Apparently not what it used to be. The property has been on the market for some two years and they…read moreseem to have stopped doing maintenance while they try to sell it. Pros: good location, good staff, free happy hour each night with snacks and wine. Cons: stained and discolored carpet and bath tile. Very limited options for breakfast. No fruit at all. Waffle machine seems to burn on the outside and stay raw on the inside.

The Alexander Inn has been a favorite of my wife and myself since 2019…read more We checked in Friday afternoon, Jan. 23, 2026. To be fair, there was a pending snow storm over the weekend, so reservations were few, and it's 17 degrees outside. The first observations weren't good. The bedspread appeared not to have been washed, the sink leaked water and, worst of all, the room was cold. REALLY COLD, maybe 55 degrees. (I don't carry a thermometer.) We did advise the front desk of the issues, and they did attend to the bedding, but were unable to increase the temperature. (Note: We did ask other guests about this. Some said their room was "fine" temperature-wise, and others said their room was "hot.") The breakfast offered to all guests is basic: bagels, English muffins, hard-boiled eggs, juice, tea, and fresh fruit. Their coffee was delicious and an attendant was on top of the breakfast bar at all times. We thought the front desk and custodian did their best, considering the challenges. Nevertheless, the rooms weren't up to past standards. We're disappointed with our recent visit and hope standards improve.

We booked a two-night stay at this hotel and were very happy with our choice! We made our…read morereservation through the Chase Edit Hotels program, which included great benefits such as a complimentary room upgrade when available, breakfast for two each day, free Wi-Fi, a $100 property credit, and early check-in and late check-out when available. We were very pleased with both the value and the overall experience. The entire team provided excellent service and made our stay memorable. A special thank-you to Ada for the warm check-in, Daud for assisting us with check-out, and Noah for being helpful when I called with a couple of questions. The breakfast staff and valet team were also wonderful. Everyone was friendly, and professional. We were delighted to receive an upgrade to a King Suite on the top floor. The suite was immaculate, spacious, and very quiet. We especially loved the beautiful marble bathroom, vanity table, spacious closet, and incredibly comfortable king bed. The living room was also very comfortable, with a large sectional sofa and beautiful accent pillows. The bathroom was beautifully appointed with Balmain shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soaps. The fragrance was absolutely divine and added a lovely luxurious touch to the experience. Although our reservation was for two nights beginning August 8, we decided to check out the following evening. This worked out perfectly for us, as we were able to leave at a time that was convenient for us and avoid the heavier traffic on our drive home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would absolutely book here again for another staycation. Highly recommended!

Lovely hotel in a wonderful neighborhood. 4.5 stars…read more Highlights: - Great location: in Rittenhouse which is a swanky part of town. Also accessible to lots of things in walking distance - Nice staff: greetings at the door on arrival and welcome backs were appreciated - Decent small buffet breakfast - Big lounge bar downstairs with seating and TVs - Comfortable beds - Provided few bottles/cartons of water per day - The Paraguay World Cup team was staying there so had a great buzz to it with their team and fans Lowlights: - Poorly designed happy hour menu which made it look like champagne and fries was part of that but only on Thursdays

A stunning place to stay when in Philly!…read more First off, the staff here are super accommodating, friendly, and have all got a great sense of humor. The night crew especially, they are the best! The view we had was wonderful, it was essentially all of downtown. We also tried to go up to the roof, or so we thought, but it is another indoor view of downtown. Don't get me wrong, it's still super pretty, especially at night! We were here during the world cup, so the lounge was open a bit later as well for the game viewing which was cool!

Save yourself a massive amount of frustration and stay elsewhere. Within an hour of checking in for…read morea five-day stay, I told the front desk that my keycard didn't seem to work in the elevator (or worked very intermittently with no apparent rhyme or reason), a light in my bathroom was flickering, and my AC unit was making a buzzing or vibrating noise. A bellhop helped me with the elevator keycard reader, but throughout my stay, it continued to be frustrating not just for me, but for everyone else I encountered in an elevator. I made a second request about the flickering light, which was never fixed. The AC was also not addressed, leaving me trying to sleep for two nights with it making a racket. Arriving in my room around 11pm on my third night, the buzzing AC was intolerable, so I called the front desk, who assured me someone would be up shortly. After a second call and 45 minutes--when I was exhausted and only wanted to shower and go to bed--someone finally came up, who, despite his best efforts, was not able to fully stop the aggravating sound. When I called the front desk for a third time and said that I expected to speak to a manager at 7:45am the following day, they couldn't be bothered to tell me that a manager wouldn't be in until 9am (when I was no longer available). Although they offered to switch rooms, that would have been even MORE inconvenient, since I'd have to repack and unpack again, plus it was pretty clear that they only perform maintenance when a guest tells them about a problem (so who knows what would be wrong with the next room). The only thing they managed to actually fix was the light in the makeup mirror in the bathroom. Despite two names and two credit cards on the reservation and assurances that charges would be split equally, when I used the express check-out link emailed to me, charges went only to one card and no folio was sent (despite the email promising it was automatic). Following up by phone took up yet MORE time, produced MORE inconsistent answers, and the only thing that this hotel is good at--apologies. Avoid, avoid, AVOID. Never again!

