Large 1 BR in Center City with Double Queen Beds and King Sleeper Sofa)

Large 1 BR in Center City with Double Queen Beds and King Sleeper Sofa)

Delaware County, United States

Guest rating: 3.8 / 5

Overview

This large one-bedroom apartment is located in Center City Philadelphia, offering a self-catered alternative to a traditional hotel room. The unit is non-smoking and air-conditioned, with a layout composed of one separate bedroom, one bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchen. Sleeping arrangements include double queen beds plus a king sleeper sofa, making it suited to groups or families needing extra sleeping space.

Rooms & Amenities

The apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, stove, and microwave, along with a washer, ironing board, cable TV, free WiFi, and both air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. These conveniences make it easy for guests to prepare meals and manage longer stays without relying on outside services.

Dining Nearby

The surrounding blocks offer a dense concentration of dining options, including Ambrosia Ristorante and Trattoria Carina (Italian), Pine Street Grill and Wilder (American), The Dandelion, Harper's Garden, Square 1682, and the upscale Lacroix Restaurant at The Rittenhouse, all within roughly 800 metres. This gives guests a wide range of cuisines and price points within a short walk.

Location & Transit

The property sits within 1.6 km of Philadelphia's city centre and close to major cultural sites, including Mutter Museum (400m), Barnes Foundation (1.7 km), Philadelphia Museum of Art (1.9 km), and Franklin Institute Science Museum (1.2 km). Public transit is close at hand, with bus stops at Walnut St & 23rd St just steps away, the 30th St subway station 683m away, and William H. Gray III 30th Street train station 631m away, plus Philadelphia International Airport roughly 10 km distant.

Best for

This apartment suits families or small groups traveling together, thanks to the double queen beds plus king sleeper sofa and the fully equipped kitchen for self-catering. It also works well for travelers who want to explore Center City on foot or by transit, given its proximity to multiple bus and subway stops and a dense cluster of restaurants and museums within walking distance.

Travel tips

Bus stops at Walnut St & 23rd St are essentially at the doorstep (27-59m), while the 30th St subway and train stations are under a kilometre away, making car-free exploration of Philadelphia straightforward. Guests planning museum visits can walk to Mutter Museum, Barnes Foundation, and Philadelphia Museum of Art in under 20 minutes. Since Philadelphia International Airport is about 10 km away, budget time for ground transport or a taxi/rideshare to and from the apartment.

What guests say

Guest feedback highlights the strategic, walkable Center City location as a strong positive, with one reviewer specifically noting how close the apartment kept them to family staying nearby. On the negative side, guests mentioned shortfalls in supplied amenities, such as limited soap and bathroom tissue, and delays in fulfilling requests for extra pillows and towels. Overall, the location and convenience stand out as the main strengths, while housekeeping responsiveness and supply restocking were points of friction.

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