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865 reviews

The Arco powered by Sonder

The Arco powered by Sonder

1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia (Pennsylvania), PA 19107, United States

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Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

The Arco powered by Sonder

Welcome to The Arco powered by Sonder, where comfort meets urban adventure! Nestled in the vibrant heart of Philadelphia, this stylish 3-star apart hotel is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the city center—only 0.3mi! At prices starting from just $118, you can enjoy your stay in beautifully appointed non-smoking rooms complete with air conditioning to keep you cool during those lively city explorations.

Your home away from home comes with all the essentials to make your stay enjoyable. Need to stay connected? We've got you covered with free wifi throughout the property. Want to freshen up after a day of sightseeing? Free toiletries are right at your fingertips! And for those moments when you need an elevator ride, rest easy knowing that upper floors are easily accessible, ensuring you can relax in style without the hassle.

Don’t just take our word for it—The Arco has enchanted over 865 guests, becoming a favorite for travelers looking for that perfect blend of affordability and location. Whether you're here to dive into Philadelphia's rich history or indulge in its culinary delights, The Arco is your perfect launchpad for every adventure waiting just outside your door. Come and experience a stay where modern convenience meets the fun-loving spirit of the city!

Ready to settle into your home base for the Philadelphia adventure of a lifetime? The Arco powered by Sonder has a diverse range of rooms suited for solo adventurers and families alike! Choose from cozy accommodations like the charming Queen Room (344 sqft) where two can enjoy a restful night, or for a bit more space, the Deluxe King Room (452 sqft) welcomes four guests with luxury. Dive into relaxation on a plush King size bed or unwind on the sofa bed—a perfect family setup just waiting for your stay!

But wait, there's more! If you fancy something extra, experience the spacious indulges of the Superior King Room (495 sqft) or the expansive King Suite (775 sqft). Perfect for those seeking a little extra room to breathe. With an array of sizes and styles, every traveler—from couples craving a romantic getaway to friends on an unforgettable trip—will find something that fits their vibe. And of course, all rooms are smoke-free to keep your getaway feeling fresh!

Beyond the comfort of your room, you’ll find that exploring the rich tapestry of Philadelphia is just a stroll away. With a wealth of history, art, and culinary delights around every corner, there’s no shortage of adventure waiting for you. So whether you’re planning a leisurely breakfast in your room, or stepping out to explore the bustling streets of Philly, The Arco is your ultimate launchpad for a captivating urban escape. Prepare to create unforgettable memories—your adventure starts here!

Closest airports

Philadelphia International Airport

6.3mi

Trenton Mercer Airport

29.3mi

Atlantic City International Airport

46mi

Lehigh Valley International Airport

50.8mi

Lancaster Airport

61.2mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Deluxe King Room in The Arco powered by Sonder

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Deluxe King Room

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

450 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Indulge in luxury in our Deluxe King Room, offering a spacious 452 sqft, a comfortable king size bed, and a cozy sofa bed. Enjoy modern amenities including WiFi, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV, ensuring a delightful stay.

King Suite in The Arco powered by Sonder

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King Suite

1 Queen Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

775 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Experience the ultimate luxury in our spacious King Suite, featuring 775 sqft of elegantly designed space with a comfortable sofa bed and a queen size bed. Indulge in modern comforts including a private bathroom, free WiFi, a coffee machine, and a flat-screen TV, all in a smoke-free environment.

Deluxe Queen Room in The Arco powered by Sonder

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Deluxe Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

335 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our Deluxe Queen Room, a spacious and modern double room perfect for couples. With a comfortable queen size bed, private bathroom, and an array of amenities including free WiFi and a coffee machine, this room is a stylish and convenient choice for your stay.

Queen Room in The Arco powered by Sonder

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

345 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Welcome to our spacious Queen Room, perfect for couples! This double room offers a comfortable queen-size bed, a private bathroom, free WiFi, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and various other amenities to ensure a relaxing stay.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds in The Arco powered by Sonder

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Queen Room with Two Queen Beds

2 Queen Size Beds

420 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

x4

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Enjoy a spacious and comfortable stay in our Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, perfect for accommodating up to four adults. With a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi, you'll have everything you need for a refreshing and enjoyable stay.

