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The Arco powered by Sonder

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Rittenhouse Square

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Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
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Dining
Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Map
1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
  • Popular LocationRittenhouse Square10 min walk
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania Convention Center14 min walk
  • Popular LocationLiberty Bell Center16 min walk
  • AirportPhiladelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)28 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 335 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 364 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Interior

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

  • 771 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 453 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 422 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually furnished, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

Center City stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Center City hotel, you'll find Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market. University of Pennsylvania and Liberty Bell Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Reading Terminal Market - 9 min walk
  • Rittenhouse Square - 10 min walk
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Independence Hall - 15 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center - 16 min walk

Getting around

  • 12th-13th & Locust Station - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 5 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • U Bar - 1 min walk
  • Tabu Lounge & Sports Bar - 2 min walk
  • Woody's - 2 min walk
  • Standing O - 3 min walk
  • Starbucks - 3 min walk

About this property

The Arco powered by Sonder

3.5-star hotel near Rittenhouse Square
As a guest of The Arco powered by Sonder, you'll find concierge services and a fireplace in the lobby. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Concierge
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
The Arco powered by Sonder offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available.

Property Registration Number 854026

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Independent Hotel
Independent Hotel Philadelphia
Independent Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Arco powered by Sonder to the airport?

The Arco powered by Sonder is 12.4 mi (29-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Arco powered by Sonder?

As of May 10, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arco powered by Sonder on Jun 5, 2024 start from $161.6, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Arco powered by Sonder have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Arco powered by Sonder.

Does The Arco powered by Sonder offer free breakfast?

The Arco powered by Sonder does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Arco powered by Sonder?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino (5-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Arco powered by Sonder have a pool?

The Arco powered by Sonder does not have a pool.

Does The Arco powered by Sonder have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Arco powered by Sonder to downtown Philadelphia?

The Arco powered by Sonder is 0.4 mi away from Philadelphia.

The Arco powered by Sonder Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our 3 night stay at this lovely boutique hotel. Our king room was spacious, comfortable and clean. We could easily walk to all popular Philadelphia attractions (City Hall, Art Museum, Liberty Bell, Pats and Genos) within 30 minutes or less. The neighbourhood felt safe and there were a lot of restaurants and pubs close by. Also very easy to take the subway to the sporting complexes. I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Every other guest we encountered was so nice. It’s a unique stay as you keypad yourself in and out so you don’t encounter staff at the hotel. We had a wonderful experience. There was HDMI Doris to stream our own movies off a laptop for that true at home experience. Dining couldn’t be better. Literally Little Nonna’s is the BEST Italian you could ask for and the same owners own Bud and Marilyn’s and BOTH are right downstairs. Other great places are very walkable or drives Le within such a short distance it’s insane. We even did Chinatown one night. You will not regret a stay here. It’s comfortable. We even had a concert violinist stay next door and were serenaded one day- how cool is that? I will be staying there again next month.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Jerry

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely object to forcing me to agree to allow you to share my info and send me notifications.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Cristina

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location as everything was near by, but also noisy. It is built over a subway. Out of their control but a lot of homeless. There was no concierge and no vending machines for extra items such as drinks. Also everything was stained, towels & blankets. A little gross considering the price you pay for the hotel.

6/10 Okay

Martha

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was large and had a nice closet. Appreciated the wine key, ear plugs and white noise machine. However, to plug the white noise machine in, you had to move the bed. Same to plug in your phone or other device. Great neighborhood. Public transportation available to go anywhere in Philly. The restaurant we were eating at was right across the street. The full length mirror fell off the wall in the middle of the night, but we just propped it back up. There was no signage to tell you the elevator wasn't working. There was no signage to tell you where the other entrance was. At 11pm, it is hard to see doors on a dark side of a building. We did get to speak to someone on the phone, but there should have been signage so we didn't have to wait on hold. Also, we arrived at 3:55 for a 4:00 check in and the door would not allow us to enter. Luckily, there was staff present to help us get in 1 minute early.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Bianca

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I really like the Sonder concept, but just wish the arco had looked like it appeared in the photos. It’s just very mid. Totally fine, but I would have felt safer, more comfortable, in a 3 stair chain for sure. The rooms are old, dusty, and a bit sad. I don’t fault the staff at all, I think housekeeping did as well as they could.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Gail

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being in a quiet place yet still in center city. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Harrison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023