TL;DR: Great space, but probably wouldn't stay here again mainly due to noise…read more I first heard of this place via Google AI before checking Google, Yelp, and Reddit reviews. Not as much feedback as larger hotel chains, but everything I found was pretty positive. For the dates I was booking I had 2 ground-floor options available, one facing Front St., and another facing the rear. I chose the rear to reduce street noise. First impression of this place was amazing. The space felt more like a tastefully decorated studio apartment than a hotel. The appliances are modern, bathroom spacious, and everything seemingly clean. However, there were 2 immediate issues that put me off a bit: Firstly, I booked an extra day due to arriving on a red-eye with the hopes that the room would be good-to-go in order to catch up on some rest. However, I noticed right away that the HVAC was turned off and it was a fairly cold morning. I turned on the heat, but after waiting 2 hours there was no noticeable change in temperature. I will say the hotel was very responsive to my text messages, and were able to fix the issue remotely once I did reach out. Secondly, none of the outlets in the unit worked. I'm unsure if was related to the HVAC problem, but I was eventually able to locate the circuit breaker and noticed the circuits for the outlets were either tripped or turned off. Between the HVAC and electrical issues- any hope I had on catching up on rest was destroyed. The final issue that sealed the deal for me not returning was the noise. In fairness, our unit(#2) is adjacent to not only the main entrance, but also the rear faces a common space. There is a little patio/garden area that at first glance seems like it might be private, but due to a lack of a gate/door- I presume it is a common space. Look, I lived in NYC for a decade and am no stranger to noise, but this was beyond tolerable. During both nights we stayed, but especially the first night where we were already sleep deprived, noise was a huge issue for my partner and I. Between the hours of 1am to 3:30am 2 drunk guys entered and exited at least a dozen times. I don't know if they were on a coked up, late-night scavenger hunt or what, but what I do know is one was named Will from hearing it repeatedly. At 2:30am they decided it was a good time to stand outside our window rambling about nothing. We were able to fall asleep around 4am to be woken up promptly at 6am with music blasting and someone shouting. I don't know if the morning noise was from a nearby business or another guest, but the end result was no more than 2 hours of sleep before a wedding. I texted the hotel and they again responded very promptly saying they'd look into it, but I never received any follow up. EDIT: No such follow up was promised to me, but would have been helpful. All in all, the space itself is fantastic and hotel very responsive, but due to a few misses in attention to detail and the noise, I would not return to this location. Also, look- I understand that noise from other guests is beyond the immediate control of the hotel staff. The staff was responsive, friendly, and helpful. The review reflects only my willingness to recommend another person stay here based on my experience, and not at all on the staff. EDIT: In response to the reply from the hotel: I just checked my phone and email and can confirm that I did not receive any such follow up. Perhaps it was to the wrong number? Either way I did appreciate the quick responses. I also changed from 2 star to 3. 2 is too harsh given the crux of my complaint was beyond the hotel's control- and given the staff's friendliness.

Wow! This was probably the best stay I have ever had. First of all it's absolutely stunning. The…read morefurniture and architecture of the spot is unreal. It was the most cleanest place I have ever stayed & especially during Covid times. The staff was both super helpful and accommodating. It felt like more of an apartment/ air b n b then it did a hotel which I truly loved. Full kitchen and so much space! Their guest experience is the most important and they were totally attentive to our needs. I couldn't recommend this place enough. Right underneath the train in Fishtown but it wasn't an issue whatsoever, actually very relaxing to have the sound at night. I wish there were Stay Lokal's on the West Coast! They need more of you there. Thank you so much, would absolutely stay over & over.

