Lokal Hotel Old City

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Lokal Hotel Old City

Hotel · Old City

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139 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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Nestled in Philadelphia’s chic Old City, Lokal Hotel offers stylish 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with modern amenities, a homey vibe, and seamless check-in via an iPad.  

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139 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Get directions

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"Lokal Hotel - Old City offers six boutique apartment suites designed to give travelers a home-like experience with modern amenities. Each suite includes a washer-dryer unit, microwave, fridge, oven, and an electric range. Rates start from $300 per night." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"This design-driven spot located in the heart of historic Old City offers only six suites. Each room is highly curated to the Philadelphian experience with locally sourced artisan goods; staying here feels like stealing away for a few nights at a chic friend of a friend’s on holiday." - Eliseé Browchuk, Ariel Okin

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@cntraveler

"Give us the lowdown on this place.This being a non-hotel hotel—think fancy Airbnb, with "invisible service" in the form of a loaded iPad—the entrance is pretty inconspicuous. Gray-blue doors are bookended by tall flower pots, and some old-timey calligraphy above denotes that it's a "Hotel & Salon" (there's a hipster hair place next door). Far up on N. 3rd, one of Society Hill's more charming stretches, in the shadow of the Ben Franklin bridge, the location couldn't be more ideal: The surrounding area is made up of tony furniture stores, upscale boutique shops, and sidewalk cafes that'll actually inspire you to rise early. Sounds lovely—but you mentioned something about it being a non-hotel. Given that, how was check-in?Instructions for entering the building and your room come through in an e-mail before you arrive: "Push this hard on the buttons, make sure you enter in the code in exactly this way"—it's detailed enough to make you laugh, thinking about the distraught midnight phone calls that people have probably made to the offsite staff. Oh, and by the way—prepare yourself for the stairs. There are four floors, with two rooms on each—if you land on top, you’re schlepping that weekender (and yourself) all the way up, maybe several times a day. Oy, okay. What are the handful of other guests like?Again, this is in the style of Airbnb, so the only service you'll get is light housekeeping (by request) and an iPad loaded with apps like Caviar. It's easy to envision trendy twenty- and thirty-somethings in town for a week or two on business, and youngish (probably childless) couples taking a much-deserved staycation as the primary customer base. The weekend I stayed, I was alone on the fourth floor for the first night—but the next day a whole family moved in, and I shared my floor with a couple of teenage boys. I could hear them shouting as I hauled myself up the stairs; fortunately, as soon as I got in my room, there was total silence. Phew—that's good. Speaking of which, let's talk digs: Tell us about your room.I stayed in a fourth-floor suite called the "Ben" (rooms are named for notable Philly figures; one is the "Betsy," that famous flag maker, and another is "Louisa," for May Alcott) that came equipped with a kitchenette and a queen-sized bed. Once I managed to make it up the stairs (which, charmingly, still kind of smelled like fresh paint, since the place opened in late spring of 2017) it was lovely; the whole suite looked and felt like an artisanal coffee shop, with poured concrete counter tops in the kitchen and bathroom; "beer" hand soap, made with hops and barley; slim wooden mid-century furniture; and hefty coffee table books à la Agnes Martin and Josef Albers. I also loved the "Lokal Guide"—a thoughtfully curated catalogue of nearby restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and shops that would no doubt be of help to the uninitiated Philly traveler. We love it. How about the little things, like the minibar, or shower goodies—any wow factor?Totally. My room had a bar cart loaded with goodies from Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction, a nearby whiskey tasting room and home bar supply shop; there were small, slim vials of angostura bitters, natch, and glass bottles of Fever-Tree citrus soda and tonic water. All you have to do is supply the actual booze. The terrycloth bathrobes were a nice touch, as were the locally produced Duross & Langel toiletries. To say I was disappointed that the "beer" conditioner didn't actually smell like an IPA is an understatement; but the hoppy soap did make my hands awfully soft. If we're really being honest, I would've smuggled the two unframed Old Master-style paintings from the suite; the quasi-Vermeer artwork really made the space special, and maybe more like a "home" than anything else. Paradise, found. How about the room service situation? (Is there a situation?)The only room service you're getting here is via Caviar or Grubhub—so this one's all on you. Got it. And staff?Well, funny story—you'll probably never meet them. That said, when I e-mailed to ask about the coffee situation, Barbie Welsh, the assistant manager, was helpful and quick to respond, as was Courtney Ludeman, the owner and manager. Cool. Any other services or features you especially want to shout out?The location was really ideal—I've been to Philly a million and one times, and couldn't believe I'd never stumbled on that stretch of N. 3rd before. Now I know where I'll be heading next time I'm in town, and it's all because of this little place. Oh, and this being a sort of extended stay gig, there's a washer/dryer unit, as well as a microwave, an oven, an electric range, and a fridge. Super. So, bottom line: worth it, and why?Frankly, the hotel's a little pricey, considering there's no restaurant, room service, gym, or staff—rates are from $170 per night—but the rooms are very quiet, the design considered, and the location for exploring Philly's Old City, ideal. (And, if you're planning on staying in town for a little while, the washer/dryer set-up is a nice perk, too.) Bottom line: you will actually feel like a local here, especially when you saunter out of your apartment on a sunny Saturday to go grab a coffee and a copy of the Inquirer." - Betsy Blumenthal

