Comfort Inn Downtown Historic / Area - Philadelphia 39.9516, -75.1405

We traveled with friends. Our goal was to explore the city and visit historic sites. We all liked the hotel, which has a great location, is cozy and comfortable, and offers an excellent view from the window of our 8th floor room. We were picked up by a tour company right from the hotel; and later they drove us back. Overall - a very enjoyable stay.

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It was quite difficult to walk to the hotel as you had to walk half a mile out of your way to get to it. The car parking was an additional $23 per day, but you were able to come and go at tno extra cost.

I have stayed at the Comfort Inn many times. I have find it to be a fairly priced hotel. The staff has always been friendly. The rooms clean. The morning breakfast is satisfactory. Two shortcomings. Since the hotel is located next to 95 and Ben Franklin Bridge, the traffic noise can be loud. Secondly, the price of parking seems to be a bit expensive. However, that is offset as you can enter and exit as you like.

This hotel stinks, literally. As soon as you walk in, there's a thick smell-it's not gross but it's definitely distinct. You walk up to the front desk and it's covered in junk and there are paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies (that probably haven't been used in a long time) in piles behind the desk. Everything just seems in disarray. The bar area looked nice though. My friend and I got a room, rode up the elevator to the 7th floor and everything just seemed sticky. The floors definitely have not been vacuumed in a long time. The first room that was assigned to us was being occupied which is no big deal but the second room assigned to us didn't work. again, no big deal-just inconvenient. Finally we got our room and again, it just seemed sticky and the bathroom had just a really weird odor. The bathroom is also really outdated and the wallpaper was coming off our bedroom wall. Just overall not a pleasant experience here. Pay the extra twenty-thirty bucks and go somewhere else. This hotel just needs a lot of work and maintenance.

It was clean breakfast was free and the shuttle service was a money saver.

Hopefully, it's fixed by the time you read this, but Google Maps has the wrong location for this hotel if you search for "Comfort Inn, Philadelphia, PA." The hotel is located across a freeway from the historic district, so you're up for a bit of a hike from the nightlife or sights. The hotel does have a complementary shuttle into town, but you're on your own for getting back. You're also right up against a noisy freeway, so I suggest you request a room facing away from the freeway when you check in. Service was very good; facilities were what you'd expect from a two-star hotel.

The Hotel is right next to the freeway. I was on the 10th floor (top floor) and I still heard cars, trucks and motorcycles most of the night.

Nice hotel, clean room, not all too spacious. The essentials were there. Breakfast is complimentary with not too much choice and at rush hour no space to eat and enjoy it. Good and quick service at the reception. Only one restaurant at short walking distance but a better choice in nearby (10 minutes walk) Market street.

Very nice employee's that were very helpful. However, area was not good and the walk to the Historic district was not safe. I expected more. Sorry because I love Philadelphia.

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We liked that the hotel was more or less downtown in the historic section, but it was still too far to walk to what we wanted to see. In the morning and evening, however, they run a shuttle to and from anything nearby. They have a small bar in the lobby that was nice and breakfast was fine. The staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay there again.

Was treated well by the Hotel Staff. Checked in early but was unable to get a room until later which was fine. When I did get into the room I was pleased. River view from the 10th floor and to top it off that night was firworks right across the river.

The hotel just seemed a little worn out. There is not a lot of room for the breakfast and it is very crowded in the morning. The shuttle into the historic area was great! I do not think I would stay there again.

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This hotel is very nice. Attractions just a car ride away or there is a pick up from hotel for bus tours. Good continental breakfast & clean rooms.

This hotels is perfectly located if you're looking to spend alot of time near Market Street and the historic attractions that Philadelphia has to offer. Its a short was to many attractions. Also, if you use one of the trolley or sight seeing services that the city has to offer - there is a stop right at Penn's Landing. Very convenient. The hotel itself leaves alot to be desired. You have to pay for parking - which was pretty expensive, in my opinion, for what you get. You're basically self parking in a lot like you would find outside any hotel in any city. There are armed gates, but when we stayed there (over Labor Day weekend) that gates weren't working. They were open the entire time. There are also signs everywhere stating that because you're self parking, they aren't responsible for theft or damages. Pretty lame. The hotel room left a lot to be desired. The bathroom was old - especially the shower. It looked dirty, but I'm pretty sure it was just because it was so old. The bed was really old as well, and pretty uncomfortable. However, even with the bad, the hotel was worth what we paid. We saved at least $150 that weekend compared to other hotels in the area - even with the outrageous parking charge.

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hotel on the wrong side of the highway, very heavily used, barely maintained. not dirty, but....

