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The Inn at Swarthmore

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Swarthmore hotel

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym

Explore the area

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10 South Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
  • Place, Swarthmore College
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Widener University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrah's Casino and Racetrack
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard 1 King

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Swarthmore

In historical district.At this Swarthmore hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Swarthmore College and 6 miles (10 km) of Widener University. Harrah's Casino and Racetrack and Delaware River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Swarthmore College - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Widener University - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Harrah's Casino and Racetrack - 8 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Subaru Park - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 20 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Swarthmore Station - 1 min walk
  • Parkview Station - 13 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪320 Market Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tony Luke's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Inn at Swarthmore

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Swarthmore hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly The Inn at Swarthmore. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Swarthmore hotel is smoke free.

  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Inn at Swarthmore offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 3 to 14 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 3.00 to 14.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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The Inn at Swarthmore Hotel
The Inn at Swarthmore Swarthmore
The Inn at Swarthmore Hotel Swarthmore

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Inn at Swarthmore to the airport?

The Inn at Swarthmore is 8.2 mi (13-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 Inn at Swarthmore?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at Swarthmore on Nov 2, 2025 start from $152.15, 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 Inn at Swarthmore have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Inn at Swarthmore.

Does The Inn at Swarthmore offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Inn at Swarthmore, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 3.00 and 14.00 per person. It's available every day from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Inn at Swarthmore?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Harrah's Casino and Racetrack (8-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (21-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Inn at Swarthmore?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 4 AM.

Is there free parking at The Inn at Swarthmore?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Inn at Swarthmore have a pool?

The Inn at Swarthmore does not have a pool.

Does The Inn at Swarthmore have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Inn at Swarthmore have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Inn at Swarthmore to downtown Swarthmore?

The Inn at Swarthmore is 0.1 mi away from Swarthmore.

The Inn at Swarthmore Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 723 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 723 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 723 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 723 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 723 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was friendly. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and the rooms were excellent! Nice surrounding area with small shops and beautiful college campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Clean, quiet. Beautiful grounds around the University.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

glyn

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outside the busy coty center with super easy access to transportation ! Beautiful spot.. I will definitely return for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, and very helpful staff. Recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
No coffee in lobby. No elevator.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just here for one night. Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathy

Traveled with family and small children
The price was more for night 2.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our best day of the summer, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No working TV in rooms. Elevator down. Front desk welcome, non existent..had to go in back and get girl off of face time with her friend. Bad experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aquib

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay — super centrally located for all things Swarthmore. Call to make sure the elevators are back up and running if that’s important for you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall this property is dated and needs a lot of TLC. Elevator was a mess, furniture was dated, the mattress was worn out and squeaky, hot water took forever to make it to the shower. Not worth the price point they ask.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarshene, Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
My family and I always have a great experience during our stays at the Inn at Swarthmore and will definitely return in the future, when it is available and recommend it to our friends. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful staff i hope the elevator is repaired soon
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
convenient
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Inn is lovely and right in the ville. The elevator was out of commission.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025