Love this Hostel!!!…read more Pros: Nice and clean(Room, restroom, shower, lobby, kitchen, lounging area) Have automatic coffee machine,(not those Kerig) $1 a cup. FREE BEER NIGHT!!! Have charging stations everywhere! Even by your bed AND in your locker!!! Have Rocky movie poster on every floor indicating which floor you are on. Rocky(1st floor), Rocky 2(2nd floor), Rocky III( 3rd floor), Rocky IV(4th floor). They have pool table, piano, board game for your entertainment. Tons of restaurants within walking distance. You do need your keycard to get into the hostel AND to the stairs to your room. They have vending/soda machine by the kitchen Cons: NO Elevator!!! Sometimes it's hard to walk all the way up to the top floor. You might missed this street if you were wondering around on Market st, if you walk past 2nd or 3rd st, you go too far because this Bank st is between those 2 streets. I almost got lost a few times. The water pressure in the shower was a bit weak, not strong at all, but they are pretty warm so that's good. I would highly recommend this hostel to anyone who are staying in town for a few nights.

I have stayed in hostels all over the world, but never in the States, as I feel like they don't…read morehave a good reputation here. I really wanted to be in Philly, because my church was having a fellowship weekend and my usual hosts were not available. This hostel was in the middle of an alley in the center of downtown, so very convenient location. It was spacious with front check in area, pool table, kitchen, couches, and games. The decor is colorful and fun, with plenty of Philly inspired artwork. I received my key card and towel, then headed upstairs to the room, which had a large window and 6 bunk beds. The space seemed to be clean and well kept. There was a towel hanging on one of the hooks, so I put my towel (of a different color) next to it. When I returned late that night, I noticed that my clean towel was no longer on the hook. I looked around and saw said towel haphazardly thrown on a lower bunk bed that was not mine. Why do people have to ruin things?! I cannot fathom how anyone could think it is appropriate to use and much less, touch, someone else's towel! Feeling quite upset, I had to go back down to the front desk (which was thankfully 24 hours) in order to get a new towel. After that, I made sure to lock up my towel. The bathroom for the floor was pretty well maintained. Kitchen was nice and cute with plenty of spots to sit. There was free tea, as well as a machine providing coffee and chai for $1. I selected the Chocolate Chai, which was a comforting blend of rich cocoa and warm spices from the chai flavor. Overall, service was welcoming. The guests mostly kept to their own group, which is not what I'm used to when I'm in hostels internationally. However, I didn't really mind since I was barely there. I might consider staying again, but only as a last resort.

I stayed here overnight back in late October 2018 for the Terror Behind the Walls event at the…read morePenitentiary. It was my first time staying in a hostel, and it was a great experience! The staff who run the hostel were really cool, friendly, and helpful. My room was clean when I had arrived, and I was given an acceptable time to leave my room (11:00). My room had sound proofing foam covering every wall every wall but I still could hear whom ever walked past the door, who ever was outside in the common area, and in the room above me. However that's because the building itself is old, like most of the buildings in that part of Philly. I was lucky and I had the room to myself, which was neat and clean. Same for the nice sized bathroom and shower stall. There were small lockers provided in the room for me to keep my stuff in. I thought they were kind of small, as I only had room for my stuffed backpack (which I had to put in horizontally to get it to fit) and my overnight bag, but otherwise it wasn't a problem for me. My only complaint about the room I stayed in was the mattress, it was too thin for me, but then again I am a bigger bloke so.... Anyways, they have a strict no food or drink policy in the rooms, however water is an exception to this rule. And they perform routine room checks starting around 8 in the morning, or so. The location is very convenient! There's a small book shoppe one door down, the Liberty Bell, Edgar Allen Poe's house, Penn's Landing, and Benjamin Franklin's Old House are all within walking distance right on or off of Market Street. It's also easy to get to the Reading Terminal Market, the Convention Center from there too if you use Market Street as a "main road" if you travel by foot. Final notes; this hostel sells locks for the lockers, some deodorants, toothpaste, and the like, however there is a 5 Below just up the road. And they do host event Nights-one of them is a Night at the nearby Dave and Busters! (Saturday, I think?) Anyways, I will stay here again in the future.

