Dell East Music Center

The listing suggested that this was a premium hotel suite, but it fell short. On the plus side: nice location near Washington Square Park, and the check-in process was straightforward. However, there were more drawbacks. For example, there was a coffee maker and coffee, but no sugar or creamer. There was a spice rack, but no salt and pepper. There were silverware and dishes, but no napkins or placemats. There were cooking pans, but no spatula, hot mitts, or supplies. There was a refrigerator that needed defrosting and had no ice maker or ice tray. There was a laundry facility, but no detergent or instructions. Both toilet seats were loose and misaligned with the stool. The hallway leading to the room was unclean, with a dead bug and a weird, musty smell. The apartment's walls on both levels were dirty and covered in handprints. The bathroom sink did not drain freely, and the shower seal was peeling off. You could hear the thuds of people walking above us or them rolling things across the floor. I felt unsafe, too, since there were no lighted switches, emergency lighting, or a fire extinguisher. There was no cleaning or maintenance staff to address the room's problems. Given the premium price, I can't recommend One Sky Loft.

Really unique hotel in a great area

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco is an excellent choice while visiting Philladelphia. The hotel was right next to the Independence mall with lots of great historic places to visit. My room had a view of Independence Hall and I loved it. Red Owl Tavern serves a great breakfast and you can enter right from the hotel. Lots of good walking tours in the area. Highly recommend.