A week or more in Philadelphia goes a lot easier with a kitchen, and the city's apartment-style hotels are spread across four very different areas: Center City, University City, City Avenue and the airport. All five here have in-room kitchens. They suit extended work assignments, relocations and long project stints, at mid-range and upscale prices.
What to expect from long stay hotels in Philadelphia
Philadelphia's extended-stay hotels fall into two groups. The airport and City Avenue hotels tend to cost less and have more parking, while the Center City and University City hotels put you closer to transit, offices and shops. A kitchen cuts meal costs over a multi-week stay. Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%, and parking carries a separate 22.5% tax.
In Center City, ROOST Midtown is 3 minutes from Walnut-Locust on the B (Broad Street Line), and The Windsor Suites is 6 minutes from 15th St/City Hall, where the L (Market-Frankford Line), the B and the T trolleys meet. You won't need a car from either. The University City and City Avenue hotels suit people working near Drexel, Penn or the medical campuses, and the airport hotel makes sense if you fly often or want to avoid downtown parking costs.
Side-by-side comparison of Philadelphia long stay hotels
| Hotel | Star rating | Guest score | Kitchen | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Windsor Suites | 4 | 9.0/10 | Yes | Long stays on the Ben Franklin Pkwy with apartment-style space |
| Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia | 3 | 8.2/10 | Yes | University City stays in a LEED Silver building |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue | 3 | 7.9/10 | Yes | Budget-minded stays near City Avenue with easy parking |
| ROOST Midtown | 4 | 9.2/10 | Yes | Center City professionals wanting high-end finishes |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport | 3 | 8.7/10 | Yes | Frequent flyers or contractors near PHL |
Pricing context for extended stays in Philadelphia
Extended-stay prices in Philadelphia depend on the neighborhood and the season. Center City four-star hotels cost more year-round, especially in spring and fall when big conventions come to the Pennsylvania Convention Center at 1101 Arch Street. The airport and City Avenue hotels are mid-range and tend to hold steadier prices through the year.
Summer is busy across the city, while the weeks after Labor Day can bring better availability in Center City. For stays of several weeks, ask each hotel whether it offers weekly or monthly pricing.
Tips for booking a long stay in Philadelphia
- Ask the hotel about weekly or monthly rates, which don't always show up on booking pages.
- Philadelphia's hotel tax is 15.5%, which adds up fast over 30 nights. Build it into your budget.
- Parking tax in Philadelphia is 22.5%. If you have a car, the airport and City Avenue hotels usually have more parking than Center City.
- SEPTA's Airport Line runs every 30 minutes on weekdays between PHL and Center City, and the Residence Inn Philadelphia Airport is 0.4 miles from Eastwick station on that line, so you can manage there without a car.
- Homewood Suites University City (LEED Silver) is the only LEED-certified hotel of the five, which matters if your company's travel policy asks for one.
The hotels
The Windsor Suites
1700 Ben Franklin Pkwy
9.04,373 reviews
6 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)Apartment-style suites on the Ben Franklin Pkwy, 4 stars with a 9.0 guest score, on a quieter stretch of Center City.
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Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia
4109 Walnut St
8.2620 reviews
7 min walk to 40th St (L, Market-Frankford Line)LEED Silver, the only certified hotel of the five, with an 8.2 guest score, seven minutes from 40th St on the L.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue
4200 City Ave
7.9584 reviews
13 min walk to Bala (Regional Rail)The budget choice of the five, with a 7.9 guest score and easy car access for work along City Avenue.
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ROOST Midtown
111 South 15th Street
9.2368 reviews
3 min walk to Walnut-Locust (B, Broad Street Line)Guest score 9.2, the best of the five, in a 4-star Center City hotel with kitchens, three minutes from Walnut-Locust.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport
3701 Island Ave
8.7302 reviews
Nearest Airport Line stop: EastwickAn 8.7-rated 3-star near PHL for frequent flyers, 0.4 miles from Eastwick station on SEPTA's Airport Line.
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Frequently asked questions
Do all of these Philadelphia long stay hotels have in-room kitchens?＋
Yes. ROOST Midtown, The Windsor Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Airport, Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia and Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia-City Avenue all have in-room kitchens.
Which of these hotels is closest to Center City transit?＋
ROOST Midtown is about a 3-minute walk from Walnut-Locust on the B (Broad Street Line). The Windsor Suites is about 6 minutes on foot from 15th St/City Hall, where the L (Market-Frankford Line), the B and the T (subway-surface trolleys) meet.
Are any of these hotels LEED certified?＋
One is: Homewood Suites University City Philadelphia is LEED Silver, according to the U.S. Green Building Council's project directory. None of the other four holds a LEED certification.
How much is Philadelphia's hotel tax?＋
Philadelphia's hotel tax totals 15.5%, and parking carries a separate 22.5% tax. Both come on top of the room rate.
How do I get from the Residence Inn Philadelphia Airport to Center City without a car?＋
Walk about 11 minutes (0.4 miles) to Eastwick station on SEPTA's Airport Line. Trains run to Center City stations, including Gray 30th St Station, Suburban Station and Jefferson Station, every 30 minutes on weekdays.
When are Philadelphia hotel rates lowest for a long stay?＋
Prices tend to be lowest in winter. Spring and early summer are busier, especially around big events at the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