Superior King Room in The Arco powered by Sonder

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Superior King Room

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

495 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Microwave

Coffee machine

x4

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Indulge in the comfort and luxury of our Superior King Room, featuring a spacious 495 sqft, a king-size bed, a sofa bed, and a range of amenities including a private bathroom, WiFi, a microwave, a coffee machine, a flat-screen TV, and more. Enjoy a relaxing stay in this smoke-free sanctuary designed to accommodate up to 4 adults.

King Room in The Arco powered by Sonder

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King Room

365 sqft

Private Bathroom

Wifi

Coffee machine

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in comfort and luxury in our spacious 366 sqft King Room, featuring a private bathroom, coffee and tea amenities, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Unwind in style with air conditioning and enjoy an elevator-accessible upper floor location.

Guest reviews

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865 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Location

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Joachim

8.2

May 2023

good location very stylish and comfortable

it was Pitty that they did not let us in before 4 pm which is very late. although the room was already ready and available they still charged us $30,- for checking in at 2:30 pm. it’s the little things that are Important and this was just making money which makes me not book at sonder again

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Christl

8.2

May 2023

location location location! a subway station is literally across the street, that can literally take you to New Jersey if that’s something you’re interested in. Plenty of options of things to do around: historic/touristy sites within the 15min, tons of bars/food/cafe options just outside the place, shopping centers close by and even a Walgreens and corner stores just down the street to grab water or snacks late at night or to stock up your fridge.

the bed was a bit uncomfortable (a bit stiff) but we mostly used it as a place to stay (and spent most of the time out for most of the day) so it was not that big of a concern for us.

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Deanne

10

August 2023

This apartment was really nicely decorated. We had one with two levels, so went upstairs to bed! The block is really nicely finished. It is in an area that felt very safe and directly opposite a car park which, whilst expensive, was very convenient. We were able to walk everywhere from the apartment and were able to leave our teenagers in using chromecast on the television while we went out for a drink, which was ideal.

There is no kitchen area sink - just a fridge and a small amount of workspace, which meant that we had to wash things in the bathroom sink (!). The sofabed could do with a steam clean as it had a few stains on it.

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Christine

8.2

September 2023

I did not know there was breakfast??? :( I loved the room. It had a great vibe and the bed was more comfortable than my bed at home.

I wished that there was regular local TV channels as I love listening to news in the background, and I like to have nonsense TV running all night while I sleep which would've helped with the street noise. I don't stream much from my phone, so that was a bit of a let down. And the shower stall was very small and I'm not a big person, but I do understand the space limitations when older buildings are converted into modern accommodations.

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Joe

10

November 2022

A very spacious room in a great, central and lively location. The room was clean, comfortable and contained everything we needed. There is a cupboard in the lounge with consumables which you can help yourself to as and when you need. The bed was very comfortable, and there was more than enough storage space, suitable for a long stay. Visitors should be aware that this hotel has no front desk, and you will need to contact Sonder via the Chat on their app if you need anything (on which they are very responsive!). Your room will only be cleaned during your stay upon request, so you have complete privacy if you wish. This was certainly preferable for me. Great hotel at a very reasonable price point, and will definitely stay here again when we come back to Philadelphia

Very minor point, but there was no ceiling lights throughout our suite except in the bathrooms, with only a series of lamps in the lounge area and bedroom. It felt a little bit dark, even with all the lamps on and curtains open. This is certainly not the hotel's fault, but Locust Street is very loud. Lots of bars in the vicinity, and lots of traffic (car horns and Philadelphia are an iconic duo). They do provide earplugs and a white noise machine though. This is what we expected, but if you want to be in a peaceful location, then Midtown Village is not the place.

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Margaret

8.2

June 2023

Hotel was close to Jefferson Neurology for my husband's appointment. Room and bathroom were a nice size and temperature was cool. Nice sheets and towels. Bathroom and room were clean. We did not have any trouble with doors opening with codes. It is nice that the price reflects the fact that there is no front desk.

Where are the charging ports? Not in the lamp or in the outlets? Good thing we brought our cords with electrical plugs. Room details and lounge details could be nicer . Our door rattled and the door plate was put on crooked. The closet door was difficult to open and close. It would be nice to have tea bags as well as coffee provided. TV could use an instruction sheet.