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Yuval Rosenberg

Google
One of the unique hotels we've been to. A stunning place in a superb location. Everything is accessible in advance in writing. A very large area, a bedroom and an additional double bed in the kitchen and living room space. Extremely clean. Professional and exceptionally diverse kitchen accessories. Washer and dryer. Spacious shower and toilet. The design is cool and with a lot of thought. Full return for a your expense,

Carol Hakopian

Google
We stayed in the Ben and we loved the coziness and homey feeling. The shower/bathroom was nice too. We totally understand it's a design concept, but we wished the glass door to the shower was a full door and not half (it was cold), and we like to shower together 😊. I would also say there should be one more curtain panel added so when you close the curtains, it actually covers all the window panels. The curtains are also see-through. Maybe some thicker curtains. The hosts were quick to respond to any questions and getting in was very easy. Not sure we'll stay here again, but we would definitely recommend. Location is amazing!

J

Google
Absolutely loved our stay here. My daughter loved the bunk bed. The room is decorated nicely and has a great feel to it. My only 2 complaints are there is no view out our room and internet speed on the TV made it unusable. No big deal we were not there for TV anyway.

Marlene Rojas

Google
Very pleased with our stay! The location was perfect, situated within walking distance of a lot of restaurants/shops. The virtual staff was very responsive and super attentive! We stayed in the Betsy room and it was super clean, my friends and I were obsessed with the interior decor. This will definitely be our go to from now on when we stay in Philly!

Martine Valcin

Google
Great location and rooms. Loved the “lofty” feel. Room was very comfortable and generous in size. The hotel offers limited housekeeping and amenities. It was fine with us, but is worth mentioning. However, hotel staff was very responsive by email.

Padraic Gilligan

Google
I've stayed at Lokal Olde Town Philadelphia on a number of occasions and love the unique "local" immersion it offers me. It's perfectly located in the midst of a buzzing neighbourhood with wonderful small grocery stores, a brilliant hardware (about 3 doors down), cool cultural spots, art galleries, museums, restaurants, wine bars ...you can walk to meetings you might have in downtown in about 20 mins or jog along the Delaware for miles (or Kilometres, if, like me, you're European!). Inside it's a home from home with a well equipped kitchen, a magnificent bathroom, beautiful locally sourced furniture and all the tech you can manage. It also comes with a random, eclectic selection of books and reading material and, if you stay in Ben, a glimpse of the eponymous bridge ... I totally recommend Lokal!

Kali Steinman

Google
Location is great, but the room (Ben) had a very strong musty smell. You can't open the windows either. Also, as others have mentioned the shower pressure is very weak.

