Cooking for yourself in Philadelphia is easy when Reading Terminal Market is a short walk from most Center City hotels. All five hotels here have a kitchen or kitchenette in the room, from full apartment kitchens with a stovetop and oven to a fridge, microwave and dishwasher. The ones with a real stovetop come first.
What separates a full kitchen from a kitchenette in Philadelphia hotels
The five hotels here cover a real range. ROOST Midtown and The Windsor Suites have full apartment-style kitchens with a stovetop, the best setup if you plan to cook proper meals.
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown and Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City also have full in-room kitchens across their room types. Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center has a fridge, microwave and dishwasher, fine for reheating and light prep but not for stovetop cooking.
For families and longer stays, that stovetop matters. Reading Terminal Market at 1136 Arch Street, open daily 8am to 6pm, is within reach of all five hotels for fresh groceries.
Kitchen features at a glance
| Hotel | Star rating | Guest score | Stovetop | Dishwasher | Nearest subway station |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROOST Midtown | 4 | 9.2 | Yes | Yes | Walnut-Locust |
| The Windsor Suites | 4 | 9.0 | Yes | Yes | 15th St/City Hall |
| Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown | 4 | 8.7 | Yes | Yes | 15th St/City Hall |
| Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City | 3 | 8.6 | Yes | Yes | 13th St |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center | 3 | 8.4 | No | Yes | 13th St |
Tips for self-catering stays in Philadelphia
- Reading Terminal Market at 1136 Arch Street is open daily 8am to 6pm and stocks fresh produce, meat, cheese, and prepared foods from dozens of vendors.
- A SEPTA One Day Convenience Pass costs $7.50 and covers up to 8 Metro and bus trips, so you can shop around the city without paying to park.
- Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%, and on a longer stay, cooking some of your own meals can take a real bite out of the total trip cost.
- If you need parking, remember the city's 22.5% parking tax when you compare hotel garage rates.
Which kitchen hotel suits you
ROOST Midtown is for travelers who want an apartment feel on a central street. Full kitchens across its studios and one-bedrooms make it the best pick for a week or more.
The Windsor Suites on the Ben Franklin Parkway suits families who want extra space and a full kitchen near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Fairmount Park.
Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown on Chestnut Street works for business travelers who want a big-brand hotel with a full kitchen, 2 minutes from 15th St/City Hall.
Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City at Penn Square is the easy extended-stay choice, with an in-room kitchen in every room.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center is best for convention attendees and short stays who only need a fridge and microwave, steps from the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street.
The hotels
ROOST Midtown
111 South 15th Street
9.2368 reviews
3 min walk to Walnut-Locust (B, Broad Street Line)Full apartment kitchens with a stovetop, oven, dishwasher and cookware, plus a 9.2 guest score.
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The Windsor Suites
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy
9.04,373 reviews
6 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)A full kitchen in every suite on the Ben Franklin Parkway, walkable to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, with a 9.0 guest score.
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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)Full in-room kitchens on Chestnut Street, 2 minutes from 15th St/City Hall.
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Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City
1 E Penn Sq
8.6200 reviews
2 min walk to 13th St (L and T lines)An in-room kitchen in every room on Penn Square, a 2-minute walk from 13th St on the L and T.
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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)A fridge, microwave and dishwasher in every suite, steps from the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Philadelphia hotels have a full kitchen with a stovetop?＋
Four of the five: ROOST Midtown, The Windsor Suites, Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown and Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City. Home2 Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Convention Center has a fridge, microwave and dishwasher but no stovetop.
Where can I buy groceries near these hotels?＋
Reading Terminal Market at 1136 Arch Street is the most central option, open daily 8am to 6pm, with fresh produce, meat, cheese and prepared food from dozens of vendors. It's an easy walk from the Center City hotels here, and a longer one from The Windsor Suites on the Parkway.
How do I get around Philadelphia without a car if I'm staying at one of these hotels?＋
The Windsor Suites and Element by Marriott are 6 and 2 minutes on foot from 15th St/City Hall, where the L (Market-Frankford Line), the B (Broad Street Line) and the T (subway-surface trolleys) meet. The Residence Inn and Home2 Suites are 2 and 4 minutes from 13th St on the L and T, and ROOST Midtown is 3 minutes from Walnut-Locust on the B. A single Metro trip costs $2.90, a One Day Convenience Pass is $7.50, and a SEPTA Key card costs $4.95.
Are these hotels good for extended stays?＋
Yes. ROOST Midtown, The Windsor Suites, Element by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown and Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City are all set up for longer stays, with full kitchens. Home2 Suites works for extended stays too, but without a stovetop you're limited to reheating and simple prep.
Do any of these hotels include breakfast?＋
Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City includes breakfast. For the other four, ask when you book, since it can depend on the hotel and the rate.
What is the hotel tax rate in Philadelphia?＋
Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%, and it adds up on a longer stay, so factor it in when you compare rates. Parking in the city carries a 22.5% parking tax on top.
