Penn's View Hotel

I am just finishing a stay at the Penn View Hotel. It was one of the less expensive options when booking through the site my company uses so I was skeptical but other members from my team were staying here so I decided to give it a try. It is a gem of a hotel in a great location in Old City walking distance to great restaurants, the President's house and other historical sites. You can tell that it is family owned as there is a great attention to detail. The rooms are very clean and well cared for. Wifi was easy to log onto and works very well. The bed was very comfortable. There is a wall AC but it cooled the room well. The rooms have high ceilings and mini balconies. It feels as though I am in a bedroom vs. a hotel room. There is an Italian restaurant on the first floor that I unfortunately will not have time to try but the menu looks great. I would definitely recommend this hotel - it is a great value!

I have now stayed at Penn's View twice, once in September of 2024, and again in August of 2025. I cannot accurately express how wonderful this hotel and the people that keep it running truly are. Antonio and his staff always go above and beyond to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The rooms are always spotless upon arrival, and the housekeeping staff do a wonderful job of getting you exactly what you need. I cannot wait until my next visit!!!

Great place to stay. Antonio went above and beyond in making me feel welcome and helping any way he could, even moving a refrigerator into my room from another room. He also let me stay in my room an hour past checkout as my Amtrak train wasn't leaving until 2:30pm. The front desk staff and the restaurant staff were also very friendly and accommodating. Food at the restaurant was delicious. Location was perfect, ambiance of hotel was great. Gave 5 stars overall, 5 for location, 5 for rooms, 4 for service. If there was one thing to improve on - I stayed from Friday till Monday and only had my room cleaned once which I had to ask the housekeeper cleaning a room near mine to please clean mine as well - there was a language barrier as Antonio and another hotel employee came up and cleared up the miscommunication. Overall a great stay!

Rooms I was in was a queen with a small balcony that looked out on the bridge that takes you from old city to the water front. There was a somewhat restricted view of the Delaware river but it was visible. Noisy but very cool to open a window and get a vibe of the city. Great location for historical as well as old city nightlife. Fun to walk in any direction to enjoy and explore,|Parking is tight but right next to the hotel and the space is open, outside, under the foot bridge. It felt very secure for an outdoor parking spot in Philly.|Bathroom was very good size with good water pressure, Extremely comfortable bed.|Great restaurant in the building and multiple options anywhere you walk.

Delightful old school Hotel,nice, comfortable room and top shelf service. Complimentary coffee and delicious muffins in the morning,the restaurant looked good,no time to try it unfortunately, also some good looking happy hour deals. Incredibly convenient location in old Town. I highly recommend it.

Beautiful historic hotel in beautiful Olde City Philadelphia. My fiancé and I had a wonderful time here and will make sure to book again in the future. Rooms are on the smaller side which we enjoyed. Very clean and peaceful with a balcony. Antonio at the desk is great! We look forward to stay with you again!

The hotel has very well-preserved Baroque architecture, a historic hotel with a grand character and elegance. The service is outstanding; Antonio at the front desk is the soul of the hotel, he deserves a raise. He's a charming and very helpful person. This hotel has become one of my favorites in Philadelphia. The room was very comfortable with a historic, cozy, romantic, and very charming feel.

I’m delighted with my recent trip to Philadelphia and Penn’s View Hotel. The building is remarkable, the staff is outstanding and the rooms and services everything you could want. The in-house restaurant Panorama is exceptional, the wine list is something that must be seen. |It’s in Olde Town so the history of the city is apparent as you walk out the door, around the corner and on to an old stone street. So much history is an easy walk away.|Both times I’ve stayed at the Penn’s View I have felt welcomed and well taken care of. Thank you Antonio, Alex, Victoria, Dillon, Sylvia, John and everyone.

