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The Arco powered by Sonder

3.5 star property
Hotel in Philadelphia, a short walk to Rittenhouse Square
your current months are October, 2024 and November, 2024.
October 2024
November 2024

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed | Dining
Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
  • Walnut Street
    2 min walk
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
    5 min walk
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
    5 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Interior

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
1.5 bathrooms
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 39 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

At The Arco powered by Sonder you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Center City hotel include Pennsylvania Convention Center and Independence Hall.

What's nearby

  • Reading Terminal Market - 9 min walk
  • Rittenhouse Square - 10 min walk
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Independence Hall - 15 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • 12th-13th & Locust Station - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 5 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪U Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Franky Bradley's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woody's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Marilyn's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Arco powered by Sonder

Hotel in Philadelphia, a short walk to Rittenhouse Square
As a guest of The Arco powered by Sonder, you'll find concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Arco powered by Sonder offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Activities nearby

  • Gym

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available.

Property Registration Number 854026

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Independent Hotel
Independent Hotel Philadelphia
Independent Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Arco powered by Sonder?

The Arco powered by Sonder offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Arco powered by Sonder?

As of 1 Oct 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arco powered by Sonder on 31 Oct 2024 start from NZ$234.35, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Arco powered by Sonder?

No, The Arco powered by Sonder does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Arco powered by Sonder?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Arco powered by Sonder Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1004 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not much nature light, but otherwise easy and practical. Very nice bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great! Super close to a lot restaurants, bars and Philly attractions. Walking around was really easy. It is in the city so a bit loud but they provide ear plugs and a white noise machine so I had no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and checkin was seamless (which was great since we arrived in the middle of the night). There’s no on site parking but plenty of street parking and parking garages in the area. The street the entrance was on isn’t the best, not unsafe, but a bit sketchy. Just the kind of street where you want to keep your head up at night. Easily walkable to lots of main strips, attractions, bars & restaurants, and right next to major transit. I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice rooms and great location!
It was very good except the power was out in the morning and the door at the bottom of the stairs was a bit tricky. There was an alarm going off in the main entry all night so surprised it didn’t notify anyone to come and check on the building. That said it was otherwise wonderful and I would recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizmar

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay but pretty loud.
The room was nice and clean. One thing you should know before going is that this is definitely a party section of the city. Located next to several local bars and restaurants. When the bars close the streets get pretty loud. It was fun watching people stumbling out of the bars from the safety of our room. Some people don't realize they can be heard from more than a block or two away. Overall it is centrally located in the vicinity of several attractions in the city. We used Lyft to get around and it was not hard to find a driver at all. Their is no front desk or anyone to bring you additional amenities like toilet paper if needed. The lobby does have extra coffee, sheets and a few other items. No breakfast available.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara

Walking distance to the academy of music which was where our visit was centered around. Room was hood size and very clean, plenty of nice toiletries. . Monitored parking lot right across the street. Left our car there for a few days and used Uber or took the bus. I recommend you stay away from taking the subway here. Hotel close to excellent restaurants. Like all major US cities, a lot of homelessness in this neighborhood, but had no issues with that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ferenc

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pawsitively Pungent Aroma of Cat Piss
Hallway smelled like cat pee, got stuck in a handicap room, clunky check in process. Coffee maker didnt work. Iron barely worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tia, Newark

THIS IS NOT A HOTEL! I arrived at 9pm after starting the day on a train at 6am to find out that I could not even get in the front door without entering extensive identity data, including a video of myself into a Web app that jammed halfway through -- all while standing on the dark streets of Philly. Thankfully it's summer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great room!
Stayed here for Pride, perfect location and would definitely stay again. If you’re willing to give up the hotel amenities for a cheaper room, this is definitely good bang for your buck!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
There was a parade outside on the street that went on for most of the night & into the morning with cars honking & loud music.. Impossible to sleep
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay near the historical town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in the center of the Gayborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Corin Michael

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness
WiFi is weak - could not utilize tv, at all. Lack of working outlets and those few that were - not in efficient areas - such as, no outlets by the beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024