The Inn at Swarthmore

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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10 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
  • Place, Swarthmore College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Spotlight Theater
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Players Club of Swarthmore
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard 1 King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Swarthmore

The Inn at Swarthmore places you next to Swarthmore College and within a 10-minute drive of Widener University. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 40 rooms and conveniences like a 24-hour gym, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Swarthmore College - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Spotlight Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Players Club of Swarthmore - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Springfield Hospital - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lincoln Financial Field - 19 min drive - 16.2 miles

Getting around

  • Swarthmore Station - 1 min walk
  • Parkview Station - 13 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tony Luke's Springfield Mall - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪320 Market Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Swarthmore

Suburban hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
At The Inn at Swarthmore, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and a terrace.
TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Broad Table Tavern

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 to 14.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-4 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Inn Swarthmore
The Inn at Swarthmore Hotel
The Inn at Swarthmore Swarthmore
The Inn at Swarthmore Hotel Swarthmore

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Inn at Swarthmore?

The Inn at Swarthmore provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to The Inn at Swarthmore?

This hotel is located in Swarthmore, close to Harrah's Casino and Racetrack, Ice Works Skating Complex, and Subaru Park. Delaware River is also within a driving distance of 4.6 mi.

Is there parking available at The Inn at Swarthmore?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Inn at Swarthmore have a casino?

No, The Inn at Swarthmore doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Inn at Swarthmore?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about The Inn at Swarthmore?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness facility at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Inn at Swarthmore?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Inn at Swarthmore have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Inn at Swarthmore serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Broad Table Tavern.

Does The Inn at Swarthmore allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Inn at Swarthmore for a fee of USD 75.00 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at The Inn at Swarthmore?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Inn at Swarthmore?

The closest major airport to The Inn at Swarthmore is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL), which is 8.2 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field), which is located 21 mi away (28-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Inn at Swarthmore?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Inn at Swarthmore.

The Inn at Swarthmore Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 514 out of 754 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 754 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 754 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 754 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 754 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed N Ali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca Wynn, Beaverton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel with the exception that the elevator has been out of service for 2 years! Major advances in technology have been made in less time. The front desk has gotten to the point of being totally non-apologetic about it. I'm sure it hasn't been a whole lot of fun for them but try being a guest carrying multiple suitcases up 3 flights of stairs! don't know why they don't hire students from Swarthmore College as baggage porters.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Elevator was out of service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shwetasree

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Staff was nice. Quiet and friendly with free parking. Didn’t stay long, but definitely worth the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Property - Suite Door Lock Warning

This is a fantastic property with incredibly friendly and helpful staff. The rooms are beautifully appointed and really comfortable - you can tell they put thought into the guest experience. I was all set to give this place 5 stars, but had one unexpected hiccup that kept it at 4. I'd booked a suite, and after getting back to the hotel around 12:45 AM from a late night flight, I was getting ready for bed around 1 AM. When I went into the living room to get my luggage and closed the door behind me, it locked - the lock button had already been pushed in. Half my belongings were stuck in there, including toiletries like my earplugs that I really needed for sleeping. Unfortunately the front desk didn't have a key to get me back in. What really surprised me was learning this had happened to another guest just two nights before! That said, I have to give credit where it's due - the staff was genuinely concerned and did everything they could to help me out. They were so kind about the whole situation. I'm hoping they've been able to address this issue since my stay so future guests don't run into the same problem. Bottom line: it's a wonderful place to stay. Just a heads up for anyone booking a suite - double-check that the lock button isn't pressed before you close any doors!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great suite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Simon, Long Beach

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Bit of a strange hotel. I didn’t get the room I had booked and the hotel wasn’t very helpful at sorting this out refunding the difference. Rooms have noisy old AC systems and feel a bit like an 80’s Hilton room. Staff are pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J. Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Above and beyond expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne, Washington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service in the restaurant was extremely slow. The food was good but it took a long time to receive it and what we ordered was not what we received. My wife’s omelet was made wrong and by the time she received her correct one I was completely done eating. Then it took several minutes after we were finished to get our bill. It was not crowded at the time. Only a few other customers were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: staff friendliness and hospitality, atmosphere, proximity to town and campus. Cons: walls are thin and building is dog friendly, so when other guests’ dogs whine and bark all day/night, staff can’t really do anything to help. Shower’s “modern” design (no curtain or door) = weak water pressure and water goes everywhere. Coffee is pulled every AM so you have to buy it from the restaurant. Overall I would stay again, but would look elsewhere first. Lastly, ask for a room away from the elevators, the dinging and guest noise can be distracting at all times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exactly what we needed. The elevator was broken but that wasn’t a big problem for us. It might have been for some guests who were also on the third floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nega

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was friendly. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025