Charming hotel !!! comfortable beds, nice linens. Perfect after travel restaurant with AMAZING wine bar and nice food . I loved my room .. loved the view of the water and the location is ideal . Fast trip from the airport , 7 min ride to Reading Terminal Market . This is a special small hotel ... I will be back

Disgusting rooms + noisy highway + horrible service Had to checkout early. If you are traveling on business for a large convention conference, be careful as the hotels will all book up closer to the date and you will be stuck with a room at Penn's View Hotel should you need to cancel your reservation after checking if the rooms are clean in person. Not a fun night. Management offered me 4 different rooms which all had hair and/or red stains on the sheets (not sure what the red was...) and or pillows. I finally asked for some clean sheets, and they gave me sheets with dark stains on the pillow case and hair in the sheets... things took a turn for the worst when I tried pulling out towels to lay over the bed only to find a rotten smelling towel with stains on it.... Throughout the night, it was so incredibly loud from the traffic outside I had to stuff my ears with earplugs. then in the second night they claimed they "deep cleaned" my room and I came back to more hair on my bed and small stains on the towels... slightly cleaner towels than from the first night... To top it all off, I read reviews on here from 10 years ago that said the breakfast was good... nowadays the breakfast is only muffins and coffee. It's a shame

Great historic hotel in convenient location. The room was comfortable and clean. Check-in was easy, very personable and friendly. Had a wonderful conversation with Alex, the bartender, who took time to talk with us and personally invited us to return and stay at Penn's View on our next stay in Philadelphia. Which we most definitely will do!

I enjoyed my stay at Penn's hotel. Ayana went that extra step to get what I requested when I made the reservations on the phone, thank you plus she's sweet, polite and friendly, in fact all the stuff were friendly nice. The hotel is in a nice location, it's clean, bright, with some nice furniture. I had a nice queen size room, with a sweet sort of balcony, that was partly over looking the waterfront and part of the city. I know they have larger rooms and with fireplaces also here. Definitely try their upscale, delicious restaurant next door, with a great selections of wines. Otherwise you can walk to the many local ones. Plus if you like to walk, like I do, walk up Market Street from the hotel, just 30 minutes or so, for all historical landmarks, museums and much more. Next time I visit Philly, I'll be definitely staying here again but in one of your king-size rooms with a fireplace

I can't say enough good things about this hotel and the absolutely enjoyable stay we had. The manager and staff went out of their way to make our stay as pleasant as possible. The hotel restaurant was first class as well , Room was large and very comfortable.Conveniently located and within walking distance of many of the must see's in historic Philadelphia you can't go wrong by staying in this hotel

a year later and all was great, Stayed in the room we like, unfortunately couldn't check in early as the room wasn't ready till normal check in time, got a note under the door on Saturday morning that there would be no housekeeping that day which really didn't matter to us as we know how to make a bed and any supplies, linens, toiletries were made available. the parking garage next door has upped their prices to $35 a day so don't be surprised as the hotel website still states $30.00. Antonio i missed you on the way in and out but hope to see you next year!

Stayed here for a quick visit to Philadelphia and it was close to a friends place. Pro: Good prices. Decent sized bar. Parking is located right next to hotel, in a separate lot. (paid lot) Room was average. Walking distance to Penn's Landing Not so Pro: Lobby area is small, one attendant. Elevator is small and slow. Staff uses it also, tight when you have to share with a cart. Bartender is slow and not prepared. Bathroom in room was small. All about the location.

Beautiful and pleasant hotel. The location in Old City is very convenient and the rooms are very neat, clean and comfortable. The service from the staff here and in the Panorama restaurant is excellent. My stay here was overall very nice

We found Penn's View Hotel online and it looked like the perfect place to stay for a few days in early May in Philly. I called and Chloe answered. She was delightful and so helpful, making our booking experience seamless. Her customer service and knowledge was stellar in subsequent phone calls and emails, too. Everything was exactly as she'd described about our queenbed riverview room with private terrace. We'd never stayed in Old City before and promptly fell in love with how walkable and fun it was. So many nearby bars and restaurants, and such a lovely part of town! We couldn't have been happier with the room, the hotel and the staff. Chloe was unfortunately out of town during our stay, but she made sure that Antonio took care of us. And he was wonderful, too. Everyone at Penn's View really went out of their way to make our stay (and my wife's birthday) perfect, and it was. Can't wait to go back again!!

