Nightly rates from £140.35
Rate based on Check-in 2 Jun 2012 Check-out 5 Jun 2012

Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

3 stars
400 ARCH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
97 reviews
Great location and friendly staff

We stayed here for 4 weekday nights and would recommend the hotel to others. We were able to check... See full review

  • ajg3
  • 30 Apr 2012
Senior trip

I took my son to Philadelphia for Mother/Son Senior trip before he leaves for college. It was such... See full review

  • rinosmom
  • 7 Apr 2012
Welcome to the nation's most historic square mile! In the heart of downtown Philadelphia Old City, 8 miles away from the international PHL airport, the Holiday Inn Hotel Historic District Philadelphia offers the best in Philadelphia accommodations! We are only 5 minutes' walk to the major historic attractions: Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, National Constitution Center and Betsy Ross House. Walk or take a short subway ride to Pennsylvania Convention Center. Visiting Thomas Jefferson hospital or Pennsylvania hospital. Reserve a room at the smoke free Holiday Inn Historic District Philadelphia in a safe neighborhood with 40 restaurants. Government offices within walking distance to Holiday Inn Historic District Philadelphia Hotel include US Federal Court House, IRS, US Attorneys office, Department of Labor, FPS, Social Security Administration, FRB, Department of Justice and DEA.Holiday Inn Historic District Philadelphia, PA offering free WiFi is conveniently located about 2 miles away from Art Museum and Franklin Institute featuring Star Trek and Galileo the Medici and the Age of Astronomy exhibits. With short drive to Aquarium, New Jersey Battleship and Zoo, families will appreciate the central location of Holiday Inn Historic District in Philly, Pennsylvania. If Market Street, Gallery shopping mall, and South Street shops haven't wore you out yet, King of Prussia Mall is only 30 min. drive. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
Philadelphia International, (PHL), 8.00, MI, NW;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash Machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Bath Tub
  • Business Center
  • Car Rental Desk
  • Children''s Activities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Computer in Room
  • Cribs Available
  • Desk with Lamp
  • DVD Player
  • Email Service
  • Executive Level
  • FAX
  • Free Newspaper
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High Speed Internet
  • Ice Machine
  • In Room Movies
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Lounge
  • Maid Service
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Outlet Adapters
  • Overhead Projector
  • Parking
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Room Service
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Satellite TV
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Temperature Control
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • White Board

Dining

Bistro 7
An elegant, food-first American BYO bistro located in the heart of Historic Old City. Chef/Owner Michael O’Halloran relies on a network of local, organic farmers for the pristine ingredients that form the basis for his eclectic American bistro dishes, and
La Locanda Del Ghiottone
The Scene – The single-storey restaurant gives off an inviting glow that's foreign Old City's trendy spots. Arrive early in the evening for seats, otherwise you'll end up waiting (which may give you enough time to run for a bottle of wine). Be prepared to
Chloe
New American cuisine offering many twists. The menu shines when sweetening the basics with fruit; there's tuna served with a soy-banana-ginger sauce and salmon in an orange glaze, served with kumquats, in-season. Start off dinner with the signature salad,
DiNardo's Famous Crabs
DiNardo's is the place to have your shell-cracking, claw-sucking, crab-eating feast...A Philly Tradition for 35 years, family-owned DiNardo's flies fresh Crabs in daily, Served "Hot and Dirty" Baltimore Style or Sauteed Garlic Style, with the DiNardo's fa
Kisso Suishi Bar
We would like you to come and enjoy our edible art here at Kisso Sushi Bar in the heart of Old City, Philadelphia. Kisso’s menu reflects the eclectic upbringing and taste of its chef and owner, Alex Park. Kisso Sushi Bar is a BYOB restaurant.
Coins Pub
Relax in a casual pub atmosphere while you enjoy delicious American specialties like our 100% Angus Beef Philly Cheese Steak at Coins, our on-site lounge. Sit back with friends and a refreshing beer while you watch the game and cheer on the Phillies.
Pizzicato Restaurant & Bar
Affordable cuisine. Great service.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted 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. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (97)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Overall score

