Conwell Inn
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#64 of 96 hotels in Philadelphia
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The Conwell Inn is a charming, boutique hotel, comprised of period style guest rooms, each reflecting our quaint, Victorian-style while hosting an abundance of complimentary services including free wireless high-speed internet, free afternoon tea and cookies and a complimentary copy of our local newspaper. The Conwell Inn offers all the luxury of a "big-chain" hotel with the ambiance of a boutique inn. Known for our exemplary customer service, we pride ourselves on offering the highest quality services available. The next time you visit this marvelous city, let The Conwell Inn become your home away from home!
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
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Non-smoking hotel
Air conditioning
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HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
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Languages Spoken
English
Location
1331 Polett Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Grade: 57 out of 100
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Philadelphia Intl Airport
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Mercer County Airport
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Cecil B. Moore-Temple University
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Immaculate! I don't write reviews often, but each time we've stayed at the Conwell Inn our room was extremely clean ... not a hair or speck of dust to be found. The staff is friendly and fun to talk to (many are students). The hotel is a converted old house, so it feels "antique" and has very few rooms. Very quaint and comfortable. This hotel is on Temple's campus in North Philadelphia so you'll hear "city sounds" but it's tucked away enough that it's not too bad at all (and I'm a very light sleeper).
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip:Â Very few rooms so book early.
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I would have given it a 5... but... that bed was too terribly soft and felt like it sank in the middle to the point where it negatively impacted sleep and even moving throughout the night to shift to a new sleeping position was difficult, uncomfortable and painful... It wasn't just me; it was my partner too. I will ignore the light pollution in the room as the lights are off and the parties outside the room because we know it's a college campus... but I feel bad leaving a 4/5 star review but I could not justify that bed! We got a lack of sleep throughout our stay. Before management comes for us with a response of "why didn't you say anything during the stay?!" I saw other reviews about the soft beds and there is no way you could have helped if we said anything. Get moved to a new room with another terrible bed? That's okay, we dealt with it but felt we weren't the only ones suffering.
Cleaniness, comfortability, location, and friendliness of staff: 5 out fo 5 stars! Literally don't have anything negative to say about those items. Sadly... the bed severely negavetly impacted our stay. Yes, the sink doesn't have a lot of space for usage but that didn't combat the bed situation. We don't know if we will be back in the area soon but if we are we will consider that mattress situation...
There was an odd situation with an inexperienced employee not knowing why we were getting charged something or not getting charged, etc... she said "just tell the openers in the morning that I don't know what is happening and they can figure it out and your bill and what's happening..." Sometimes the door would not lock as we left but I did tell the person we checked out with that it was having issues. She said she was thankful for the information and will pass it along to the building matieince people.
Oh, and the parking was fine. SMALL (ex-small) spaces and you gotta be lucky to get one! Yes, they might tow illegal parkers BUT they seem to fill up fast. We had our car inches from another car (each side of the car) also just trying to park for the hotel... expect dings and scrapes and no room to open doors, etc. heads up. $20 a night is excessive BUT at least you can probably park for the area?!
Cleaniness, comfortability, location, and friendliness of staff: 5 out fo 5 stars! Literally don't have anything negative to say about those items. Sadly... the bed severely negavetly impacted our stay. Yes, the sink doesn't have a lot of space for usage but that didn't combat the bed situation. We don't know if we will be back in the area soon but if we are we will consider that mattress situation...
There was an odd situation with an inexperienced employee not knowing why we were getting charged something or not getting charged, etc... she said "just tell the openers in the morning that I don't know what is happening and they can figure it out and your bill and what's happening..." Sometimes the door would not lock as we left but I did tell the person we checked out with that it was having issues. She said she was thankful for the information and will pass it along to the building matieince people.
Oh, and the parking was fine. SMALL (ex-small) spaces and you gotta be lucky to get one! Yes, they might tow illegal parkers BUT they seem to fill up fast. We had our car inches from another car (each side of the car) also just trying to park for the hotel... expect dings and scrapes and no room to open doors, etc. heads up. $20 a night is excessive BUT at least you can probably park for the area?!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Check parking for availability and make sure the door closes/locks when you leave.
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This hotel is an older hotel that could use some updates. That being said, it was the perfect location for the graduation we were attending at the Liacouras center on Broad Street. We walked to the ceremony no problem and we had two older people in our party. The staff was very nice and generally accommodating. We had a couple of small hiccups, first, the tub in room 205 didn’t drain very well. Second, we requested a rollaway bed for our final night and were assured it would be put in the room, it never was. Lastly, our final day at the hotel housekeeping never materialized to clean or replace towels. These were all minor things, sure, but still a little annoying. All in all, it was a pleasant stay and if we ever needed to visit Philly again would certainly stay at the Connell Inn.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Booked this place specifically looking for a spot with Air Conditioning. When we got here we turned the A/C down and noticed no cool air blowing. We assumed that it just had to start up first and tried to sleep. Both of us barely got any sleep due to how hot this room became overnight. Upon speaking with the front desk in the morning they stated “oh we don’t cool in the winter” to which I said they specifically advertise A/C in the rooms. I got a reply that “we condition our rooms to be warm in the winter.” This is not what I would believe 99% of people mean when they book a place specifically with A/C. A quick search for the definition of Air Conditioning yields “Air conditioning, often abbreviated as A/C or AC, is the process of removing heat from an enclosed space to achieve a more comfortable interior environment.” Additionally the first week of October is not considered winter anywhere in the world… We tried opening the windows to make it cooler (which it did to be fair), but the noise on the street behind was super loud with truck backup noises and loud college students out late making it difficult to sleep.