Wilson Clements

Google
The Lokal Old City is pretty good. Here are some outstanding features: tons of space; my sons loved the bunk beds; the location is awesome for touring the historic parts of Philly--all walkable. Parking was close and convenient. There's a washer and dryer that we didn't test, but look promising. There are also a whole bunch of things that, if they worked, could make it great, but they don't really work: 1) There is an iPad that theoretically has room instructions and info on it, as well as a way to engage with the in-room Sonos. The iPad is on a magnetic "launch pad" that theoretically should charge it; but the launch pad is kind of ripped loose from the wall and the charging function doesn't work, so I texted the manager, found the spare charge cord and plugged it in (had to remove it from its launch pad case). Unfortunately, once I got it charged up, I found that someone logged that iPad out of its iCloud settings, so you get a long loop of iCloud sign-in attempts, if you try to use it. Also, the Sonos app crashes over and over and can't be used. But hey! I just downloaded the Sonos app on my own iPhone and tried to use it that way, which you can. Sort of. It's not findable as an Apple-music-compatible device unless you make it one by logging in from the registered user Sonos app (which I wasn't). So we listened to Sonos radio with ads, which is essentially just... you know... radio. 2) There is a curtain that almost shields the morning light out. Only it's translucent and doesn't reach all the way across the window. 3) There is an awesome bar setup that even includes some artisanal bitters (wasn't sure if they were free for use, but pretty sure they were). However, there are no wine glasses? 4) The decor is pretty cool, but it's a little dilapidated, especially the couch. No dimmers on the lights, just bright or off. Then there are a couple of things that are a little rough: the bathroom fan is on and can't be turned off, so it's sort of like listening to a distant propane generator all night. Overall, we liked it. We think it could be great with a little re-love.

Mohammad A.

Yelp
Stayed there as a wedding guest, and thought the hotel -- really the rooms without the usual lobby, reception desk and all of that, was one of the best hotel experiences I've had. Nice spacious rooms, full kitchen (full for a hotel), washer/dryer in the room, and comfortable. Be prepared to do the stairs. I sort of enjoyed them and ended up helping others with their suitcases, etc. (no, I'm not athletic). I stayed on the 3rd floor, back, but the room numbers are names of people. To get in, you use the front door code, and the room also uses a (different) code. There are 3 or 4 temporary parking spots in front, with dashboard signs inside the hotel for if you need to go upstairs or whatever. There are nearby parking lots, including one around the corner at 304 Race, which seemed convenient. Nearby, there are nice places to eat nearby for incidental meals, including Cafe Ole (1/2 bk. north) for breakfast and brunch, a place for pizza and steak sandwiches (1 1/2 block south), which are going to be better than whatever a typical hotel has in the lobby. (These are "walk out the front door" restaurants. As for full-on dining out, you're in Phila, so if you can't find fine dining, this review ain't gonna help.) The only thing I would have wanted would be a window I knew how to open or an outside ventilator. I'd call this the best hotel in Philadelphia.

A. B.

Yelp
Bad old, beat up, drab, trying really hard to be hip and shabby chic. View to outside was back of an old dirty cruddy building. Couch was dusty, bathroom sink drained very s-l-o-w. No blackout curtain. 3 flights of steep, narrow, scary stairs, no elevator or staff. Hauling up suitcases was a challenge. With tax, over $300/night. A total and complete rip-off. Spacious? Yes. But icky.

Ameena D.

Yelp
We recently stayed two nights at the Lokal hotel, in the room Louisa. Here are my thoughts: Decor is really clean and minimal. We liked the spaciousness of the 2 bed / 1.5 bath for the most part. Kitchen is nicely stocked with dishes and a coffee maker, soap and a cute dishwasher. But here's the problem: the second half bath is tiny...you can't even really wash your hands in the sink without water flying everywhere and there is nowhere to put anything. So all 4 of us used the larger bathroom, which was okay but not ideal. A note to be prepared to walk up 4 flights of stairs with your luggage. This wasn't an issue for us but may be for people who can't navigate steps easily. There is no front desk but the owner / property manager is responsive and happy to help, which is nice. Originally we asked for a 1pm checkout for work reasons but this was denied. Ultimately they gave us an extra half hour which was appreciated as my husband was on work calls all morning. Neighborhood is nice and relatively close to everything. No need for a car, although we had one and appreciated the nearby parking lot. The three star rating is for the following reasons: 1. Fridge was broken and froze all of our food. The microwave was also malfunctioning and it took an eternity to try to heat up our frozen food! The owner was responsive and offered to send someone out to fix it but we decided to live with it rather than try to coordinate a handyman in our already tight schedule. 2. $1,084 w/tax for two nights is quite high in my opinion, considering the lack of amenities, the malfunctioning appliances, and the fact that the 1/2 bath was really unusable. Overall the Lokal was a nice little adventure from our normal hotel stays!

