Philadelphia's Chinatown is right next to the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street, with Reading Terminal Market at 1136 Arch Street on the same stretch, so a hotel here puts dinner, the convention floor and a market breakfast all within a few minutes' walk. These five cover the mid-range and upscale ends, for convention trips and leisure stays alike.
What to expect from hotels in Philadelphia Chinatown
Chinatown is the blocks around 10th and Arch Streets, right beside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Stay here and you can walk to the convention floor, eat in Chinatown and be at 13th St on the L (Market-Frankford Line) or Race-Vine on the B (Broad Street Line) in a few minutes.
The hotels are mostly three- and four-star chain properties. Don't expect a rooftop pool or a destination spa, but you'll find meeting rooms and brands convention travelers already know. Places to eat outside the hotels are plentiful and cheap, which helps when you're paying for your own meals during a multi-day conference.
Chinatown Philadelphia hotels compared
| Hotel | Stars | Guest score | Distance to Chinatown center |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canopy By Hilton Philadelphia Center City | 4 | 9.0 | 0.42 mi |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center | 3 | 8.4 | 0.31 mi |
| Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center | 3 | 8.2 | 0.34 mi |
| Sleep Inn Philadelphia Center City | 4 | 8.0 | 0.16 mi |
| Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City | 3 | 8.0 | 0.23 mi |
Transit tips for Chinatown hotel guests
- 13th St on the L (Market-Frankford Line) and the T is the closest stop for three of these hotels, 3 to 5 minutes on foot. A single SEPTA trip costs $2.90, or pick up a One Day Convenience Pass for $7.50 if you plan to ride more than twice.
- The flat taxi fare from Philadelphia International Airport to Center City is $32 for one passenger, plus $1 for each extra passenger. Rideshare pickups use Ride App Zone 7 at the airport.
- Reading Terminal Market at 1136 Arch Street is open daily 8am to 6pm and is a short walk from every hotel on this list, making it a practical breakfast and lunch stop during convention days.
Mid-range vs. upscale options in Chinatown
The three-star properties here, the Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City, Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center, and Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center, cover the mid-range segment. Home2 Suites adds kitchenette units, which helps travelers on extended stays manage meal costs. Hampton Inn scores 8.2 and is on Race Street, a block north of Arch.
The two four-star hotels are Canopy By Hilton Philadelphia Center City on Ludlow Street and Sleep Inn Philadelphia Center City on Cherry Street. Canopy has the best guest score here at 9.0 and is the only LEED-certified hotel of the five. Sleep Inn is the closest to the middle of Chinatown, 0.16 miles away.
The hotels
Canopy By Hilton Philadelphia Center City
1180 Ludlow Street
9.0848 reviews
3 min walk to 13th St (L and T lines)LEED Certified, with four stars and a 9.0 guest score, the best-reviewed of these five.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center
1200 Arch Street
8.41,866 reviews
4 min walk to 13th St (L and T lines)Kitchenette suites and an 8.4 guest score on Arch Street, handy for longer convention stays.
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Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
1301 Race St
8.23,114 reviews
3 min walk to Race-Vine (B, Broad Street Line)An 8.2 guest score at 1301 Race Street, a short walk from both the Convention Center and Chinatown's restaurants.
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Sleep Inn Philadelphia Center City
1020 Cherry Street
8.0504 reviews
6 min walk to Chinatown (B, Broad Street Line)The closest hotel here to the center of Chinatown (0.16 miles), on Cherry Street with an 8.0 guest score.
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Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
1100 Arch St
8.04,073 reviews
5 min walk to 13th St (L and T lines)On Arch Street, practically next door to Reading Terminal Market, with an 8.0 guest score.
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Frequently asked questions
Which of these hotels is in the middle of Chinatown?＋
Sleep Inn Philadelphia Center City at 1020 Cherry Street is 0.16 miles from the center of Chinatown, the closest of the five. For the Convention Center itself, the Hilton Garden Inn at 1100 Arch Street is directly across Arch Street from its 1101 Arch Street address.
Is there a LEED-certified hotel in Philadelphia Chinatown?＋
Yes. Canopy By Hilton Philadelphia Center City at 1180 Ludlow Street holds LEED Certified designation from the U.S. Green Building Council. It is the only LEED-certified hotel of the five on this page.
How do I get from Philadelphia International Airport to Chinatown hotels?＋
A flat-rate taxi from the airport to Center City costs $32 for one passenger, plus $1 for each extra passenger. Rideshare pickups use Ride App Zone 7 at the airport. SEPTA's Airport Line runs to Jefferson Station and Suburban Station every 30 minutes on weekdays, with a fare of $8.75 purchased in advance or $11.00 on board.
What SEPTA station serves Philadelphia Chinatown hotels?＋
Three of these hotels (Canopy, Home2 Suites and Hilton Garden Inn) are 3 to 5 minutes from 13th St on the L (Market-Frankford Line) and the T. The Hampton Inn is 3 minutes from Race-Vine on the B (Broad Street Line), and the Sleep Inn is 6 minutes from Chinatown station on the B. A single Metro trip costs $2.90. For the airport, Jefferson Station on Regional Rail is on the Airport Line.
Is Reading Terminal Market walkable from Chinatown hotels?＋
Reading Terminal Market at 1136 Arch Street is open daily 8am to 6pm and is a short walk from every hotel on this list. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City at 1100 Arch Street is essentially next door.
Which Chinatown hotel is best for extended stays?＋
Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center at 1200 Arch Street offers kitchenette-equipped suites, so you can cook some of your own meals on a longer convention trip.