As others have remarked, this hotel is truly perfect as your Philly base camp. It's walking distance to SO much good stuff. It's also right off 95 so it's easy as heck to get to. There's on-site parking right next to the hotel. Be aware that it's like $30 a night; that's pretty much normal Philly prices but whew! However, it's also steps away from a large metro stop so maybe you wanna leave your car in the suburbs, just saying. The hotel itself is quirky and cute. The beds are soft and cushy and I slept really well; the pillows were perfect. The bathrooms were nice and the water pressure was excellent. Weirdly, our bathroom had no towel bars or hooks whatsoever. But I'm not Martha Stewart so I just hung my towel on a chair. The in-house restaurant was lively and the menu was quite intriguing, although, full disclosure, we only had drinks there. There's three steep steps to get in and out of the hotel entrance so I had to knock a point off for lack of accessibility.

We just had our second stay at Penns View, the last was 5 years ago. The hotel is my favorite that I've stayed in in the city. Parking is easy to get in and out of and is reasonable for a hotel in old city. The staff is welcoming and the rooms are cozy and clean. My favorite part is the deep soaking tub after a long day walking around Philadelphia. It's definitely worth booking this hotel if you want to stay convenient to old city and the market Frankford line.

First, the good; -Relatively comfortable bed and clean room -Antonio at the front desk was a nice guy -Felt relatively safe inside The bad: -Extremely haggard and unsafe neighborhood -Patriot parking next to the hotel is 100% unacceptable. I wrote a separate review on the rude, sketchy situation going down there. -Wrote in a $40 discount for my first night into my bill due to being military but failed to honor the discount and charged me the regular price -Loud due to thin walls and windows with difficult to control temperatures Penn's View needs to do something about the Patriot's Parking lot next door. It feels like it is run entirely by a gang.

I literally can't wait to stay at Penn's View Hotel again! The whole stay was seamless! *Let's start with this. Easy booking through the hotel website. *Very reasonable prices *It was 7 minutes walking from the Museum of the American Revolution where I was helping out at an event during my visit. *It's across the street from a number of shops and restaurants *Parking lot next door wasn't cheap, but the customer service was very nice. *Upon getting there they told me that they went and complimentarily upgraded my room to a King Size Bed from a Queen Size. *The front desk was super nice when I got there. She was so friendly and joyful. *Restaurant downstairs "Panorama" was quite good. I ordered lunch from there one day and was really surprised at how delicious it was. *The room was a nice size *The bathroom was a nice size as well! *Jetted tub... though, I'm not sure where the switch for this was... but maybe next time. *The bed was super comfortable *Large desk *Nice exposed brick on one of the walls *Loved the large oriental rug in the room. *Check out was swift and easy *Internet was fast *Did I mention it was a great location *Man, I just really enjoyed my stay here. Not to mention! I accidentally left something at the hotel, and they have SO NICE about coordinating getting it back to me. Just the most pleasant. If I had to complain about something... it would probably be how slow the elevator is. But as you can see there... I'm really reaching. 5 stars all around. Like I said, I can't wait to stay here again! It's also like 10 minutes walking I think from the Liberty Bell :)

Another great stay at Penns View Inn. Antonio is so nice and ready to accommodate you. Can't say enough good this about this hotel. Can't wait to go back. !

What bad thing can I say about this place, not one thing. This is by far one of the most beautiful hotel that I've stayed in during my Philly visits. It's romantic and cozy. The view is spectacular. The gentleman at the front desk, Antonio is lovely he was so sweet and very helpful. My next visit will be valentine's day and this where I'll be staying. Until next time Penn's View, thank you for making my stay so enjoyable.

This hotel is a classic. It is beautiful on the inside despite its age. My huge complaint was the air conditioner. Every time it went to turn on it made a extremely loud banging sound that sounded like a gun shot. It would wake both of us up in the middle of the night multiple times. The smoke detector was dangling from the ceiling and did not appear to be working either. The hotel however was clean and in decent location compared to stores and restaurants. The bed was comfortable and clean.