My FIRST time staying at a Hostel and it was the best experience ever!!! The staff here are so…read moreincredible and friendly! I was in town for a conference and I was on a "shoestring" budget. I found this spot on Airbnb and I lucked out as it was just 3 nice blocks from my conference! This place is incredibly lean and organized. I felt very safe! It felt like college life! They have happy hour nightly from 8p-9p for guests and we played card games! We had a blast! I would definitely stay here again!

Definitely a home away from home. A short drive from New York city going to Jim Thorpe was a great…read moreway to spend the weekend. My friend came across Mary's Guesthouse via the internet and booked the place for two nights. She did most of the planning and she did very well especially in choosing this place to stay. I never had the privilege to stay in guesthouses before and surely this will not be my last after a great experience at Mary's Guesthouse. The owner Tom was beyond amazing. One of the most hospitable Americans I've met since I move here from the Philippines. My friends and I (a group of 6 people) came late on Friday around 11 pm, and I'm sure it was such an inconvenient time to arrive but Tom is such a gracious host. He greeted us outside his house while we were parking in the streets. It was pretty cold and the thought of him waiting for us made us feel welcomed. He helped us with our luggage, opened the door for us and even reserve a parking spot for us. And the moment he opened the door, I swear I instantly feel at home. He let us relax a bit before he made a quick tour of the place. It was a big guesthouse and it was more than enough space for 6 people, it could accommodate more I'm sure. It has 3 floors, 3 guestrooms and 2 full baths. Each room has at least 2 - 3 beds. Living room has 3 couches, a piano, and assorted books and magazines arranged beautifully. I love the postcards wall situated in 1 corner of the living room, postcards given to Tom and Michelle (tom's wife) from friends all over the world (That's how friendly they are :)). Adjacent to the living room is the dining area equipped with two dining tables, and at the back of the house would be the kitchen - equipped with stove, microwave, ref, basic utensils, pots and pans, recycling bin, trash bags, coffee mugs.. etc. The bedrooms are moderate in sizes, I love how the bed are great to sleep in, even the bunk beds. comforters, sheets, pillows are provided of course. The bathroom is very clean, you could sleep in it, roll over the floor if you want , that's how clean it is. The guesthouse is old but very well maintained. Tom and Michelle did a really great job. For the price we paid, it was definitely worth it. I love the place. What made it even worth our while was the immense hospitality of Tom. He made sure we were ok and settled. He left a note when we got home after our ski trip (how sweet is that!!!). He came by for breakfast to say good morning, when we offered our Filipino breakfast, he never hesitated to try it (I appreciate that). He was eager to learn how our ski trip went. I know he had a lot to offer with regards to things to do in Jim Thorpe. But unfortunately, we only stayed 2 nights and never really get to experience what the town has to offer. The guesthouse is perfectly located in this small charming town. In the summer, our goal is to come back for whitewater rafting. I hope we can come back and if we do, I'll definitely call Tom and book Mary's Guesthouse again. The place, the price and the host is just the right combination for a great weekend. I cannot thank Tom enough for his kindness and hospitality. I wish a lot of people would visit his place because the experience was just amazing.

Mary's Guesthouse is an economical place for groups and families to use as a home-base when…read moreexploring the amazing little town of Jim Thorpe PA. As of April 2014, Mary's is no longer renting rooms or beds, they are strictly a 'house rental' wherein you must rent the whole house for a minimum of two nights. Economically, if you have 5 people or more, it's a good deal. If you have 7 or 8, it's a great deal. You get a whole house: 3 bedrooms (actually 4 because there's a little one they don't tell you about), 2 full baths, a living room, kitchen, dining room and even a little courtyard out back. Don't expect fancy! This place has been used as a guesthouse/hostel for the past 10 years and it definitely shows that it's been 'lived in,' but it's still clean and comfortable. Oh, and without a TV - that's right, they don't have cable - you might think you'll be bored, but you won't even miss it, there's so much to do, and you can talk with your friends all night without electronic noise interrupting all the time. Kind of nice... And the location is great - walkable to everything in town - restaurants, shops, music and you can ride bike from the house right to a couple of the rail-trails.

