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Highly Rated, Must-Stay Cheap Philly Hotels

Posted on Thomas B. Stewart

Philadelphia is annually named one of the greatest US cities to visit for its incredible culture and historic landmarks. With all of its iconic attractions and tourist destinations, lodging in the city can be expensive. This list highlights the top 15 cheap hotels in Philly, all conveniently located in safe neighborhoods! 

1. Alexander Inn: Cheap Philly Hotel with Best Service

Quaint yet classy, the Alexander Inn is one of Philadelphia’s best-hidden gems. Located less than a mile from the famed Liberty Bell, this is a budgetary diamond you’ll be hard-pressed to find in other big cities. 

With customer service that is second to none, you won’t only find your stay as hospitable as possible, but it also includes some of the best and friendliest services of any hotel in Philly. Oh, and guess what? Alexander Inn is also pet friendly!

Amenities:

  • Free breakfast
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Ratings (Out of 10)

  • Booking.com 8.5
  • Expedia.com 9.0
  • Hotels.com 9.0

Overall Score: 8.7

2. Morris House Hotel: Best Historic Cheap Hotel in Philadelphia

It can be better to avoid rolling with a national hotel chain when you’re looking for affordability. Sometimes you get lucky and find that lodging diamond such as Morris House Hotel, a 15-room boutique hotel in a landmark building that comes equipped with a lovely garden and uniquely decorated rooms. The ambiance alone makes this historic stay one of the best cheap hotels in Philly!

Morris House is another rare hotel offering afternoon tea with homemade cookies, delicious ones at that. There are no elevators at the old Morris House, but the floors are accessible by stairs and each room has a view of either the city or the garden (or both).

Amenities:

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Meeting
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How To Get Hotel Perks Without Paying A Ton

Posted on Thomas B. Stewart

We all have that friend who frequently travels for work or leisure and always seems to get free upgrades, drink vouchers and other perks when they check into a hotel.

But they’re not the only one who can get little bonus amenities and other nice benefits during a hotel stay. In fact, there are several ways to get more bang for your buck in the hospitality world.

Below, travel experts share their tips for getting hotel perks without spending a ton of money.

Try booking with the hotel directly…

“Book directly with the hotel,” advised budgeting expert Andrea Woroch. “You will be surprised that sometimes you can get a better deal when you book directly with the hotel because [they’d] rather not lose any of the reservation payment to a third-party booking site. They will also be more likely to give you some free amenities in that booking, as it may come with a special on their site.”

Once you’ve received your confirmation, consider sending an email to the hotel with the details of your stay, and tell them how much you’re looking forward to your time there. That personal touch might flag your visit to the hotel for special attention.

…But first do a comparison with third-party sites

“Look for hotels that offer perks upfront, like a hotel with free breakfast and free parking,” Woroch said. “I like using a site like Hotels.com to see which hotels are available in the area I’m traveling to and seeing which free perks are included, since they do a good job at promoting them on the site.”

Third-party booking sites are great for reviewing various options and comparing the prices and amenities included in the rates. Woroch recommended comparing your preferred option from the Hotels.com search with the booking price that’s

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