Autumn D.

Yelp
We stayed in the Louisa with our toddler for a midweek getaway. The accommodations were really lovely and spacious, and we really appreciated the tea and coffee since we all were coming down with a cold. My daughter slept in the second bedroom, which was very cozy and quiet. The space had great light, and was definitely a step up from a conventional hotel room at the same price point. We couldn't quite figure out the microwave/convection oven, but that wasn't really a problem. I would definitely stay here again. We love old city, and it's definitely walkable to many destinations.

Faizah C.

Yelp
What you see (online) is way less than what you actually get. I am blown away! The spot is so quaint, cozy, modern, efficient that I haven't even wanted to leave the building. I feel like I am at home. We are off of a busy street but its so quiet i feel I am back in the suburbs! The owners have been attentive and helpful all the way around, beginning with my questions prior to booking. Although there was a snafu with my door lock....everything has been smooth sailing. It was easy to access the building from the street. Not far from the parking. The finishing touches and personal notes are the icing on the cake. From the bath salts, oil/vinegar, alcohol mixers to coffee I feel like i am being pampered and I am.very glad we didnt get a traditional hotel for this Philly stay. They've fot a LOYAL customer at LOKAL.

Edyineth M.

Yelp
Lokal in Old City Philadelphia was the perfect home away from home, for anyone's visit to the city I love. The stylish, cozy room combines an open flexible space and a rustic minimalist design, to create a comfortable stay with a warm and welcoming energy. Filled with many beautiful pieces that you can shop for you own space as simple as scanning the QR code. I personally loved the bed with it's slanted body and base board, a simple and elegant design. I can't wait to go back!

Emily T.

Yelp
Could I be anymore obsessed with this hotel? Located in Philadelphia's Old City, the Lokal Hotel melds mid-century design with minimalist decor and great tech features. I stayed in the Ben. It was a studio loft with an Instagram worthy view of the Ben Franklin Bridge. The room came equipped with a washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, oven, and a tv with a Sonos sound bar hooked up to the in-room iPad. The hotel owners must have banked on guests becoming obsessed with the decor and design: a convenient leather-bound coffee book detailed where the toiletries and room furnishings were sourced. Upon booking my stay I got an email asking my coffee and creamer preferences (medium roast: half and half). Lo and behold both were awaiting me upon check-in. Check-in btw was keyless. They text you the code for entering the hotel and the room. The rooms are wired to play music through an iPad (mounted to a wall), and Netflix is ready for binge watching. I wanted to move in after a one night stay. My poor boyfriend would have had to move to Philadelphia if the snow hadn't cut my visit short. I don't know if I just got lucky they had space. This place is one of the most amazing boutique hotels. After all, why stay at an overpriced stuffy hotel when you could have your own hipster loft in Philly?

Doina N.

Yelp
Oh-my! The stay at Lokal Hotel exceeded my expectations 100%. I had a wonderful staycation in one of the city's most chic areas such as Olde City. My partner and I were looking for a weekend celebration. I checked the website a week before making a reservation. There was no availability for some reason. Assumed that with the NFL draft going on in the city, every possible place was booked. I decided not to give up and to call the number. Lokal Hotel had been on my list for quite some time as I fell in love with all of the Instagram posts I had seen in the past weeks. Courtney responded to my phone call. I asked for a one bedroom. She said that she does have something available. She gave me the quote and I did do the reservation on the spot. Courtney, then, followed with an email outlining all that was needed for our stay. There's no front desk here. You're given a code to get in the main entrance and another, easy to remember, code for your room. There are only 6 units in the whole building. We stayed in the WILL Room. The taste and minimalistic design of the room is on point. Loved every detail of it. It also made quite of an impression on my partner. I'm glad it did as this was a birthday present. The room has anything that you need. Because it was facing the eastern side, it was also very quiet. The room had a queen bed, a sofa, a full kitchen, bright white bathroom, and laundry. Oh and there were also yoga mats! What complimented this stay very well was the total vibe based on the support for local business. As I have mentioned in my previous reviews, I'm all about supporting small business, women owned businesses, small shops, and anything else in between. The meaning of local is all over the unit. The kitchen was fully stocked with the most delicious teas, coffee, and a full drawer with spices which I am sure was from a local store I have to yet find out. The mini bar had the most beautiful arrangement with items from a store right across the street, Art in the Age. Hand soap and shampoos from the store of Steve Duross (Duross & Langel) in the heart of the city. Items from United by Blue and many books to enjoy while you relax. I could go on and on about the simply PERFECT stay I had. My boyfriend thanked me for the idea many times. We saved travel time and enjoyed the most delicious food at High Street on Market and Bibou for dinner and brunch at Wedge + Fig and Cafe Ole. If you're visiting and don't like tourist traps, read the manual in the room and also check the tablet on the wall for all of the recommendations. We definitely got lost as a boss in our own city. Way to go, Lokal!