I was worried about staying at this hotel at first because they literally don't have any pics of the bathrooms on their website. I only stayed here due to a bachlorette party so there wasn't really a choice when it came to making bride happy. We arrived to an updated bathroom in our room, so thankfully it wasn't old and gross (which was our initial thought on why there weren't any pics). I think they left out bathroom pics since they were updated and didn't fit the historic nature of the hotel. The literal door key to open our room did however, it's also on a HUGE chain, so ladies this might be inconvenient while going out. Pros: - Walking distance to some places; Penn's landing - Quick Uber ride to South Side (?) and Reading Terminal Market area - Updated bathrooms - Free breakfast (continental, limited) - Largest wine bar downstairs - Cute breakfast area - Coffee offered at reception during the day, water offered 24/7 Cons: - Huge room key - A/C and heater unit is VERY LOUD, we had to keep it off at night - Bed is uncomfortable - Queen room is small - Doors lock at midnight, so must show key and get attendants attention for entry - Have to do U turns (in a car) to get to hotel due to surrounding one way streets

Very nice Little hotel, I will not give it five stars because although the rooms are very nice with fireplace inside and decorated like the 1800s they are very loud, I can hear the cars all night long they need to work on soundproofing the windows. The restaurant bar downstairs is very pleasant, a little Godey and cheesy with a loud Italian fashion, but the food and prices are very good. Their rooms are beautiful inside

Penn's View Hotel, and especially GM Antonio. You HAVE to consider this hotel, right in Old City, before booking one of those large chain hotels. We had Penn's View as our 'wedding block' hotel, so about 15 guests stayed, including us. They were attentive, considerate and helpful. Antonio went over and above to make sure our guests were well taken care of. It's also a lovely, elegant, very clean hotel. We will be back!

Love, love, love, love this cute little hotel! It was my friend and I's first time traveling to Philly and luckily we found a great deal on a hotel at Penn's View. Once we arrived, the woman at the front desk was extremely inviting and was quick to check us in. To our surprise, we received a free upgrade! Penn's View uses real keys instead of key cards which is a cute little touch to this historical and home-y feeling hotel. They also offer complementary breakfast! Once we arrived in our room we were in awe at how adorable the wallpaper, wood furnitures, and old time-y decor looked! There was a gas fireplace in our room along with a queen sized bed, small table with two chairs, 2 dressers, a small television, and a bathroom with a MASSIVE tub! It was the perfect size for my friend and I and we both agreed that we would definitely be staying at this hotel next time we were in Philly again! On top of all the wonderful decor, the view was breathtaking. We were on the 4th floor so we had a great view of the bridges and Penn's landing. It's located in an area that has a ton of restaurants, stores, and bars so no uber or cab is necessary to explore the Old City area! The only thing that customers should know is that Penn's View hotel does not have its own parking lot, although there is one directly adjacent to the hotel where you can pay $26 per night to leave your car. When that parking lot fills up though (like it did for my friend and I) there are other lots available around the block that are still within walking distance to Penn's View. We actually found one for $20 per night right around the corner!

A small Italian Pensione in the US! While your eclectic room with a view is of the Ben Franklin Bridge, you will feel transported to Venice (if your imagination is that good). European quality lodging. Then there is Panorama: Everything I have had in their dinning room including a simple breakfast is PRIMO. PERFECT. The wine bar is the GOLD standard. Well planned flights please any level of aficionado. Philadelphia is so lucky.

Wonderful hotel in Olde City. Been there twice. A lovely European Boutique hotel with hardwood floors, Oriental rugs and a beautiful Juliet Balcony with a view of the Delaware River. The Front Office Manager, Antonio, was so very accommodating and efficient. Thank you, Antonio, for my wonderful downtown Phila stay.