3.7 / 5
97 out of 97
Amenities:
3.6
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.9

86% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

4
Deebra
Surf City, North Carolina
21 May 2012

Philly historic

Nice hotel. Ask mike on the night shift where to go or where to eat

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

4
ajg3
Maryland, USA
30 Apr 2012

Great location and friendly staff

We stayed here for 4 weekday nights and would recommend the hotel to others. We were able to check in early as well as check-out late. The front lobby staff were friendly and helpful. The rooms were standard and clean. We were near the elevator so there was occasionally foot traffic noise but nothing that woke us up during the night. Walls were a little thin and I could hear the room next door's wake-up call. The location of this hotel was excellent for seeing the sights. Parking was onsite with in and out privileges at $25/day. The restaurant was very slow for breakfast and took 25 minutes for oatmeal. We only ate there once.

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

Walk to Chinatown for some very good and inexpensive food.

Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

4
rinosmom
Simi Valley, CA, USA
7 Apr 2012

Senior trip

I took my son to Philadelphia for Mother/Son Senior trip before he leaves for college. It was such a wonderful trip! Besides the great company, the location is perfect! The hotel is close to everything you want to see and close to the transportaton you need to see things farther away. The front desk staff and bell staff are wonderful. The room was comfortable for our needs. The only negative is that the room didn't have a fridge in it. That is a huge bummer considering all of the great food you are surrounded by!

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

Buy the CityPass! It will get you into most everything you want to see PLUS passage on the double deckerbus - another must do!

Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

3
Ms. S
Mahopac, NY
13 Mar 2012

Great Location

This hotel is clean, the staff helpful and the perfect location. My sons loved the hotel and we will be staying there again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

2
Biz Travel
Business
Chicago, IL, USA
11 Mar 2012

Declining

Recently stayed for 4th time and noticed a significant decline in the staff. Front desk staff at checkin acted as if they were doing me a favor, breakfast service took over 90 minutes and one of the two waitresses was rudely instructing diners to move tables so she wouldn't have to walk as far. Past stays as recent as October '11 were much better, not sure what happened but hope they raise the standards to previous levels.

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

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Pizza place on the corner across from Starbucks.

Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

2
gopan50
Ukiah, CA
9 Mar 2012

visit family

checking in, the person put me in a handicap room. I requested another room and was turn down. Even though I had a proirity club rewards card. I was staying over 6 days. Had to call (2) twice to clean my room when I got back after 6 to 7 hours away.

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

all the attraction are right there within 1/2 mile.

Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

5
Rickelle
Charlotte, NC, USA
25 Dec 2011

Winter Break

I stayed for 7 nights, and this hotel was absolutely wonderful. The area was wonderful, the staff was great and helpful and they helped me with everything I needed. Would definitely stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

1
twistedpeg
New Jersey, USA
14 Nov 2011

STAY AWAY!!!!

Overpriced...was supposed to get adjoining rooms but was put in two separate handicapped rooms on 3rd floor -- one next to the elevators and one next to the gym!!! The noise was horrible, the room was vibrating when people would run on the treadmill, we would hear a big boom everytime someone dropped a weight on the floor. The rooms were extremely small, the bathrooms were molding and dirty. Huge dusty TVs. NOT worth a quarter of what I paid. Hotel wants to put 25,000 Reward Points in a Priority Club Rewards member account for me. No other compensation whatsoever. They can keep their points I would NEVER stay again!!!!!!!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

3
Aktraveler
Business
Alaska
24 Oct 2011

Nice, but noisy

The hotel was nice; however, my room was across from a fire station. This made for some noisy nights during my stay. I found the on-site restaurant to be overpriced; however, the staff directed me to some great restaurants in the area.

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

Business

Review of Holiday Inn PHILADELPHIA-HISTORIC DISTRICT

Reviewer score

4
Csmall51
New York, NY
17 Oct 2011

Pleased with last minute booking

I booked this hotel in the late evening and checked in 5 minutes later. The staff was friendly and the room was very nice. I will likely stay in this hotel in the future.

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

Nightlife 2 blocks and 2 avenues away. Very close.

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