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#36 of 86 hotels in Philadelphia
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 200
  • Address: 1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, (formerly Hotel Windsor) Philadelphia, PA 19103
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Modern All-suite Hotel situated in the heart of business & cultural districts. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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( 5-9 of 112 )
“Windsor Suites "Loved the Stay"”

Windsor Suites

Aug 17, 2008

My husband I went to the Windsor on August 15th - 17th. We enjoyed our stay. The motel is located out of the way from many of the sites in Center City near logan circle but if you drive this will not be a problem because you can move your car from the garage as much as you want. The only down side is they charge $31 dollars for parking a day. There is a place down the street that charges $5 after 5. Whereever we went we didn't have any problem finding parking. We were in room 1301. The room was very clean and spacious. This is an old Hotel, but it has been kept well. The staff was very professional. I was a little concerned before going because of the mixed reviews I had read here. I am glad I decided to go, because I feel as if I discovered a little gem. This place offered me all the comforts of home. One of the major features for families looking to save a couple of dollars is the fact that there is a full kitchen. I would definately return here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Room had lots of space
    • Disliked — Parking Prices
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ssap01's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 17, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Great food / Wine, Shopping, Spa
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Average price*: $178 (year-round)
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3 of 5 stars
San Francisco, CA
Aug 1, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The location is excellent and the prices are reasonable. The rooms are clean if a bit outdated and my suite had a complete kitchen. Someone had dropped crackers by the elevator on a Friday. The crumbs were there the entire weekend. It's nice to have free breakfast and the woman running the breakfast room is wonderful. However the hours are very limited, the coffee is foul, and the breakfast room itself is very depressing. A parking garage is attached for $31.50 a night with in and out privileges but you can pay much less at the city garage at JFK Plaza (1500 Arch).

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
    • Disliked — noise in some rooms
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SunsetKid1040A's Summary
Date of Stay: June 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: August 01, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Good value in the center of philly”

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2 of 5 stars
Hudson, New Hampshire
Jul 17, 2008

Family of four stayed here during Indepence Day week, and I can't think of a single negative ething to say. It's not a new hotel, but the cleanliness and layout of the rooms was A-okay. In particular, let me note the abundance of closet space. Desk staff were pleasant and helpful.
Valet parking isn't cheap, but so, so convenient. Asian restaurant at the front entrance was very nice, and so much better than schlepping over to Chinatown. For an evening stroll we could walk about 4 blocks in one direction to the City Hall, or in another through the outdoor fountains to the Museums.

We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — cleanliness
    • Disliked — nothing
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marc-the-chef's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 50-64
Member since: March 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $178 (year-round)
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“Good for the price”

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4 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
Jun 7, 2008

I got a good deal for a room in this hotel. As some of the other reviews have said, it's not the most up to date property, but my room was clean and well-equipped including a hair dryer, ironing board and full kitchen (with toaster!). The beds were comfortable. It was a little noisy, but it was mainly traffic noise from the street which is to be expected in a city centre property.

The continental breakfast had plenty of choices and you could take food up to your room if needed.

The free wi-fi was patchy but the computers in the business centre off the lobby were much appreciated and the wired connection worked well with my friend's laptop.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Large room
    • Disliked — Decor could use an update, especially in the public areas
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rbgs's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 25-34
Member since: June 13, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Shopping
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“less helpful than one would expect”

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2 of 5 stars
Evanston, Illinois
May 29, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Arriving in Philadelphia after a long drive, we were dismayed to find that the Windsor Suites had no reservation for us. Turns out they had booked it for the previous month and had gone so far as to charge us a no-show fee for their mistake! Kind Abi at the front desk found us a room in their rather full hotel and advised us to speak with the manager, James Zhang, the next day. We had to wait around the hotel for an hour in the morning till he was out of a meeting, then he contacted us by phone. He was not helpful, acting as if it was my fault, when I know very well that I booked the room for May 18 because that was the weekend of our daughter's graduation. I was polite with him and I believe, in hindsight, that that was to my disadvantage. Some managers respond better to irate customers, as in the saying "the squeaky wheel gets the grease." He allowed us to stay in our room one more night at the $159 rate and credited the "no-show" fee back to us, but we still got an inferior room to the one I reserved-- and yet paid the same rate. I expected him to do better than that, such as waive the parking costs ($30 per day), but he clearly wanted to do as little as possible to correct the situation and made no effort to make up for the inconvenience, delay in checking in, and the distress of thinking we did not have a room in a city that was extremely short on lodging that particular weekend. In addition, the hotel's valet service drove my husband crazy, due to the poor communication of the guys working there and the lack of clarity at the front desk. We were sent from valet to desk to valet more than once. I still don't understand their parking system. The hotel room itself was adequate and well designed. The breakfast was slim pickings.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The wood used in the bathroom looked nice and seemed to have a slight fragrance.
    • Disliked — The management lacked consideration, responsiveness, and human kindness. Seemed to be all about the money.
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Wolftracks's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: May 29, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
Was this review helpful? Yes No
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Average price*: $178 (year-round)
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1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, (formerly Hotel Windsor), Philadelphia, PA 19103