Marj R.

Yelp
We stayed at Lokal Fishtown and honestly the best hotel we have been to so far! Every detail was well thought out and it honestly felt like our second home. There are a lot of places, cafes, and restaurants to see around the area so you will never be hungry in case you don't fancy cooking. We can't wait to visit again!

Michelle S.

Yelp
When you first enter the hotel, you see a rack of bike helmets ready for use. Then it was 45 stairs up to the 4th floor. I realize it's good for you, but I grew to quickly dislike the walk-up, especially after walking from Amtrak, wandering the city and finally arriving at the hotel to look at all of the stairs between me and a shower. A heavy backpack didn't help. We stayed in Ben. It's a beautiful room and mostly everything has been thought of to make your stay excellent. The view from the top floor shows the very top spires of BF Bridge. At night, it was especially pretty. Straight out, the view is the back of other residences / decks. There is also a high-rise that looks down into Ben. Life in the city. Several windows panes were broken. I'm not sure if someone tried to open the sealed windows, but the owner was unaware of the damage. Everything in the unit is wired up - great if you're tech literate - otherwise, you may have to spend some time (30 minutes and 2 calls to the "receptionist") re-working what a previous guest did. The unit was immaculate. The bedding and pillows were VERY comfortable. The bathroom is large and well-stocked. Loved the beer shampoo and conditioner and the black pepper shower gel. An extra towel bar in the bathroom would be useful. The concrete sink and reclaimed wood vanity are gorgeous!! The kitchen was well-stocked and they had good coffee, a variety of sugars and a little half & half to start your day. I had a BAD experience with an electric cooktop (I didn't realize it was hot and stuck to it) so I avoided that like the plague. All in all, LokalHotel is a great place!! It has everything. Great location, well-stocked, immaculate, wired up. The big negatives were spending 30 minutes having to figure out what a previous guest did to completely botch up the tv and ascending / descending 45 steps several times (sometimes with backpacks, water, wine, etc.).

Ruth B.

Yelp
Lokal Hotel was brought to my attention by my favorite blog (SFgirl) and since my girlfriend and I were overdue for some away time, we decided that the Hotel seemed lovely enough to warrant a trip from NYC to Philly. In addition to the fact that the customer service, before we even arrived, was exemplary, the place itself was absolutely​ PERFECT. The quality of the furnishings, the interior design, the attention to detail and to our every need. It was so good that we actually canceled​ our evening plans and decided we were so much happier staying in our gorgeous studio, ordering from one of the great neighborhood restaurants and listening to music on the excellent sound system. I would stay in a Lokal hotel in every city I visit​, if there was one. And we are already planning our next visit. We might even consider leaving our studio the next time. But not for too long.

Grace G.

Yelp
My boyfriend and I were visiting Philadelphia from Los Angeles and were lucky enough to stay at Lokal Hotel this week. From the second we walked in we were blown away by the beautiful layout and furnishings, every little detail was thought out and fit perfectly in the space. In the kitchen there's a coffee bar, full spice collection, and tons of other kitchen supplies. We were in the Tina suite and we stayed in the bed in the living room which was super comfortable. The room also has a full kitchen, dishwasher, and washer/dryer which really gives it an apartment feel, but with the convenience and excellent service that you would expect at a 5 star hotel. Communicating with the Lokal team felt like chatting with old friends, they went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and enjoy our stay. The location is also super convinient. We had a lovely dinner at Tuna Bar which was less than a 5 minute walk away. Pictures will do a better job showing off the Tina suite so I'll attach a few that my boyfriend snapped while we there. We will definitely be staying at the Lokal Hotel whenever we have to come back to Philly!

