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February 2024 by Hodi Poorsoltan
We stayed 4 nights at this beautiful, cozy, comfortable, roomy space in a lovely historic Old City walking distance to various cafes, restaurants … and most historic square mile in American history!Rooms: Stylish, contemporary, cool & spacious … wellstocked kitchen.Nearby activities: Many eateries, cafes … many important America’s historic sites & many firsts walking distance.Walkability: Minutes walk to all historic sites, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets & all essentials.
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January 2024 by Daniel Kim
I really wanted to like this hotel, but the truth is the value proposition sucks compared to other hotel offerings in Philly relative to price. We stayed in the Ben room fyiPros: very spacious and tasteful interior design. Well stocked and equipped kitchen. Washer/ dryer in unit. Good central locationCons: no staff on site, so doesn’t feel as safe. No daily housekeeping. Shower pressure is terrible. It’s an old building so quite a lot of squeaking in the floors and the insulation isn’t as good (there is a working ac/heater though). Stairs to every room, and in this case a 4th floor walk up. Bedding is clean but the bed is not nearly as comfortable as other 4/5 star chain hotels. Terribly slow and old(?) tv that struggles to pause/play/skip when using Netflix. No slippers available. Quiet hours after 10pm (this isn’t a problem but given the old bldg and not knowing how thin the walls were, we felt we had to be overly careful even with tv volume).Again I really wanted to like this hotel and support a smaller local business but the pricing seems out of touch with its value proposition compared to larger corporate hotels with similar prices. Unless you needed a kitchen/washer dryer or wanted the extra space for kids, not sure this place could make sense. Even with kids you could get 2 rooms at other hotels for the prices here. This hotel feels a lot more like an Airbnb than a hotel, but at these prices airbnbs tend to offer much more space. I think for a hotel at above $200 per night in a city like Philly, let alone the $350 per night here after all taxes/fees, you should be getting at least a shower with good pressure, a tv that works well, daily housekeeping, an elevator (or 1 floor walk up only) and a luxury comfortable unsqueaky bed.
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January 2024 by Lesley Collins
This is the fourth time we're staying at a Lokal hotel - we've stayed in Fishtown several times but this was our first time in Old City and we loved it just as much. Great location, within walking distance to restaurants/bars, clean and comfortable.
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December 2023 by Natalia Kovrijnykh
Lokal hotel truly provides a "home-away-from-home" experience. Living at the Lokal made me feel like a local (pun intended). The customer service is top notch -- my emails were answered within minutes, both before and during my visit. I will not stay anywhere else from now on when visiting the city. Thank you, Lokal, for the wonderful experience!Rooms: Spacious, cozy, and functional.Walkability: Very walkable neighborhood, close to everything in old town.Food & drinks: Close to many nice restaurants and cafes.Noteworthy details: Furnishing and home accessories very carefully thought through. Amazing details and little things---such as a cozy throw blanket---that make you feel at home. Cannot rave enough about this place!
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December 2023 by Katie Zech
This hotel was perfect for our family of 4: a separate dark and quiet bedroom in the Tina suite so our littles and we could really sleep, no carpets- so it was truly clean, and a full kitchen table where we could eat, heat and store the meals we ordered in. Gorgeous, light-filled room with modern finishes and a city street view. Walkable to the party we came into town to attend as well as some historic sights and cute restaurants. Super responsive, friendly service a text away. For us, Lokal was perfect, and we will be back!
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December 2023 by Peter Walts
The Ben room was very nice, and well appointed. Furniture in the living area was pretty worn and dirty. Also, water pressure in shower was practically non-existent, and the bathroom sink was clogged and would not drain. Otherwise, it was nice, but without a good functioning bathroom i can only give it three stars. Hopefully housekeeping/maintenance will address this issue, but pay attention to this if you stay here. Not sure about the other rooms. Location is also great.
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October 2023 by silverio foresi
Beautiful room. Serene and airy. Great kitchen and spacious bathroom.A few nitpicking issues - hence 4 stars…1. We stayed in room “Ben”. Three flights of stairs. It was not obvious from the description. I would make that more clear - more transparent.2. The bed could be upgraded. Mattress not super good for my back. Also it is small - queen?3. The bathroom shower has very little pressure. The ceiling mounted spout is marginal/ok. The wall mounted spout leaks - basically no pressure.4. You have to make your own bed - no big deal but the idea is that this is to “respect your privacy”. Let me have the option …Would be a 5 star if addressed.Still a great spot especially for a longer stay.