Absolutely Filthy. This has got to be one of the fithiest hotels we have ever been in. We checked…read morein, went to the room, looked it over, and walked right back out. The refrigerator was dirty, it was not clean at all and had black mold inside. But the bathtub.....the WORST. There was sooo much hair in tub and on the sides. When asked, the owner said he just cleaned it. There is no way he cleaned anything. Don't bother to look at the beds, they are disgusting. I would not put to much stock in the reviews that say its cozy, it's not. How this hotel is still in business is beyond me

I reserved a room once again at the Penn Amish Hotel and wanted to post these photos, since the…read moreones posted on Yelp are outdated. My husband and I appreciated the fridge and microwave, the USB charging ports, and the clean bathrooms. This motel is newly renovated and clean, the staff is friendly and helpful.

Plenty of free parking here. Miles of wooded hiking and off trail biking out the back door…read more It is but a hop, skip and jump down wooded trails to the bus stop and you are a bus ride away from the most historic U.S. city. Amazing combination of location, amenities, charm.

First, let me say that I've never been a big fan of Hostels, with that being said, this is a pretty…read moregood hostel, especially for large groups. I will say that driving up to the Chamounix Mansion could have been a scene from a B-horror movie, a big old house in the middle of the woods. Our experience was nothing like that though. Claire and Andie are the house managers and both were nice and accommodating. They supplied sheets, linens, blanket and a pillow. You need to bring your bathroom supplies (towel, deodorant, shampoo, soap, toothbrush etc). Our Scout troop stayed here and we had both buildings, the Mansion and the cottage which is across a lawn/courtyard area. Their main kitchen/dining area is in the basement of the mansion which fit 70 scouts with a little room to spare. Since it was the first week in April and it was warm, 70 degrees, the AC was not on yet but they have several pedestal room fans which made it adequate. Each room had several bunk beds, lights, outlets etc. The mansion and the cottage each had a common room with a TV in it. They have free wifi but you get a strong signal on your cell phone without it. Overall we had a good experience and I definitely recommend it for large groups.

If what you're looking for is inexpensive, this is probably about as good an inexpensive hotel if…read moreyou're going to find in the area. The bed was reasonably comfortable, and I was pleased with the quality of the television and the refrigerator. The coffee maker was functional, although I did not drink any of it. The bathroom shower was very difficult to use, and seemed only capable of putting out scalding hot water. The towels were very thin and not especially comfortable to use. We were disappointed when we came back to our room the second evening and found that it had not been made up. We had not left instructions of any sort for our room to be left alone so this was somewhat surprising. What little interaction we had with the staff was relatively pleasant, but you get the sense that the people that work here are not terribly enthusiastic about this place. Another frustration was the various smells that we encountered throughout the property. Overall this place was fine, but I don't think I'll be staying here again.

We stayed an an arachnophobia room I killed 5 spiders there…read morewere spider webs everywhere in the room it was disgusting and disturbing. OH and it's a lawsuit waiting to happen the window didn't lock on the THIRD FLOOR. Lean on it and it would open and you'll fall right out. It should be condemned!!!

Seems like this is an older motel 6. Lots of tangerine paint on the walls. I feel like I've time…read moretraveled back into the mid 70's with the vibe. Was taken care of and clean inside. Staff were friendly and helpful making suggestions about events in town. ( which there were none really ) Free cup of coffee in the morning.

The hotel does not let people check in under 21 (i'm 20 my bf is 23). He works nights so instead of…read moregiving the front desk his id, or having us put down a refundable security deposit like any other normal hotel, she told me I couldn't check in so I had to go wait in my car for my bf to get off about 4 hrs in 90 degree weather. The second thing was the elevator smells like cat pee but there is a sign that says no cats. There is also a sign saying no marijuana on the property, which is crazy considering I am legal and have a card. I take pills at night from the dispensary to help me sleep, who are they to tell you no. I get not being able to smoke it in the hotel but not being able to have anything is ridiculous. Next the fire alarm went off saturday about 1 am and was so loud and they didn't turn it off for like two minutes. AND the showers and so small and the tubs look like this. ANDDDD we got a king size bed and there was only 3 pillow on it....3 flat pillows mind you. Terrible one of the worst hotels i've stayed in around this area. DO NOT RECOMMEND.