Katie G.

Yelp
Loved it here! I won 50% off a weekday stay thanks to a giveaway the hotel was doing on IG so I grabbed a few friends and stayed there on a Thursday night. We stayed in the Tina room (2 beds + bathtub) and I HIGHLY recommend it! When we first got in there we were screaming at how cute everything was and couldn't stop taking pictures. Can't wait to come back and spend a full weekend here - the full kitchen + W/D + incredible environment makes it the peeeerfect place to go if you really want to relax and feel at home. Their Sonos set-up with Spotify was a fun plus. (Like, we had plans to go out to eat but ended up ordering delivery just so we could hang in the room longer.) So pumped this place is in Philly.

Jake V.

Yelp
A really wonderful experience. Why stay at the Lowes or something like that when you can have a full apartment in the middle of Old City? No detail was too small for them to consider and it really made our trip to Philly a special one.

Baby B.

Yelp
This hotel is adorable! It has a kitchen, washer/dryer, adorable relaxing space, modern design and it's location is perfect! Our kids loved staying here and it made us feel at home.

Tara M.

Yelp
We recently stayed at Lokal for 2 nights this past weekend, in BILLY. First - the decor is exactly as shown all over social media, and the internet. Minimal, beautiful, and very chic. Loved all the small details, the neutral colors and interior decor was well thought out, all the amenities were very top notch as well. We have told everyone thus far, that Lokal has been the nicest place we have stayed in Philly. We loved the hands-off/no concierge approach. We generally stay in luxe airbnb's so this was a very similar concept and it was perfect for what we are used to. The neighborhood is very quiet at night time, which is also a plus. There is not so much to do in the exact surrounding area but if you venture out of old city you can find many things to do. The owner has a guidebook for those that have never really visited Philly, or need ideas - this was a cute touch. We have been to Philly, and knew where to go and what to but... most things we enjoy doing in Philly, I noticed were in this guidebook! The reason I have to only provide 3 stars are for these two things: the A/C was one of the crappiest A/C units we have ever had to use - yes, it was quiet but 2 things: 1) we were staying during a heatwave, upon arrival the A/C was off (which is totally ok, I get being energy efficient but the room was SWELTERING and it was a heatwave)... 2) we followed the directions to the T on how to use the A/C remote/unit... it was blowing out lukewarm air at first and didn't sound like it was on but we figure it just needed to be on a little bit for it to fully kick on, as it was almost 100 degrees outside and maybe the unit had been off for a while prior. So, we left and went about our evening. We got back and the room was a tad cooler but nothing completely different, and again figured it just needed time to cool the room. We went to sleep, both my GF and I woke up due to overheating, and we both realized the A/C was off... at this point we figured maybe it was a timer or something... so AGAIN we followed the directions on the remote and turned the A/C on again - this time it made a little noise so we figured it was finally working. Upon waking up, it seemed slightly cooler so we went about our day that day. Again, another 90+ degree day, humid and hot. Upon our arrival back to the room, the A/C was off yet again... so we put it on one final time but it didn't blow out COLD air, only lukewarm air. We let it blow like that for about an hour or two to see if maybe it was going to cool down... Luckily, the heatwave broke into a rain storm and we were able to open the windows for some fresh air the remainder of our trip/night. The second reason I have to give 3 stars is the Billy room is the 1st room going up the stairs, and although in theory it is nice you don't have to walk up all the stairs at night time there were tons of people running up and down the stairs laughing really loud on our 2nd night for a long period of time. I'm not sure if they were running up and down the stairs but that's what it sounded like. We almost got out of bed, to ask if they could stop playing in the stairwell at one point. This is not the owner's fault as they do mention a strict noise policy after a certain time. Overall, we have agreed we may try it out again on our next trip to Philly (as we go to Philly often) but may need to request a different room next time.

Jocelyn S.

Yelp
I absolutely loved staying here. I stayed in the Will room, and it was gorgeous: spacious, airy, beautifully decorated, great kitchen features. The rooms are even nicer than they seem online, and the neighborhood is so cute. When I stayed at Lokal, I was really sick and stuck alone in the city, and the staff could not have been kinder or more helpful: they let me check in early, check out a little late, and would even call my phone to let me know when food deliveries had arrived--someone was always around. Really could not recommend this place more!