YOWIE Hotel & Shop
Hotel · Queen Village ·
Boutique hotel, cafe & retail with curated design, local art, and suites
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226 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Get directions
Boutique hotel, cafe & retail with curated design, local art, and suites
226 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 Get directions
"In Philadelphia’s historic Queen Village neighbourhood, this spot has grown from one of the city’s coolest curated lifestyle boutiques into a design-led boutique hotel with 13 individually designed rooms. Founded in 2016 by designer and art director Shannon Maldonado, it sits amid leafy streets, independent shops, and a lively bar and restaurant scene that make it ideal for a weekend city break. Each suite is layered with artworks, curated books, and handmade objects sourced from local creatives, accompanied by a ‘shopping manual’ that details the provenance and inspiration behind every item. Smaller treasures such as ceramics, robes, and stationery can be snapped up in the shop downstairs, while most of the furniture can be ordered or customised online. The inventory reflects Maldonado’s sharp curatorial eye, featuring funky coffee tables by Philly-based artist Paradise Grey, sculptural kitchen islands by Carl Durkow, and tactile ceramics from Cloud 9 Clay and Frunzi Ceramics, all set against boldly composed palettes with chocolate-brown wool Swell sofas by Normann Copenhagen, lilac Waka Waka cylinder-back chairs, and tasseled light pendants by Berlin studio Llot Llov. The brand is rooted in community and design, intentionally contributing to the local creative economy and becoming known as much for its workshops and collaborations as for its vibrant aesthetic." - Stephanie Gavan
"A hotel-store destination for art and design enthusiasts with a curated variety of gifts; don’t overlook the XL tote, oversized and made with undyed cotton, which can fit everything from a work laptop to groceries." - Esra Erol
"A boutique hotel and lifestyle shop in Passyunk amplifying local artists and underrepresented voices through curated offerings and events."
"Yowie Hotel opened its doors in 2023 and brings a sense of freshness to South Street with 13 individually decorated suites. The property offers amenities like Malin + Goetz toiletries, a hairdryer, a fabric steamer, and decent Wi-Fi. Each suite comes with a small-yet-functional kitchen. Rates start from $211 per night." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"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