Finding a hotel with a charger in Philadelphia takes some digging. These three list on-site EV charging: the Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown on Chestnut Street, the Homewood Suites by Hilton on City Avenue and the DoubleTree by Hilton near the airport. Charger counts are small, so confirm before you arrive.
Hotels with EV charging in Philadelphia: what to expect
All three hotels list on-site EV charging. The Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown has ChargePoint chargers in the building's parking garage, and you need the ChargePoint app to use them. The Homewood Suites on City Avenue lists EV charging among its amenities, and the DoubleTree near Philadelphia International Airport lists four chargers on site.
None of the three holds LEED certification. If a certified green building matters to you, Philadelphia has six LEED-certified hotels, covered on our eco-friendly hotel pages.
EV charging at a glance
| Hotel | Star rating | EV charging | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown | 4 | On-property (ChargePoint, garage) | 8.7 |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue | 3 | On-property | 7.9 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport | 4 | On-property (4 chargers) | 7.0 |
Before you plug in: what to confirm when booking
- Ask the hotel whether EV chargers are available on the dates of your stay. There are only a few chargers, and demand can exceed supply.
- The Element Philadelphia Downtown uses ChargePoint chargers in its parking garage. Download the ChargePoint app before you arrive so you can start a session without delay.
- The DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport has four confirmed on-site chargers. If you are arriving on a busy travel day, call ahead to check availability.
- Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5% and the parking tax is 22.5%, so factor both into your total cost when comparing properties with on-site parking.
Getting around Philadelphia without a car: SEPTA options near each hotel
Guests at the Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown on Chestnut Street have the most direct transit access of the three properties. The 15th St/City Hall station, which serves the L (Market-Frankford Line), the B (Broad Street Line), and the T (subway-surface trolleys), is a 2-minute walk away. A single SEPTA trip costs $2.90, and a One Day Convenience Pass runs $7.50 if you plan multiple rides.
The Homewood Suites on City Avenue is outside the SEPTA Metro network. The nearest train is Bala on Regional Rail, a 13-minute walk, and SEPTA buses run along City Avenue, which is the line between Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
The DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport is near the airport, 0.7 miles from Eastwick station on the Airport Line. The Airport Line connects the airport to Center City stations including Gray 30th St Station, Suburban Station, and Jefferson Station. Fares are $8.75 when purchased in advance or $11.00 on board, with trains running every 30 minutes on weekdays.
The hotels
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
1441 Chestnut Street
8.71,421 reviews
2 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)ChargePoint chargers in the parking garage, started through the ChargePoint app, with an 8.7 guest score.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
4200 City Ave
7.9584 reviews
13 min walk to Bala (Regional Rail)On-site EV charging listed by Hilton, on City Avenue at the city line, with a 7.9 guest score.
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DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport
4509 Island Ave
7.01,942 reviews
Nearest Airport Line stop: EastwickFour on-site EV chargers on Island Avenue near the airport, with a 7.0 guest score.
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Frequently asked questions
Do any of these hotels have LEED certification?＋
No. None of the three holds LEED certification. Philadelphia's six LEED-certified hotels are the Kimpton Monaco and Kimpton Palomar (Gold), the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square and Homewood Suites University City (Silver), and the Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard and Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City (Certified).
Do I need an app to use the EV chargers at the Element Philadelphia Downtown?＋
Yes. The Element Philadelphia Downtown uses ChargePoint chargers in its parking garage, and you need the ChargePoint app to start a charging session. Download and set up the app before you arrive. Confirm charger availability with the hotel when you book, as the number of chargers is limited.
How many EV chargers does the DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia Airport have?＋
Hilton lists four EV chargers on site at the DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport. Because demand can exceed supply, call the hotel before your stay to check that a charger will be available on your arrival date.
What is the hotel tax rate in Philadelphia, and does it apply to parking?＋
Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5% on room charges. Parking is taxed separately at 22.5%. If you plan to use on-site parking at any of these hotels, factor the parking tax into your total cost.
Can I get from the DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport to Center City by public transit?＋
Yes. The SEPTA Airport Line connects Philadelphia International Airport to Center City stations including Gray 30th St Station, Suburban Station, and Jefferson Station. The fare is $8.75 when purchased in advance or $11.00 on board. Trains run every 30 minutes on weekdays. The nearest Airport Line stop to the DoubleTree on Island Avenue is Eastwick, 0.7 miles away.
Do the Hilton hotels on this page have a green certification?＋
No. Hilton tracks energy and water use at its hotels through its own internal program, but neither the Homewood Suites on City Avenue nor the DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport holds a third-party certification such as LEED.