Don't miss this treasure! Hubby and I were celebrating a special occasion and we didn't want a standard chain hotel. This place was absolutely charming. Great location- walking distance to Independence Hall and Liberty Bell and tons of nice eateries in the downtown area. If you are looking for something unique and classy, Penn's View will not disappoint.

I love this hotel! It's old world European charm. Very comfortable beds, accommodating and competent staff, beautifully appointed rooms. It's small, boutique like, mature. Conveniently located in Old City, with a parking lot next door. Wonderful Italian resto on 1st floor, with incredible wine selection. This hotel is my first go-to whenever my fiancé comes into Philly.

What's great about Penn's View Hotel is that not only is the location beyond stellar (walking distance to many amazing restaurants and bars [to include the one in its own lobby, Panorama]), but the old school charm one feels while staying here is amazing. Yes, the hotel is historic but one wouldn't really get that from first glance. The upgrades in the hotel are fabulous and very modern yet you still feel that "vintage" and cozy feeling when you stay here. Example, most historic and older hotels keep their original sinks, wall paper, paint etc. Not here. The look is to keep the old fashioned feeling but yet the paint isn't chipping like older hotels and the fixtures are modern (we had an awesome gas fireplace in our room). Staff was very friendly and accommodating (called cabs for us, assisted with luggage, etc). Overall an excellent stay!

I loved! LOVED this place, from the atmosphere, location ,and friendly staff, the building is also covered in artwork. Transit system right outside the building, and the L is one block down. They also have a weekly breakfast in their lounge, that consists of a waffle maker, egg boiler, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, breads, muffins, cereal etc.... there is something for everyone. Free Wifi, and its not the annoying wifi that asks you to log in every time, you do it once and you are good for the duration, as well it was a nice and fast. My room was clean every day when i returned, as well i was greeted by the friendly staff, the rooms were a decent size, and decorated well. Beds are firm but not rock hard. It was also super quiet. Another fantastic feature is that the parking lot next to the hotel is staffed 24hrs and is moderately priced but similar to other close parking lots. My experience was i turned in to the lot and was greeted with a guy who told how long i was staying he charged my credit card appropriately and gave me a tag for the the rear view. This will be my place of choice for any future visits to Philadelphia.

I had the pleasure of staying at this charming cozy hotel. My room was immaculate! I could not find one speck of dirt anywhere. Hardwood floors, nice bedding with a very comfortable bed and a room with a view to boot. My room was located close to the gym. The gym is small but it gets the job done. There are a lot of shops and restaurants within walking distance. They do offer parking but it's a bit steep. In the morning they offer a complimentary breakfast which is very tastefully laid out. All in all I would definitely stay again. It's was very enjoyable stay! I would have given 5 stars but the price to park my car knocked it down to 4.

It's a bit dated in interior design but what do you expect, this entire community is historical so the building structures are beautiful yet dates. I am giving them 3 stars not because I did not enjoy my stay, I did. But, the carpet in the hallway and room had a weird smell and that did not work well with my allergies yikes! But the bed was super comfy, the jacuzzi in my room was relaxing and their continental breakfast was really delicious!!!!!! I would probably visit them again but it wouldn't be a good thing for someone with allergies

Penns View Hotel is a hidden gem at the foot of Market Street, within walking distance of many, many great venues in Old City to include Penns Landing, itself. A short note to the City of Philadelphia - Penns Landing is in need of some touching up since we saw a lot of superficial damage while attending the Commissioning of the USS Somerset. Back to Penns View ... Our room was very comfortable and very quiet considering that the hotel was totally full for the 2 nights we stayed. The complimentary breakfast was very, very good. We had a coupon for Panorama Ristorante due to a special deal and ended up eating lunch twice and dinner once. More on that when I update my review for the restaurant and bar. Ask for Room 307 or 407 for a very charming experience. The hotel is well appointed and had everything we needed. Even though I didn't use it, the exercise room was nice. Comfortable bedding and a staff that is second to none. Antonio, one of the managers, was helpful and responsive to our every request. A hotel with solid wood doors and real keys - how nice is that? We will definitely return. One thing - parking in the area is at a premium and you don't want to consider trying to get around it. The meter attendants don't take any prisoners and are quick to ticket and tow. There is a lot adjacent to the hotel that provides 24 hour parking ( with unlimited in/out privileges ).

