stay is often required for reservations at ROOST Midtown.
There was a time when “apartment hotel” meant a bland, beige, blank canvas of a place, in some..." Full review
Time Out "Like its Rittenhouse sister, ROOST Midtown also features weekly or monthly accommodations with all the same amenities (loaded kitchen, 24-hour concierge, laundry)." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Roost's convenient Midtown location, top-notch services, and creature comforts make hotel living feel like home" Full review
Lonely Planet "If you're looking to spend a few weeks in Philly in style, this is the place." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"There was a time when “apartment hotel” meant a bland, beige, blank canvas of a place, in some godforsaken office park out in the suburbs. Then again, that was before boutique hotels, and..." Full review