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Date of stay: October 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Worst hotel experience ever. Reserved three rooms and cancelled one. Have emailed from Inn specifically stating two rooms confirmed reserved for 9/30. Received emails confirming reservations this week. Called hotel all morning before I even left. Phone just rings and goes to what sounds like cell phone voicemail recording that says “voicemail has not been set up yet”. This is actually how the hotel deals with phone calls. This was for hours. No answer. So we made our way into the City. One of the rooms is for my senior citizen in laws traveling from out of state as we are. Once in Philadelphia finally someone answered and said our reservation was cancelled accidentally. She said an inexperienced front desk clerk cancelled all three rooms when I asked for cancellation of only one. I explained I had an email to verify the hotel confirmed my two rooms remained reserved. The clerk said I can do nothing. You must email the general manager, he has no email. I asked her to have him call me. I received no response so I stopped at the hotel. I was told the general manager, Justin Walsh, spoke to clerk but was unwilling to speak to me until Monday. The clerk previously advised the policy was generally to provide alternate lodging but instead inexplicably turned around said I can’t help you anymore and locked herself in her office. You can’t make this stuff up. We were left with no lodging. Run don’t walk away from this place.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Older hotel that could use some updates, but for the price you can't beat it. Toilet ran and was very loud, beds have no side support in the 2 queen rooms so not suitable for 2 people in bed. Peeling/ stained wallpaper in bathrooms. Rooms are clean, and basic with no microwave or fridge. One room the keys wouldn't work so the staff had to let us in each time. One room the door didn't latch all the way and could be pushed open and dead bolt didn't work. We had 4 rooms for one night. Cute place. Wish saxby's was open earlier but the 711 was very close. Signage to parking needs to be lit or painted better for nighttime. Easy to miss.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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I paid in advance for a night last week through hotels.com and received confirmation but when I arrived the hotel it was closed for construction. There are no ways to get in touch with hotel, no voice mail nor the hotel responded to my email. Hotels.com claimed that the hotel received my payment and did not return my request for refund. This is ridiculous. Knowing your property is not available but accepting my payment. It is a scam.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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I stayed two nights when visiting my son at Temple University for a performance. The room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The location was convenient and right near the Performing Arts Center. I met the general manager and two front-desk staff who were college students. All were friendly and helpful. Some of the rooms were being renovated when I visited. The sound was noticeable from outside the front entrance. I worked during the day inside my room and it was completely quiet. Overall, I enjoyed a very pleasant stay!
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Date of stay: November 2021
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Bed was very comfortable. Soft and cozy. Enjoyed our stay. Pleasant staff, very professional. Rooms were very nice, clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Pizza place near by was very good. Place is very quiet and lovely....
Pizza place near by was very good. Place is very quiet and lovely....
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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The best part of the Conwell Inn is the location. Smack in the center of campus, everything is walking distance. Once we parked our car, we were able to tour the campus and our son was able to get a real sense of the what it would be like to live on campus. The actual room was ok. Definitely needs some upgrades but the location made up for what the room lacked. The purpose of our visit was to see Temple and not relax in the room. I highly recommend it to any high school student looking to tour Temple.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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I think so. We just left ours there. Just call.
theJeepDAD is right (and beat me to it!). Parking is $15 per night but limited, so let us know as soon as possible if you'd like to reserve a spot! Thanks!
Justin - GM, The Conwell Inn
There is one elevator and there are also stairs, if you prefer to walk up. As I mentioned in my review, there are also a few stairs in some of the rooms. Rooms are good size but could use remodeling.
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"Make sure to know where you are parking or if Lyfting- know that it drops you not in front of the building, because it’s a walkway there."Read full review
"Single bed rooms have much larger bathroom sink counter space for cosmetics, double bed rooms have very little bathroom sink counter space."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
C$235 - C$329 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Conwell Inn
Which popular attractions are close to Conwell Inn?
Nearby attractions include Maxi's Pizza, Subs & Bar (0.04 km), Dental Museum (0.2 km), and The Liacouras Center (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Conwell Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a business centre, and reduced mobility rooms.
What are some restaurants close to Conwell Inn?
Conveniently located restaurants include Blaze Pizza, Maxi's Pizza Subs and Bar, and Yummy Pho.
Are pets allowed at Conwell Inn?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Are there any historical sites close to Conwell Inn?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Battleship New Jersey (5.1 km), Independence National Historical Park (3.6 km), and Congress Hall (3.6 km).
Is Conwell Inn accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access, reduced mobility rooms, and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.