The Arco powered by Sonder
1234 Locust Street
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Why people book this hotel
“It was a really nice and airy room with great high ceilings”
“Spacious room with good bathroom facilities”
“Location is safe and perfect to sighsee around”
“Very good location, spacious room and bathroom, and very good capsule coffee”
“Spacious room and bathroom, very central location, very clean, coffee maker and …”
“Great location, a clean and spacious room, although there is no reception, I fel…”
“Very friendly staff that we met, although you don't normally see anyone as every…”
“Very nice and cozy lobby and incredible room for a very small price”
“Only the Location and WiFi”
Overview
Located in the Midtown Village area of downtown Philadelphia, this boutique hotel is one block from the performing arts district Avenue of the Arts. The rooms at The Arco are furnished with natural wood flooring, a coffee maker, and a private bathroom. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV with Chromecast and free Wi-Fi. Independence Hall is only a 15-minute walk away from Sonder l The Arco. The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is just a block from the property.
Traveller reviews
Massimo
extended_group
September 18, 2025
“Worth it”
Amazing self check in hotel. Very nice and cozy lobby and incredible room for a very small price. Location is safe and perfect to sighsee around.
Tomáš
extended_group
August 25, 2025
Very good location, spacious room and bathroom, and very good capsule coffee.
Tobias
solo_traveller
July 27, 2025
It was a really nice and airy room with great high ceilings. Quite large bathroom for this kind of room. The location was good and also nice to see a different side of Philly.
Jenny
couple
July 26, 2025
“Good value for money, good location for Philly. Easy to get around. Nice and clean!”
Very friendly staff that we met, although you don't normally see anyone as everything is self-run. They do have 6 lockers (4 small ones and 2 for big suitcases). We did get them for our suitcase before check in.
Lisa
couple
July 23, 2025
“Great for short stays to explore the city”
Great location and the building/style is great. Easy check in.
Chris4475
solo_traveller
July 22, 2025
Spacious room and bathroom, very central location, very clean, coffee maker and mini fridge, iron, hairdryer
David
solo_traveller
July 17, 2025
Spacious room with good bathroom facilities. Great location and good security access.
Dianne
family_with_children
July 17, 2025
“Poor.”
Being able to wait in the lobby area because you aren't able to access the room till 4pm. Happy this was for only 1 night. Immensely relieved when fire alarm was switched off.
Bernadete
couple
July 14, 2025
“Horrible”
Nothing.
Page
solo_traveller
July 3, 2025
“Didn't stay there due to cancellation of my booking - notified 1 hour before check-in.”
Last-minute cancellation of my booking- and still awaiting refund.
Pedro
solo_traveller
June 29, 2025
The location was very good, very central and near everything.
sami
solo_traveller
June 25, 2025
Not much
Alex
couple
May 31, 2025
“Beautiful room in mid town Philadelphia but very noisy and frustrations at check in.”
The 'unit' - room and bathroom were beautifully. Tastefully decorated in a modern original style. Very comfortable. Great bed, shower, bathroom etc. I could not fault the room.
Ilaria
solo_traveller
May 24, 2025
“I will not return there”
Only the Location and WiFi! Unfortunately!
Anna
solo_traveller
May 21, 2025
Great location, a clean and spacious room, although there is no reception, I felt quite safe there being a single female traveller
Georgios
solo_traveller
May 14, 2025
“Clean room, quiet neighbourhood, excellent location within walking distance (5') from the centre”
Cleanliness, spacious bathroom, excellent location within walking distance from the city centre.
Domantas
couple
May 5, 2025
Room size and area in which is hotel
Stefania
solo_traveller
May 1, 2025
“The stay was amazing. If I could have found a luggage store in the hotel the stay would have been even better.”
Very nice area, the bedroom very big and cozy. Very clean also
Jade
couple
April 22, 2025
“Great for the price, especially the location”
Location was great! No keys, just a code to remember for the building and the room! Funky room, two levels!
Miquel
couple
April 18, 2025
“Best accommodation in the USA”
This was our favourite accommodation for our whole US trip. Lovely room. Comfortable bed. Big bathroom. Great location. We don’t have anything negative. Loved our 3 night stay here.
Facilities
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Property is cleaned by professional cleaning companies, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
King Room
The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 1 bed.
Queen Room - Mobility Accessible with Roll-in Shower
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Spacious King Room with Sofa Bed
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Superior King Room with Sofa Bed
Guests will have a special experience as this double room features a fireplace. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
The quadruple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. This quadruple room has a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Queen Suite with Sofa Bed
This suite's standout feature is the fireplace. This spacious suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, heating and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
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