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The Arco powered by Sonder

3.5 star property
Hotel in Philadelphia, a short walk to Reading Terminal Market

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Dining

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is €111
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 34 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Interior

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Separate bedroom
1.5 bathrooms
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 39 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 46 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107

What's nearby

  • Reading Terminal Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Independence Hall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • 12th-13th & Locust Station - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 5 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪U Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Knock - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Franky Bradley's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woody's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bud & Marilyn's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Arco powered by Sonder

Hotel in Philadelphia, a short walk to Reading Terminal Market
Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has a fireplace at reception and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Arco powered by Sonder offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

Catalan, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Activities nearby

  • Gym

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 854026

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Independent Hotel
Independent Hotel Philadelphia
Independent Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Is The Arco powered by Sonder pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Arco powered by Sonder?

As of 6 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arco powered by Sonder on 31 Mar 2025 start from €110.64, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Arco powered by Sonder?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Arco powered by Sonder located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Walnut Street and Reading Terminal Market. Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within 15 minutes. 12th-13th & Locust Station is only a 2-minute walk and Walnut Locust Station is 3 minutes.

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The Arco powered by Sonder Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHU-YI

I enjoyed my stay at Sonder a lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasir

Everything is conveniently located. Very clean, and instructions were easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Everything was great, the area was great, it was EXTREMELY loud outside but we stayed over a weekend. On Sunday it was great, and I think a weeknight stay would be perfect here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Parking can be a little dicey but no worse than any otherplace in the city. Room was lovely, very clean, staff was kind & helpful. Overall, we would happily stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

maunil

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Worst experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is like if Temu was a hotel. It's very convenient to downtown Philly and the app works well. But don't expect niceties like working coffee machines or hot water in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Great place to stay near the historical town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerian

Dislikes, it was noisy around 9am and you dont have any other parking options but pay to park which an add up depending on your stay But the good, walkable to everything we wanted to see. Great location, fantastic dining options, rideshare was fast and efficient in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

I love Sonder and this one meer our needs perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean, good location, they should provide som
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saleem

It was cool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

No hotel employees on the property
Very close to Broad St. and the Academy of Music. Nice room, and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Sonder is always a clean and beautiful space to stay at.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

great location and great hotel :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Zhiyuan

It is better to clean the room everyday for several-days resident.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gonzalo Javier

We liked de size of the bedroom. We didnt like the neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracie

Great stay! I loved the location and how easy check- in was.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Really enjoyed the look and feel of the room. I loved the style. It was convenient and just what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

It’s a great place and also has Fantastic views Hope to be back again..
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan

LGBT FRIENDLY
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

I was very impressed with the property and my room. It’s in a great happening part of Philadelphia close to everything signing in to get my door code when arriving was a bit of a nightmare. It wouldn’t let me create a password. Other than that, I was definitely very impressed And I rang the number on the door and they did help me out with the code.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Great location, great room!
Stayed here for Pride, perfect location and would definitely stay again. If you’re willing to give up the hotel amenities for a cheaper room, this is definitely good bang for your buck!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Not much nature light, but otherwise easy and practical. Very nice bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

This is the place to stay if you want to go out in Philly!! This area is where everyone goes to eat, drink, and party!! Apartment was beautiful- parking lot directly in front that charges $25 a day…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024