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October 2023 by karen Baranowski
Loved the curated details and cleanliness of our beautiful room! Sonos added the perfect ambiance for us. Very cool space and we hope to return soon. Being in our 60’s, climbing to the 4th floor was a fun challenge.Nearby activities: So much to see in Old City! Everything walkable from here!Noteworthy details: Stocked bar cart, I pad with Sonos, beautiful books.
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October 2023 by Seung Baek
I stayed in the old city place, specifically in Betsy unit. The place itself is very beautiful, conveniently ready to use kitchen items, and gorgeous bathroom features! I could see family or wedding party staying over for the weekend. The best part was the great customer service! However, I had to give four stars due to mold on the wall near the air conditioning unit, the moldy smell throughout the unit, and the view of the apartment. We had to get some deodorizer. Plus, the bedroom with bunk beds has no air condition and ventilation system. I felt very hot sleeping in that room.
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October 2023 by Nora Salzman
Loved the Ben room. So quiet and the atmosphere and interior design was very nice. Super comfy bed and linens. Only complaint was that I could not get the included HBO/Netflix to work and the concierge didn't seem to know either so I had to stream from my own account. Also, the coffee maker didn't work so I didn't get the included Rival Bros coffee, which I was looking forward to. And last little complaint was that the water pressure was also a bit low (it's an old building so expected!). But, all in all, would still stay there again for sure!
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October 2023 by Kathleen Branthover
Absolutely loved the Lokal Hotel in Old City! From the spacious room to the historic charm of the building, we would recommend this space to anyone looking for a fun stay in a quiet, quaint part of Philly. Super walkable location and so many gems to check out right outside your hotel room! Would happily stay again.Rooms: Spacious, loved having a full kitchen, great A/C, and super nice bathroom! Do note that the building is a walk-up with no elevator.Nearby activities: Lots of museums and historic locations just steps from the hotel and within walking distance.Safety: Secure building and room with 24 hour exterior surveillance for added safety. Quiet block, no concerns!Walkability: Walkable to a ton of restaurants, bars, museums, and historic locations like the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross House.Food & drinks: Loved a couple nearby bars, cafes, and restaurants - Race Street Cafe, Cafe Oui, and Sassafras to name a few!
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October 2023 by Belest Travel Co
My husband, friends, and I loved everything about Hotel Lokal.From the decor and natural lighting, to the functionality - and probably our favorite, the Bluetooth music set up with Spotify perfectly playing through the loft - and the kind and attentive staff, it was a wonderful stay. The location is great too, very easy to get an Uber or walk to the main sites. And there is a cute cafe right at the corner where we enjoyed tea every day.If I had to give a recommendation it would be to have some sort of air flow in the private bedroom in the Louisa suit so you don’t have to sleep with the door propped open. A fan at the very least but even a small unit to cool it during the warm months. Our friends had that room and said it got pretty stuffy. But that’s the only thing! Everything else is perfect.Do note if you’re staying in Louisa, the loft is up three flights of steep stairs. There is a rail, but good to know for families, and those who find it hard to climb them.This will definitely be our go to when we visit again and my recommendation to family, friends, and clients.Thank you for a great stay!
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August 2023 by Mari-Anne Kehler
I am taking the time to do this review because I simply loved the Lokal Hotel in Old City Philly. The space was huge, exactly as promised. Actually, even better. The details were impeccable. Coffee and cream awaiting. Lovely fluffy robes. A bar set up for us to enjoy if we chose. We were so impressed with the decor, comfort and cleanliness of the room. (I hesitate to call it a "room" because it's the size of a studio apartment.) August heat was no problem...the ac was fantastic. The kitchen water is filtered, which saves on buying water. The neighborhood is perfect: surrounded by galleries, shops, restaurants. Right in the heart of the historic district and close to the waterfront. One thing to note: be sure you can climb stairs if you plan to stay here. Our room was on the top floor, which required 45 steps to get there. I didn't mind and loved the exercise tbh, but someone less able would have issues.
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August 2023 by Jacqui Hershberger
We loved staying here and can't wait to return. The location was perfect, the space was perfect, it was all just perfect. Host was very responsive, helpful and thoughtful. Thanks for having us!
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August 2023 by Janet OConnor
Coolest, best place we've ever stayed - wish I could give 6 stars - my husband exclaimed upon leaving "we're only staying at LoKal from here on!". If they were in every city, that would absolutely be true (please open more!!). The interior design is inspiring, location perfect and cool, felt like a real (high end) apartment, clean, every detail attended to - check in and reservations a breeze . . . Bravo!!!!
