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Penn Tower Hotel

Civic Center Boulevard at 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4385 (University City)
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Penn Tower Hotel
Ranked #65 of 84 hotels in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

The location is ideal for Penn hospital stays. The room WAS clean, and remained so during our multi night stay. It does need to be renovated. The staff was EXCELLENT. The hotel is safe. We requested and received a handicap accessible room and a refrigerator. If you have a conversation with the front desk, they are most helpful. Had help... More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

It was dirty. it needs to be painted and new sheets and pillows /My husband had to have a heart procedure and I was alone Very disappointed. There where stains on the pillows the sheets where ripped the fan in the bathroom is peeling and the tub is dirty for a public bathroom.Just really not good. I was charged 167... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 March 2013

Brother was in U Penn hospital...... so I stayed at Penn Tower...........Not a bad place to stay, at all....Hooked right to the hospital, so you didn't even have to walk outside if you didn't want to!! Not sure why people complained about it??? No noise what-so-ever!!! Felt safe "AT ALL TIMES"..... A little more costly than what it is worth,... More

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Jersey Shore
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18 reviews 18 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 November 2012

I chose this hotel because it connects to HUP. That is the only good thing about this place! Sleep is very important to me and I did not get it here. This place is so old that the doors slam shut. Someone on my floor was in and out late into the night and they were very rude about trying... More

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little egg harbor, nj
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

the convience is what was valuable to me. I've had a double mascetomy and have a problem with carring an overnight bag and purse, besides being by myself. I was with my daughter ,her husband and grandsons,they were their tonsels and adnoids out,the one is under three yrs, so he had to stay over the other went home with my... More

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Princeton, NJ
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31 reviews 31 reviews
19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

The penn tower hotel rooms are old and not Particularly well maintained BUT if you are there because you have someone in U Penn Hospital, or Childrens Hospital it is invaluable. Bridges connect with both hospitals and the Perelman Center for advanced medicine. You do not ever have to go outside unless you want to - which you will at... More

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2012

My husband and I stayed at Penn Tower Hotel the night before his specialist appointment since the appointment was for 8:00am and rush hour traffic getting to Philadelphia from our home is a nightmare every day. The patient rate is $145.00 per night plus tax and parking is an additional $10.00. The room was basic...beds, bathroom, tv with basic channels.... More

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Lakeland, Florida
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2012

Stayed here while my wife had surgery at HUP. Room was huge -- largest I have stayed in for many years! Bed was comfortable; and furnishings were very satisfactory, if not plush. Television offered extensive cable choices. Bathroom amenities were nice. Downsides were absence of wifi, coffee maker (though some rooms appeared to have them), and frig; and a bathroom... More

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Dover, Delaware
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

This hotel charges $145 per night + $10 per day for parking for patients families. If you want a microwave, add $15 per night, a refrigerator, another $10 per night, IF they have them! It has two positives, one is the bridge directly to the hospital and the other (if you get the right room, we were in 1703) is... More

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Princeton, New Jersey
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 July 2012

I was planning on staying at the hotel while my husband had brain surgery and we were both staying there the night before the surgery. The surgery was a frightening prospect and the hotel reviews I saw were just as scary as I'd be there for a week. I was pleasantly surprised. I'm glad I read the reviews and knew... More

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Also Known As:
Penn Hotel Philadelphia
Penn Tower
Address: Civic Center Boulevard at 34th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4385
Region: United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > University City
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant
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Ranked #65 of 84 hotels in Philadelphia
Price Range: ££

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