Great Location, But Bring Ear Plugs
We stayed one night having booked our room on Priceline on very short notice. Our rate was excellent and the accomodations were roomy and functional. Penn's Landing and the historic district were a short walk away. Elfreth's Alley can be seen out the back of the hotel looking across I-95. There is an bridge over I-95 to Market street about a block south of this hotel. It is accessed by crossing Christopher Columbus Blvd. and taking the bridge marked Penn's Landing. The other good crossing to the historical area goes under I-95 at Race street about a half block north of the hotel.
The building does not have good sound proofing; letting in all the sounds of traffic on I-95, Christopher Columbus Blvd, and nearby the Ben Franklin Bridge. I suspect that you will grow used to the different noises after one night, but ear plugs are recommended. Breakfast was adequate, but nothing special. As per an earlier recommendation, try the Race street Cafe for good brews and excellent food. It is just a short distance away bearing left out the front entrance of the hotel. Parking is a steep $26 per night, but it allows "in and out". Also you can keep your car in the lot until 4pm on the day of check out.
We'll be back because we love Philly and this is the best price and location in town,