Hotel Overview
Work conference trip
The hotel was a good choice for my work conference at the convention center just a few blocks away....
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Karsen
- Mar 21, 2012
First Experience Here
For a first experience at this hotel, they were very welcoming, left us check in early. The staff...
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Elphant
- Mar 7, 2012
Budget hotel puts guests steps from everything Center City has to offer
Just steps from the cultural district and a few blocks from the convention center, Rittenhouse Square, and the historic district, the Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Downtown is one of the most centrally located hotels in the city. Hotel amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, an outdoor pool, free passes to nearby Bally Total Fitness, a business center and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Guest rooms include amenities such as triple-sheeted bedding and granite bathroom vanities.
Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- Philadelphia International Airport, (PHL), 8.00, MI, N;
- Area description
- Downtown, downtown
Amenities
- Accessible facilities
- Airline Desk
- Bar/Lounge
- Bath Tub
- Business center
- Car Rental Desk
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Desk with Lamp
- DVD Player
- Email Service
- Executive Level
- FAX
- Free breakfast
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free Newspaper
- Golf
- Hairdryer in Room
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- In Room Movies
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Maid Service
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Overhead Projector
- Parking
- Phone with speaker
- Pool
- Porters
- Rollaway Beds
- Safe Deposit Box
- Satellite TV
- Shops/Commercial Services
- Temperature Control
- Tennis
- TV
Dining
- Moriarty's Restaurant
- Mid-Price menu, family dining.
- McCormicks and Schmicks
- Up-Scale Seafood
- Ruth Chris Steakhouse
- Up-Scale Steak House
- Midtown II Restaurant
- 24 hr dinner, full menu w/ greek specialties.
- McGillins Olde Ale House
- Philadelphia's oldest Ale House.
- El Vez
- Mexican Restaurant
- Raw
- Sushi and Sake Lounge
- Sampan
- Modern Asian Restaurant
- McGillin's Old Ale House
- McGillin's Olde Ale House, established in 1860 is Philadelphia's oldest pub and Midtown Village's oldest business. McGillin's is famous for quality local beer, hearty fresh meals and the place to meet old friends and new.
- Vintage
- Vintage focuses on wine and the food that it compliments. They offer over 60 wines by the glass that represent regions, countries and varietals from around the world chosen for their taste and character.
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 (39)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express PHILADELPHIA-MIDTOWN
- All travelers (39) 4 / 5
- Business (17) 3.9 / 5
- Couples (7) 4 / 5
- Families (8) 4.3 / 5
- Friends (3) 3.3 / 5
- Singles (4) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.8
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.5
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.5
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Karsen
Work conference trip
The hotel was a good choice for my work conference at the convention center just a few blocks away. All staff encounter at the front desk, in the halls or at the breakfast were all friendly and helpful. Room was clean and odor free, it was a good stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Lots of big and little restaurants in the area around the hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Elphant
First Experience Here
For a first experience at this hotel, they were very welcoming, left us check in early. The staff was all very friendly. It was just a one night get away, and would stay here again, as it is so close to many things.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Short walk from hotel
Philadelphia Flower Show
Reviewer score
Would recommend
axunjaxun
Great Stay
The most helpful, polite staff I have ever worked with, and I have been everywhere from the east coast to the west. From now on when I go back to Philly I will always stay at the Holiday Inn strictly because of the staff. Walking distance from the shops, the food, the sites, and the schools doesn't hurt either.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Everything is on walnut within 1 mile.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
charles m
Quick getaway
this is the perfect location to get around center city. very clean facility, attentive staff. the location really can't be beat.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
McGillans is a must see, and eat. Cheap food and drink, the oldest bar in Philly is still the best.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Jambo
best deal downtown
It's a stone's throw from all the good stuff in philly
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
amarie
Overall Good Stay
The hotel stay was overall very comfortable. Shortly after arriving in the room, the front desk called up to make sure everything was satisfactory. The room was clean, very friendly staff, complimentary breakfast was large and filling. Unfortunately the gym amenity was at a gym a few blocks down the road. The only downfall to our stay was the parking garage that the hotel contracts through. The hotel gives a discount for parking and extended hours past your checkout which was great to be able to explore the city more. Except because it's a different company that owns the garage, the employees there were extremely nasty and unprofessional. But again, they were not affiliated with the hotel so don't hold it against them! I initially thought the Holiday Inn was a bit pricey but once seeing the location, it was perfect and well worth it!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dad
Perfect Downtown location for tours
Very Friendly, quiet easy to get around. Fast elevators
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Lynn
Great location, unsurpassed!
My 24 yr old son and I stayed 4 nights to see the sights. Great place to stay! Easy walking distance to all the historical sights. Breakfast was good/typical from 6: 30 to 10:30. Staff was very efficient and professional. Extra attention to detail - since it was over 100 degrees outside, when guests returned after a long hot day, we were greated in the lobby each day by big ice-filled bins of complementary bottled water. TV had lots of channels, internet (wi fi) had a code to enter and worked fine. I would definitely pick this hotel again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
We liked Pain for breakfast. City tavern was fun for traditional meal.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Explorer
Not so good but good location
I walked around the area. Great location to get to restuarants and shopping. The room was ok but the people working the desk could have used a little attitude adjustment. I have to give a thumbs up to the maintentience guy who was great. I had a an issue with my room and he took care of it right away and did not have an attitude.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
shopping too. You are also very close to a few historical sites as well.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
East Coast Wanderer
Great hotel, great location.
My mom and I stayed at the Holiday Inn while we were visiting schools in the Philadelphia area, and we couldn't have been more centrally located. The room was clean and the staff was very friendly and accommodating, but being within walking distance of all of Philly's big attractions has to be the biggest selling point.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel
The University of the Arts, very nearby out on Broad St, puts on a number of productions each year in various venues up and down the Avenue of the Arts. We were fortunate enough to catch a production by the theatre department, and were very pleasantly surprised. If you're looking for a professional quality performance with a very affordable ticket price, look no further.
