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The Arco powered by Sonder

3.5 star property
Hotel within easy reach of Rittenhouse Square

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
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Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
Located near Rittenhouse Square, The Arco powered by Sonder offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with a cozy fireplace in the lobby. Connect to WiFi in public areas and enjoy smoke-free premises, while taking advantage of concierge services. Guests rave about the ideal location.

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Air conditioning
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
The current price is CA $133
CA $154 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Interior

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
1.5 bathrooms
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Studio, 1 King Bed

Sonder The Witherspoon

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 1,498 reviews
The price is CA $115
CA $134 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
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About the area

Map
1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

What's nearby

  • Reading Terminal Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Independence Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 29 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 32 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 43 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 47 min drive
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 5 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 29 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 30 min walk
  • 12th-13th & Locust Station - 1 min walk
  • Walnut Locust Station - 3 min walk
  • 15th-16th & Locust Station - 5 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪U Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Franky Bradley's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woody's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Marilyn's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Arco powered by Sonder

The Arco powered by Sonder offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and Reading Terminal Market. Also, Pennsylvania Convention Center and Independence Hall are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the location. Public transportation is just a short walk: 12th-13th & Locust Station is steps away and Walnut Locust Station is 3 minutes.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Spanish
VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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
    • Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
    • You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
    • A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
    • Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Activities

  • Fitness center access
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Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property Registration Number 854026

Also known as

Independent Hotel
Independent Hotel Philadelphia
Independent Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Does The Arco powered by Sonder offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Arco powered by Sonder does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Arco powered by Sonder.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Arco powered by Sonder?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rivers Casino (5-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (8-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around The Arco powered by Sonder like?

The Arco powered by Sonder is a short 1-minute walk from 12th-13th & Locust Station and 10 minutes' walk from Rittenhouse Square. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Robert, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

PERFECT
Perfect! I’ll use again and again
Michael, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Dexter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

John, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Richard, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dan, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stephen, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

FRANCIS, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Arco at Sonder Review
It was clean, and all the amenities worked - that was great
Obi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good hotel, good location
Good location, short walk to Rittenhouse Square and Chinatown. Lock code worked fine. There was a dripping sound in the bathroom ceiling ( no water, but evidence of rust) and nobody is available on Sunday to take the complaint. Not a big deal because there was no water dripping. It will not impact a return stay.
2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

DO NOT BOOK HERE. NO JOKE. Read This
DO NOT BOOK HERE!!! Access to the building is by a keypad at street level. My Sonder access code was greyed out and I couldn’t get in the building. There is no lobby or staff at this location. Sonder’s phone support line couldn’t send me the code. I was stuck in the cold for over half an hour trying to get in. A person working for Sonder entered the building. I followed her in and 20 minutes later she gave me the access code. If she didn’t come I would have needed to purchase another room elsewhere.
Wayne, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Rakesh, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Scott, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not a good first impression
We spoke with an agent on the phone the day of check out to confirm the reservation. We received a text saying we will receive directions within three days of our stay even though it was the day of check in and we never received any directions. We could not access our hotel room until the morning of check out.
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mike, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, great, great.
Great location. Great sized room. Great bathroom. Everything was amazing! I just could have used a small table. I highly recommend.
Natalia, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Avalon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good overall. Hot water issue
Overall quite good place. Have stayed here often. Only downside this time was there there was no cold water in shower one day (which is a real problem in January!).
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience, clean (big one)
Obinna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Joshua, 4-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Yeajin, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Bed bugs
There were bed bugs on my bed, and customer service phone line took forever to mediate the situation since there is no front desk. Said they needed to inspect the room before they can accommodate us and had issues with the general customer service email seeing my videos and photos on email when they clearly sent since the local customer service team received them. Ended up upgrading us to the Witherspoon instead which was very nice and way cleaner, only 5 min walk away. Please just book at the Witherspoon instead of here.
2-night business trip
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