I stayed at this hotel this weekend and it is now my favorite place to stay. And i have stayed at many. The rustic feel was amazing, hard wood floors, brick and throw rugs. The staff was very kind and attentive. The location is amazing with easy access to Old Philadelphia. Everything we needed was within walking distance. Surprisingly, with our room facing Market St., the noise wasn't very noticeable. The room and hotel was very clean. The bath towels and wash cloths were very soft and even the soap wasn't the usual hotel soap that dries your skin out. I was extremely impressed by this hotel and I plan to stay there anytime I'm in Philadelphia!

I wanted to surprise my bf with a room in the city. We already did the posh botique in NYC a few months ago, so I was looking for a bed & breakfast kind of feel, and Penn's View Hotel was exactly what I was looking for, and reasonable priced for being right in the city. We got the king-sized bedroom with fireplace and jacuzzi tub. I loved the interior - brick wall, old fashioned furniture and bedding as I expected, but still nice all the same. The room faced the river and 95, so it was a little noisy, but really you can't beat the location. The free continental breakfast was pretty good, toast, baked goods, waffles and fruit. And yes, you do have to hardboil your own eggs. And a helpful staff! I would definitely come back for another stay.

A recent two-night stay... Easy check-in. Lovely standard queen room - comfortable and quiet for restful nights' sleep. Friendly and helpful front desk and cleaning staff. I approached one of the cleaning staff the morning of our check-out to ask her if I might get a bar of their lovely-smelling hand soap to bring home with me. She cheerfully obliged, saying that her daughter likes the small tokens, too. Morning breakfast buffet with baked scone-like things, fresh fruits, bananas, cartons of yogurt, mini boxes of cereal, eggs to boil as you choose, and waffle irons with pre-poured cups of batter for you to make your own, plus coffee and orange juice. Plenty there to fill up your tank before heading out for the day. If you like to drink rich, strong coffee, go outside and walk behind the hotel and passed Christ Church about two blocks to "Old City Coffee". Their espresso is excellent. Down the hall from the check-in desk is their restaurant and bar. Both are well worth your time and money. I would gladly stay at this hotel again the next time I am in Philadelphia.

I spent this past weekend (10-21-22 to 10-23-22) at the Penn's View, as a staging area for a wedding. The bridal party on the third floor, and the groom's on the second. Upon arrival, as soon as the desk knew we were with the Bride, the Hotel Manager, Antonio, came out to the lobby to greet everyone personally. He assured us that anything we needed would be provided for us. (and boy was it ever) I travel for a living, so when I say "I have never felt so cared for EVER!" I mean it with all of my heart. From super clean and comfortable rooms, to Antonio himself surprising the Bride with a complementary bottle of Champagne, our weekend was extraordinary. Located in the Olde City section of Philadelphia, Penn's view is close to everything historical. I cannot praise the staff higher if I wanted to! Put the Penn's View Hotel on the very top of any Philadelphia travel plans. you won't regret it!

Pluses: good location, pleasant & helpful staff, good breakfast included (and excellent service by Carol); good size & quiet room, close to transportation. Minuses: View from our room is of brick wall of building across alley; anemic shower (but adequate); 'sitting area' is a chair in corner next to TV so you can't watch if sitting in it. Missing things the staff provided when asked: menu for room service; only 1 bathrobe for 2 guests. For the price this is a good choice to be a tourist. We would return.

We had a very nice visit. The staff is friendly , the room very clean and nicely decorated we it a gas fireplace and a jacuzzi tub!

A great weekend retreat for a happy couple visiting Penns View. The restaurant has expansive wine bar and it's captivating rooms continue to show why Penns View has been around so very long. We got in late, and most of the local restaurants were closing. We were able to get a seating and enjoy food and drink without having to hustle. Room service to enjoy flights of wine in privacy was an added perk. In 2021, knowing that staffing is challenging; the upstairs staff were kind and more than capable they didn't appear rushed. Nice job management for being good to your staff, so they come to work and remember what customer service is. Kudos to all.

