Conshohocken Gastfamilien

When arriving we met the most delightful host - Sade. She couldn’t do enough to make our stay special. She gave my granddaughter a “goodie bag’ and welcomed us to the town. Our room was a bit warm and my husband asked Sade to check it out for us. She concluded that the air was not working and proceeded to give us another room. Each step of the way she was helpful. Noticing the pullout couch was missing pillows, she had housekeeping bring the to us in a timely fashion. The maintenance crew was sent for to clear a clogged sink (Sade called them and they showed up within 5 minutes). they were pleasant and left us with a note and a chocolate hammer to let us know they were there if needed. Having all this speedy attention made us feel “taken care of. The Inn thought of many things - fruit and bars available for all to savor. Games in the dining room for all. The free breakfast was a plus, with pleasant servers. Cudos to the manager for her creativity. A special thank you to Sade!

This is a modern and fun site in walking distance to restaurants and nightlife, as long as you don’t mind Conshy’s hilly grade. I was in town to drop off my daughter at Villanova and wanted a change of pace from King of Prussia/Plymouth Meeting hotels. The parking garage next door was convenient and free (on the upper levels beyond a gate, which may not free during the week). The hotel is shoehorned into a hillside block across a park-like space from a (more modern) corporate building. The hotel entry is a converted old brick firehouse, a charming and unique blend of architecture and history that contrasts nicely with the modern surroundings. I entered around 6 p.m. on a Saturday and the lobby felt fairly small, possibly because many people were having food at the tables and patrons were arriving for a large bat mitzvah party. Check in was quick and smooth. I did not eat at the 2nd floor restaurant or bar but they looked like fun spots with interesting views and a large, semi-enclosed outdoor area. The elevator & hallways were clean and looked fairly new. The room (King bed) had a large bathroom with barn doors. The shower with full glass separation and door was roomy and offered two shower heads: one an angled rainfall-type and the other a lower wand type (the rainfall-type helped with otherwise mediocre water pressure). The main room was comfortable, with the modern trend of little-to-no closed clothing storage (mostly exposed racks and hangers), which some may not like. The bed was comfortable with quality linens. I did not use the small desk and chairs, but they seemed adequate if I had to work out of the room, and the wall-mounted TV offered a huge screen. The 6th floor windows overlooked the active neighborhood along Fayette St. The street traffic was audible even with the thick shades drawn. I also heard a passing train in the distance, but neither were terribly loud. Overall, this will be my go-to hotel when staying in Philly.