Stopped by The Gas Lamp Hotel during Philly First Fridays. The front area of the hotel is set up…read morealmost like a small pop up gallery during the event, which is a fun use of the space. It was absolutely packed when we went. Every gallery on First Friday tends to have its own style and the artists they feature reflect that. This one leaned more toward pop art. Bright colors, bold graphics, and pieces that mix humor with commentary. Some of the works had pretty sharp messages that feel very tied to the current cultural moment. Because it was so crowded, my friend and I didn't stay too long. There were also quite a few tables with leftover food and half finished beers sitting out that hadn't been cleaned up yet, which made the space feel a little messy. It might just be because the turnout was bigger than expected. Still, it was cool to see the hotel participate and turn the space into a gallery for the night. Worth popping into if you're already doing the First Friday rounds.

Super vibey, and very affordable spot in Old City. The Gas Lamp is a really great option if you…read morealready know the city, and don't need the hotel to "do everything for you". You can walk to tons of spots along 2nd st., or your a short uber ride from center city. I'll be back in the 215th in July, and I'll definitely be giving my biz to The Gas Lamp again

Brand-new and affordable, minimalistic hotel in a great Center City location. Around $120 per…read morenight - no room service (who cares), but there is a coffee shop and restaurant in the hotel. You have to book online - not by phone, Philly needs an affordable Center City option for hotels - much cheaper than the Sonesta around the corner. Not a lot of services (no dry clreaning, etc) but for a short trip to Philly - it is a very affordable option. Yes, some rooms have bunk beds - say what??? I would prefer a queen, please. No king size rooms.

I stayed here on a Saturday night with my boyfriend during their opening week. Our experience was…read morepoor. We were well aware that the hotel is minimalistic and doesn't come with a lot of bells and whistles; however, we felt like the minimum things a hotel should provide were not provided to us. The air conditioner wasn't working when we got back to our hotel room after a night out in the city. We had set it to 68 and when we returned, the thermometer was still reading 77. We called down to the front desk for assistance and was told that she would check if engineering was available, yet we never heard back from anyone the entire night. When we checked in, we were told that there is someone available 24/7 for any assistance and we learned that this was not the case. Also at check out, we were never asked how our stay was, and our air conditioning issue was never even mentioned which shows that our issue/complaint fell on deaf ears. Overall, it was a very disappointing stay, especially for the price point. The hotel didn't seem like it was ready for opening week and should not be charging the prices it's charging for the level of service provided. For just a little bit more, we could've stayed somewhere nicer. We will definitely not be staying here again.

Amazing location and the inn keeper Lisa is phenomenal! The hotel is straight out of the gilded…read moreage, the rooms are ample with lots of light, but be warned there's lots of stairs. Lisa was very accommodating and even let me stay in an open suite that wasn't booked one of the nights of our stay. We arrived early and had no problem leaving our bags in the lobby, check in /check out was very smooth. Would recommend and 1000% stay again

Stayed here over the summer. Its 1 block from Angelos which is why we came, great location…read more The inn keeper was super friendly. Our room was nice and had turn of the century decor, rare and very unique. The friendly cats made my stay, I appreciated these furry greeters. Room was well furnished, fridge and TV were great and AC worked well. I would recommend

Local Philly: I needed an hotel to stay in due to power outages on my area. No hotels would…read moreaccept my cat and I wasn't leaving without her, until I found Kestrel. It was a home away from home. Reservations and check in was contactless. I was in an area that was surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops and the reading terminal! Located in a quiet studio apartment loft with excellent amenities. It was a new experience for me not dealing with hotel staff. I recommend this place and is my go to for future emergencies or to just chill. Shout out to Chris and Dan for a fabulous stay!

I loved my experience with Kestrel Hotel…read more Booking was easy. I booked and paid for the room and a spot to park in their two car garage online. Fifty percent was taken out right away, the rest about a week before. The Kestrel Hotel provided detailed instructions, about a week out, on how to check in. It is all done electronically. You enter the hotel and room via a code. Instructions were very clear, I had no issue. The room I stayed in consisted of a bed, full stove and refrigerator, a small sitting table with two chairs, an oversized chair by the bed, a large closet, a booklet full of local recommendations and full bathroom. The kitchen was stocked with oil and vinegar, a bag of pre-ground coffee from Elixr Coffee Roasters, a Chemex and kettle to make a pour over and some canned drinks (which I didn't touch so I can't vouch for them). The bathroom featured body wash and shampoo from a local soap place. During the stay, emailed instructions arrived about how to properly use the climate features in the room. On the day of checkout, another email arrived detailing how to take care of my garbage and what I needed to know to properly check out. The location is awesome. It is right around the corner from the Underground Arts venue. Elixr Coffee is nearby. It is just a short walk to Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown, Broad Street and the Center of the City. I enjoyed my stay so much, I've already booked another night there in September.