Amazing staff at this great little hotel. Centrally located to all the historic sites. Our room was very nice and super clean. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are visiting Philadelphia.

This place is cute and quaint and had an intense vintage feel. Our room key was an actual key unlike the card keys you would see at more modern hotels. CUTE. Staff was super polite and nice. But nothing super impressive. The majority of people we saw staying the hotel looked like upper middle class business people. At the complimentary breakfast the next morning me and my party felt a little out of place. I was totally digging the jazzy music and almost felt like I was at an upscale gathering where everyone talked in whispers and the only thing you could hear was the soft clinking of our ceramic plates.... Ahh the elegance. Anyways over all the place was clean and our room cozy/quaint! Our view wasn't anything extraordinary but it was definitely better than the back of another building. We had a nice view of Market Street. Pretty nice place and I would totally come back!

I chose this hotel carefully after reading reviews. I wanted something close enough that I could walk to most things or take a quick uber. This hotel did not disappoint. It was quiet and charming and just the kind of place I wanted to stay. I chose the king jacuzzi bedroom and it was very spacious and comfortable. The bed itself was fantastic and one of the most comfortable hotel beds I've ever slept on. The air conditioning worked very well and cooled down our room in minutes. The bathtub was well worth the splurge because it was heaven on earth. I didn't want to leave because of it. Our tv was a little tricky because the stickiness of the sensor bar was worn off so it kept falling and I'd have to get up and reattach it but that wasn't a huge deal. I've seen other reviews comment on how outdated and old the hotel is but to me that was part of it's charm. You can stay at a cookie cutter big name chain hotel anytime and place. When visiting the historical Philadelphia I wanted a place that was unique and full of history. The only downfall of this place was it's continental breakfast. They had cereal and muffins but it was mediocre at best and they made you hard boil your own eggs which was very time consuming. Overall though this hotel and staff were excellent and I'd recommend staying here.

We stayed for 2 nights the staff was GREAT! Breakfast was up scale and complimentary! The restaurant has the largest wine by the glass selection I've ever seen over 120 choices. FABULOUS! And food was delicious. Location Location Location! Walking distance to all the museums and shopping.We will definitely be back!

When staying in an old part of an old city like Philly, I like to stay in places like this. It delivers on what it advertises. Love the location and the room was fine. The bed was a little strange but aren't all beds that was away from home? My company often books me in hotels that have too much style and stupid music in the lobby. I prefer a low key place like this that doesn't attempt to be a "too cool for school " lounge hotel hybrid. Penn's View is a winner.

This is the cutest little hotel and in such a convenient location. Plenty of places to eat nearby, beautiful view of the city, and reasonably priced. It's also very close to the Liberty bell and other downtown attractions. Antonio as well as the other hotel staff was super friendly and helped us with directions to where we wanted to go! Very clean, too!

Perfect spot for a quick weekend trip. Location was super convenient for sight seeing and walking around town. Four stars because the parking lot next door is super expensive. Otherside, the rooms were comfy despite the size. Continental breakfast hit the spot for our morning trip.

I enjoyed my recent stay here, mostly due to the excellent location. At first, when I walked into my room, I was a little put off at the older feel to it, but it grew on me pretty quickly, and after staying the two nights, I feel like I would return again. The location is perfect, with so many great restaurants, bars, and things to see in Olde City.

