I loved my experience with Kestrel Hotel.
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. read more