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Stephen

10

April 2023

Booking is like an Air BnB - no staff, only a door and room code. The room was very clean and we had no issues, would definitely book again. BTW, in order to store your luggage before your check-in time they have "lockers" on the "lobby" level. This was great, as we would have had to lug our bags around if they weren't available.

There was a small blinking light/fixture in the bedroom plugged into one of the sockets near the bed. This flashed off and on all night. Unfortunately, this was only a few feet from where I was sleeping and it was impossible to ignore at night. I didn't want to unplug it as it looked like it might be some kind of sensor, so we had to put a chair and towel in front of it to block the light.

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Robert

9.1

April 2023

Good sized room, generous light with good blackout curtains for night time, large bathroom, good shower, towels and bedding, comfortable dining table. Quiet location (as requested -- thank you!).

I think every good hotel room should have a comfortable reading chair - this room did not. With no front staff, a phone number to contact someone would have been helpful. Parking was a pain and expensive. Couldn't you form a relationship with the parking lot across the street?

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Ines

8.2

April 2023

As advertised. Central location, short walk to City Hall, large bedroom and bathroom, toiletries, coffee machine, fridge, large TV, confy bed. We had a good experience, I would stay again.

The noise of people partying outside on Friday and Saturday night, it was not a problem for us but be careful if you have a light sleep. We didn't had any problem, but in case you have not sure how to report and get it sorted, you have codes to get access, and haven't seen any staff.

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Bas

8.2

September 2022

Awesome spot right in the middle of the "gaybourhood" with 2 restaurants right underneath the hotel and a few breakfast/lunch spots down the street. Old building with soaring ceilings and quirky bathrooms. Comfy beds and all the amenities you need. Sonder is self service so if you run out of something there is extras in the lobby to grab. Checking in was easy and they even have luggage storage lockers you can use all day on the day of arrival and departure.

Unfortunately the wifi didn't work for half our stay due to a problem with the internet provider. Nothing Sonder could do anything about and they gave us a refund for the inconvenience. The restaurants downstairs can be noisy if you're in a low level street facing room but luckily Sonder gives your free earplugs and a white noise machine!

Points of Interest Around The Arco powered by Sonder

Attractions

Philadelphia Avenue of the Arts

0.2mi

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

0.4mi

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

0.6mi

Congress Hall in Philadelphia

0.6mi

Independence Mall

0.6mi

President's House

0.7mi

Second Bank of the United States

0.7mi

Dolley Todd House

0.8mi

Society Hill

0.8mi

New Hall Military Museum

0.8mi

Carpenters' Hall

0.8mi

Franklin Court

0.9mi

Arch Street Meeting House

0.9mi

Delaware River

1.1mi

Valley Forge National Historical Park

17.5mi

Amenities of The Arco powered by Sonder

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Non-smoking rooms

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Arco powered by Sonder

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Arco powered by Sonder

When are the check-in and check-out times for The Arco powered by Sonder?

For The Arco powered by Sonder, you can check in after 04:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 11:00 AM.

What's the nightly rate at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Rooms at The Arco powered by Sonder are available starting from $118. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

Which room categories can I book at The Arco powered by Sonder?

The types of rooms available at The Arco powered by Sonder include Deluxe Queen Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms, Queen Rooms, King Rooms, Queen Rooms with Two Queen Beds, Superior King Rooms, and King Suites. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. The room sizes range from 334 sqft to 775 sqft. The occupancy varies, with some rooms accommodating 2 adults and others accommodating up to 4 adults. The bed sizes range from Queen to King, with some rooms also having a sofa bed.

How can guests spend their time at The Arco powered by Sonder?

Guests at The Arco powered by Sonder can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities provided by the hotel. They can relax and unwind by using the fireplace available in the hotel. The cozy and warm ambiance created by the fireplace is perfect for guests to sit back, read a book or have a conversation with friends and family. The fireplace adds a touch of comfort and luxury to the overall experience of the guests. It also provides a great opportunity for guests to create memorable moments during their stay at the hotel. Whether it's a chilly evening or just a desire for a cozy atmosphere, the fireplace at The Arco powered by Sonder is a wonderful addition to the leisure facilities available for guests to enjoy.

Can I use my credit card at The Arco powered by Sonder?

No, you cannot use cash at The Arco powered by Sonder. However, they accept Visa, American Express, and Mastercard as payment methods.