I decided to go with the Penn's View as my hotel of choice for my wedding night. The hotel is located in Old City; close enough to the bars and restaurants, but removed enough to remain peaceful and quiet. My fiance and I were debating over which hotel we wanted to stay at, the Penn's View or the Omni. The day before we were going to book the Omni, a transgendered prostitute got a little to aggressive and chocked a business man to death in one of the rooms and tried to burn the hotel down. So, we went with the Penn's View and I'm very glad we did. The Penn's View is charming. The hotel walls are bathed in classic wallpaper and the rooms are equally historic. Our room came complete with a jacuzzi tub and a gas fireplace. It was exactly what I pictured! I told the front desk that I was getting married and that it was my wedding night so they came in right before we got back to the hotel from the wedding and turned on the fireplace and set out a bottle of chilled champagne and two glasses, free of charge. In my hurry to remember everything I would need for the wedding, I forgot hair care products. The hotel provided me with free hair gel and spray, which really came in handy. Breakfast the next morning was set out downstairs. The usual assortment of continental breakfast items was there including: soft-boiled eggs, waffles, pastries and fresh fruit. When the staff noticed I was getting two plates ready, they promptly offered me a tray so that I could take breakfast up to my room. I am very, very pleased with this hotel. I could not have picked a better place to stay for the night in which I was married.

Stayed here for their valentines day special, a room and three-course meal at the panorama restorante for $200 including a bottle of champagne. The check in was efficient, room was clean and warm, the champagne was displayed beautifully, food at the restaurant was delicious and the continental breakfast was as expected. The hotel is older and very quaint but it defiantly has charm. I loved the view of the bridge and river from our room. It was perfect for a night out but not as luxurious as a 5-star hotel.

This place has the feeling and look of an Inn. Very hospitable staff, quaint room setup. It's a bit loud being near the freeway but that didn't bother me much seeing as I had the white noise from the heating unit to drown out the outside sound. Best part of the stay I think is the complimentary breakfast! Great array of foods: fresh fruit, yogurt, cereal, baked goods, and yes, FRESH WAFFLES.

Located in Old City Philly the location is fantastic alone! Close to everything and it was nice to be so close to I-95. It's easy to stay and get out, if you know what I mean. Room was one of the most unique rooms I have ever stayed in. For ours specifically we had stairs which would not be ideal for heavy traveling passengers. Room was huge and views were nice. The freeway traffic sound did not bother us a bit. I guess, if anything that kinda bothered me was the front desk worker during our arrival. Perhaps he was not having a good day but was not as cheerful as most hotel agents are. However, the next morning the woman desk agent was much more pleasant. We decided not to dine at the hotel Italian restaurant. Yes, it's convenient however a block away was La Famila and I highly recommend it! Family owned delightful Italian food. However, dress up a little for it is classy. For coffee , about a block away is Old City Coffee! Good stuff and one of the best coffee shops in Philly! Right next door is Old City T-Shirts! Get a Philly t-shirt for only 5 bucks! No sales tax on clothing in Philly do its seriously only 5 bucks. Parking is located directly next to the hotel. Not affiliated with the hotel at all. We paid $23.00 for one night. It was also come and go as you please but since the hotel is located in such a prime location and near everything we just walked around and I highly recommend you doing so as well! Walk to Jim's Cheesesteak, they only accept cash... Seriously a good f'in cheesesteak and you can walk some of it off on the way back to the hotel.

A very nice hotel for $135 (with tax included) and an open air parking lot for $21/day next door. It is within a stone's throw of some great parts of Philly including The Betsy Ross House, Christ Church Cemetery, and the charm and bars in Old Town. I'll get down and dirty to the little things that don't really bother me too much, but if your'e sensitive to such things, this hotel may not be for you. It was about 38 degrees at night, 45 and windy during the day. Our heater wasn't consistently hot; sometimes it would get really hot, and other times it would be on for 15 minutes and still be blowing cold air. The bathroom was FREEZING. The shower stream slowly started going awayyyyy...and then slowly came back on about 3 minutes later. So odd. The room, depending on the functioning heater, was also very stuffy as the rooms (the basic with a full sized bed) are a bit small. No ice or vending on the individual floors. Only one belgian waffler maker in the morning which caused a traffic jam. The bedspread had dark stains on it. HEY, like I said, I'm not complaining; the bed was very comfortable, the people at the desk were very friendly, all be it not very helpful with suggestions on what to do or what to see in Philly, and the rooms were quiet. I'd say it was a solid choice for the price and location.