We wanted a location that was convenient access to 95 and near the historic district and center city and this hotel is just that. Maybe a little too close to 95 and and the bridge that goes over to Camden, NJ. We heard loud traffic noice all night long which we tried to drown out with running the AC but everytime it cycled off, you could really hear the traffic. The "river" side of the hotel may be quieter and I'd try that next time. Otherwise, we were very satisfied with the standards of the hotel and they do offer a very good complimentary breakfast with lots of choices. Beware of the extra parking fee that is on top of your room rate - $23 per day. Also, I noticed the shuttle was not running while we were there.

We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Everything was clean and comfortable.

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Traveled to Philadelphia with friends, the hotel front desk staff was outstanding! They were very helpful. The computer in the lobby was very busy. The shuttle was great to get around, just be cognisant of their hours. The rooms are on the older side, and the shower curtain was smaller than the shower, but otherwise clean. The neighborhood was okay, I felt very safe inside the hotel. I didn't use the parking lot, but it is secure for $23. No swimming pool. Breakfast was okay-waffles, muffins, doughnuts, cereal, juice, milk, yogurt, toast, and fruit.

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Great location, good views if you get a high floor facing the water, and obviously nice and updated bathrooms. The bedrooms however are old and out dated, uncomfortable beds and cramped areas by the door. Also one of the two elevators broke down on your day to check out, and being on the top floor many people ended up waiting upwords of a half hour for an elevator while my guest and I ended up just hefting our stuff down the ten flights of stairs. They did comp one movie for the inconvenience but the inconvenience was inexcusable.

One of the hotels elevators broke down at check out time creating some inconvenience, but other than that the hotel was fine.

The service at the Comfort Inn was outstanding as well as the included breakfast. The location was not to my needs because I was not traveling with a car. The Comfort Inn's neighbors are the Bridge and some highways which made it an interesting and very un-restfull sleeping environment. I wish I would have really done my research, but this was a last minute decision - you live and learn :)

Small room and expensive parking, but that's expected for a city. Location very convenient to historic district. Efficient staff. Good value for a quick trip to Philly, if you're planning to be out and about most of the time.

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Hotel was alright but no one ever came to clean our room.

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We were in town to go to Dave and Busters and this hotel was within a 2 block walk of the place, right across from the water. Reviews of the hotel said that it was in a noisy location being that it was next to highways. I didn't find it to be very loud and we were on the back side of the hotel facing the highway. Beds were extremly comfortable. Included breakfast was adequate. There were many people trying to fit into a small space to get their breakfast, though. Also staff was trying to keep up restocking items so we had to wait. Historic Philly was only a short walk away. Overall, I would recommend this hotel and stay there again.

Hotel needs some help. It is old. Tough walking to landmarks because you have to cross I95. Rooms were loud because of I95, trains, boats... Plan your day around catching an elevator. They are sloooow. Breakfast was just ok. You need to go early because by 9:30 it was slim pickings. Advertised shuttle never was running. Front desks said it was a convenience and should not be relied on. To me. the shuttle was a selling point. The girls at the front desk during the day were extremely helpful and nice.

Very clean and helpful staff! The location is great too!

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The location is very walkable to the surrounding area with the Market St pedestrian bridge being right there. Our only issue with our stay was after we checked out. The hotel ran a hold on our debit card $150 (including a hold for the room we already paid for through hotels.com!) in excess of what they were entitled to and took 72 hours to release it. When we called the hotel to have it resolved, they blatantly refused to lift a finger instead insisting our bank call them to resolve the issue when they admitted it was a mistake to begin with. The take away here is to pay cash and NOT use a debit card for the parking.

Everything was okay with the hotel, doorman and shuttle driver were awesome. Only had one problem when going to bed for the night I pulled back the covers on the bed and the bed was damp, like someone had spilled something on it the day before. Not sure if maids changed the blankets or not but bed was damp smelled like old beer. Other than that issue all was good front desk was nice even though they were very busy at check in.

situated between two roads and first impression is shocking. But stayed two nights and the perfect location to see most of Phila. Efficient location plus parking at $23 / 24 hours.

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It was fine.

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we stay here for shows at the Festival Pier. Perfect spot. Parking is pricy but other than that, it is clean and perfect for short excursions to Philly.

Our corner room looked out on both route 95 and The Ben Franklin Bridge. Beautiful night view of the bridge, but the room was very noisy due to traffic from 95. It needs some noise-filtering window treatments. Also, our shower clearly had not been wiped down after the previous occupants. Otherwise the location, price, and service were adequate, especially if one was touring the historic area.

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The location was convenient and the rooms were clean. The front desk service was poor. The shuttle service is free, but is rarely available when needed.