YOWIE Hotel & Shop

Yowie Hotel Just Opened in Philadelphia

"Founded by a Philadelphia native who trained at FIT and designed for brands like American Eagle and Ralph Lauren before returning home, this compact lifestyle boutique began as a pop‑up and became a 250‑square‑foot brick‑and‑mortar in 2016. It quickly earned a reputation as a hub for cutting‑edge local taste by spotlighting emerging talent and trends—everything from nonalcoholic aperitifs to amorphous ceramic vases—and serves as the curatorial heart that inspired and feeds the adjacent hotel project." - Regan Stephens Regan Stephens Regan Stephens is an award-winning freelance writer living in Philadelphia. She covers travel, food, and culture for outlets like Food & Wine, Travel + Leisure, People, and Fortune. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines