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#47 of 86 hotels in Philadelphia
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  • Hotel class: 3 of 5
  • Rooms: 209
  • Address: 4200 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Contemporary 12-story Hotel situated close to shopping, downtown Philadelphia & historic sights. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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Reviews of Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

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“Just OK....”

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

2 of 5 stars
Marlboro, New York
Mar 19, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

My office team and I stayed at the Hilton City Ave. for a conference being held there. I have to say I was not really that impressed. First of all, the location is not that great. It's a 20 min-20 dollar cab ride to all the "action" in Philly. If you're not familiar with the area the website can be misleading, as it's not walking distance to anything.

The restaurant selection in the immediate area leaves much to be desired as well. The only restaurant you can walk to is a Chili's- we ate lunch there. We ended up staying in for dinner on the second night and ate at Delmonico's. The steaks were awesome and our waiter was great. The Polo Lounge on the other hand was not so good. The staff was downright rude at times, and the food was just OK (my salad had brown lettuce in it).

Some of the hotel staff were friendly, some not so much. Rooms and decor were clean and modern and the beds were really comfy. Oh, the outlet in the bathroom must have some sort of governor on it because my hairdryer ran soooo slow! I was not
a happy camper! I know- petty maybe, but it took me a half hour to dry my hair! I'm a woman, these things are important! :)

Overall, just OK. If you want to see Philadelphia and all it has to offer without going broke on cab rides, don't stay here!! If you have to stay for a conference in the hotel you'll be OK!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The water dispenser in the lobby that was diffused with different fruits everyday!
    • Disliked — The location of the hotel
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MELISSANY's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 25, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“Loved the Lodging”

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 of 5 stars
Rockland Co, NY
Jan 28, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We stayed one night at the Hilton CityLine for an event at the hotel. Friends of ours had blocked a group of rooms for a reduced rate, $149 from $164 for a kingsize bed double occupancy. We would surely stay there again.

The driveup was well staffed by friendly valet who even remembered how we had packed the car the next day on check out; the reception was most helpful and welcoming; less than 3 minutes later we were in our room with our luggage delivered. There is a warm gas fireplace and fresh fruit, plus an oak bar in the lobby. It was a relaxed feeling.

The hotel has undergone a major internal renovation. We had asked for a "new" room just to be sure and indeed it was new. The bed was excellent, with the soft thick down blanket; the bathroom was well stocked with double sinks, a classic desk was in the corner adjacent to the large window looking west; cheap wifi internet access, flat screen lcd tv, modern double cup european coffeemaker, ottoman with leather easy chair was a nice touch, and the blinds were durable to keep out sunlight if we wanted. No one rushed us out in the am and there was a nice looking buffet available which we passed on since we had a brunch event with the party group in a lovely conference room.

There is a pool and exercise room, we did not check either out.

There is a small mini shop in the lobby, and plenty of local options within a half minute drive either direction, and the major highways are close as well, Rt 23 and 76. This is a busy strip, most of Cityline is, but our room was extremely quiet, so we could have been anywhere... You can see the Philly skyline from the parking lot.

Considering the reviews below, positive and negative, I would say that the refurbished hotel deserves a 2nd look by any who missed it, since at this price, you cannot really do better in the area. This place deserves a solid 4 of 5 stars.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The clean and new feeling
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
DPSandDots's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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“Very Nice Room - Helpful Staff”

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Sep 11, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed at the Hilton for 3 nights. The room was spotless with very comfortable bedding. Nice furnishings and single shot coffee/tea maker was great. Love the lounge area for drinks and the breakfast buffet is more than adequate with a nice selection. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Will be staying again this week as it's the only game in the area unless you want to spend more at the sister property next door.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
X-Stewie's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2007
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 05, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with teenagers
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event, Other
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“Bed Bugs”

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

May 6, 2007
5/5 found this review helpful

Customer Service was lacking - especially by Kathryn at front desk. And, when packing, preparing to check out... found bed bugs in the couch that had migrated to our suitcase. BED BUGS!

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TravelerOmaha's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2007
Member since: May 06, 2007
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Management Response
PHLPHHHF, Manager
(Management representative)
Feb 26, 2008
No guests including the one who posted this story has ever complained about bed bugs in this hotel. The hotel does not currently have bed bugs, and has never had bed bugs. The hotel is very aggressive with their pest management practices with a national pest control company servicing the hotel on a weekly basis. The hotel continues to be a safe and clean environment for all of our guests. In addition, the hotel is in the process of completing a 5 million dollar guest room renovation.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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“This Hilton is not up there with other Hilton properties.”

Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue

May 2, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Arrived at 7 PM. About $30 cab ride from airport. The bell hop was quick and helpful. The "check-in" kiosk did not print out room info but did issue key. Front desk staff not particularly helpful or apologetic. Room a bit tired. An old phone message on the system from several days earlier for a previous occupant. Safety latch on door missing a couple of screws. Room generally a bit "tired" looking. Internet is $13 for 24 hours. Small single cup coffee maker was terrific! Delmonico's is OK for dinner, not great, just OK (but very expensive).

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
BiotechTraveler's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2007
Member since: July 08, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service
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