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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
Exterior
Dining
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
HDTV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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
  • Rittenhouse Square - 10 min walk
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • Independence Hall - 15 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center - 16 min walk

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
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 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Arco powered by Sonder on 27 Jan 2025 start from €113.51, 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, Reading Terminal Market and Rittenhouse Square. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Liberty Bell Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). 12th-13th & Locust Station is only a 2-minute walk and Walnut Locust Station is 3 minutes.

The Arco powered by Sonder Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 465 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1002 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1002 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

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Jenna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

cara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The internet in my room did not connect properly to my laptop. I had to have zoom meetings in the lobby by connecting to the free restaurant internet downstairs. Even though I have never had an issue connecting before with my computer, the staff insisted there wasn't a problem with their system and would not relocate me to a different room. The property is run down - coffee table falling apart, shower head loose, coffee machine not working properly, worn areas in the bathroom. I would never stay in a Sonder property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Saleem

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eman

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

maunil

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: 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

6/10 Okay

Tara

Shower floor was filthy. Coated in grime. Glad to share a photo. I’ve also reported same to Sonder/Arco. No response yet.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zhiyuan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is better to clean the room everyday for several-days resident.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love Sonder and this one meer our needs perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasnim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, New York

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price. Great central location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hugh

Travelled with family and small children
Aweful, could not access the room upon arrival due to a tech issue with their login system. There is literally no staff on the property to assist and I had to contact a customer service center to help while I was in the “lobby.” (The lobby is a couch by the elevator) The process was excruciating trying to troubleshoot a login issue and took over half an hour on the phone when I arrived. Pathetic..this is not even a hotel, it’s a lousy building with a series of rooms that are each locked by a key code that you have to punch to get room access. Despite this, I was still forced to provide them a trove of personal information including my birthday, my address, email, phone, and a photo of my passport…all just so I can get the key code to enter the room that I already paid over $250 for one night! Sucks!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

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

10/10 Excellent

Ketyrah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location and it is a short walk to everything. Make sure you do the online check in before arriving. We did it and used the app key entry was super easy. The free lockers were nice as we arrived before check in. The room was beautiful and clean and you get a white noise maker. There are two things you should be aware of. 1. There is an open karaoke cab that runs wwll into the night. It is loud and people can't sing. 2. Woodys is really close and they blare their music until 2am. So this is not a quiet hotel by any means. In my ppinion the karaoke cab was the worst of the two as it wasn't a constant noise and would come for a few minutes sound like a cat screaming and go. So it tended to wake me up. Where as I could tune out Woodys, which in general was a constant loud music.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

AISLYNN

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty dumpy, exceptionally loud, tv only works with phone streaming, outlets in stupid spots, coffee pot with nothing to stir sugar or creamer, elevator didn’t work so we had to haul luggage up three flights, pay to park only. The luggage storage area is like four cubbies which were all full. We just stayed at a Sonder in Montreal and it was LOVELY so this was extra disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Chihiro, Corning

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I liked the property itself, except the coffee maker wouldn't shut properly so I had to be creative. My only issue was that I wish there was some kind of warning that there was a street festival happening this weekend, and it was sooooo loud all night especially in the room facing the street. Parking was not allowed on the street because of the street closure too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Paz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a good experience. Negative points: The pre-verification process does not work, second time without receiving your sms verification, so I had to call twice! Bathroom door was damaged and sheets smelled too much of bleach. The rest was great and I would recommend it and come back there
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024