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BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

3 stars
501 N 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130-3507
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.8
out of 5
81 reviews
best western

Great hotel clean at a great location went to eastern state and did some of the ghost tours See full review

  • mike Perri
  • Oct 15, 2012
Philly Weekend

Front desk personal was very professional and courteous...was the only hotel downtown with free... See full review

  • 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:

 

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

Hotel Map

39.9632 -75.1747
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.

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Guest Reviews (81)

Ratings and reviews for BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Overall score

2.8 / 5
81 out of 81
Amenities:
2.6
Room cleanliness:
3.4
Hotel staff:
3.6
Room comfort:
3.1
Location:
4
Value:
3.2

69% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Lacey, WA
Aug 27, 2009

Unbeatable location for the price

My stay at the hotel was very enjoyabel. All of the hotel staff and guest were very courteous and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

3
H to the Izzo
Long Island, NY
May 20, 2009

Nice location near Philadelphia museums

Great location near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rodin Museum, and the beautiful flag-lined Ben Franklin Parkway. Also close to some convenience stores.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Art museums.

Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Boone, NC
May 19, 2009

Good location, but problems with the roo

The room was not very clean. We had a major leak from the ceiling and had to use a trash can to catch some of the water. Reported it to the hotel but was not fixed while we were there. We ended up checking out a day early and did not get a refund for that day. Would not stay in this hotel again. It is badly in need of repairs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
USA
Nov 14, 2007

So So Hotel

Older Motel on the edge of the city downtown area. Reasonable distance to shopping and recreation, probably a cab. Hotel needs a renovation. While we were there a ceiling leak developed in the hotel corridor. However, the room and the bedding were clean. The breakfast in the dining area was served buffet style. Eggs and bacon were pretty dryed out at 9:00 AM. Overall, my rating is just so-so.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Art Institute is just a short distance away.

Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Business
Washington, DC
Jul 10, 2007

Great staff, poor facilities

The Best Western Center City Hotel/Philadelphia has friendly staff, a fairly convenient location, and possibly the worst HVAC system and beds I have experienced. Since it was sweltering on arrival, I anticipated the HVAC system would take a while to cool the room and went off to take care of business. When I returned late in the evening, the room was cool enough, but the system continued to drone on all night long making an obnoxious noise. The beds were miserably uncomfortable with cheap mattresses and flat, uncomfortable pillows. I thought about asking to switch rooms around midnight, but wondered if anything better was available since a co-worker complained earlier that he had tried to nap in his room and found the emattress to be quite uncomfortable. In the end, I managed to sleep for about an hour. When I went to check out, I found the staff to be incredible accomodating and pleasant. I found it impossible to blame them for a facility that needs a complete overhaul.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
USA
Jun 11, 2007

Great location

The Best Western was comfortable, the room very good, with two tables, TV, coffee machine, access to internet. The location was very good in the center of the city.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

There are many historical places and bisness center just a few blocks from the hotel.

Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

4
vgramley
Bielefeld, Deutschland
Aug 16, 2012

Gut für Fußläufigkeit

Das Personal ist ausgeprochen freundlich. Sehr angenehm.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Dec 10, 2010

è un hotel ottimo per chi si ferma

è un hotel ottimo per chi si ferma pochi giorni, ha tutto ciò che serve, soprattutto è in un'ottima posizione fuori dalla confusione del centro. Il centro si raggiunge facilmente a piedi, c'è il parcheggio gratuito cosa molto importante visto i costi dei parcheggi ad ore del centro città.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 24, 2010

地點非常好,就在美術館旁邊。價格便宜,上網方便,但是竟然吃了

地點非常好,就在美術館旁邊。價格便宜,上網方便,但是竟然吃了早餐後說要收費,害我們一頭霧水,還好旅館旁的超商超方便,接下去幾天我們的早餐都自理房間其他設備比較老舊,熱水要超久才會熱,我住的房間門很難開。

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of BEST WESTERN Center City Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Mar 24, 2010

沒有按照一般慣例提供早餐並不適當

沒有按照一般慣例提供早餐並不適當

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
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