Yowie Hotel, Philadelphia

Yowie Hotel - A design-focused boutique hotel with stylish suites, a café, and curated retail shop on Philadelphia's iconic South Street

Nestled on a sunny corner of South Street, Yowie Hotel offers unique suite accommodations with stylish design touches from heritage and emerging designers. This boutique Philadelphia hotel features invisible service, with guests receiving digital access codes prior to arrival instead of traditional check-in. Each of the hotel's distinct suites comes equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and most include well-equipped kitchens with stovetops, refrigerators, and microwaves. The ground floor houses Forin, a neighborhood café serving breakfast and lunch options including pastries, salads, and sandwiches made with ingredients from local farms and purveyors. Guests can browse the hotel's retail shop showcasing curated designer pieces that can be purchased as souvenirs of their stay. Situated in South Philadelphia, known for Vietnamese pho restaurants, Mexican taquerias and dive bars, Yowie Hotel provides easy walking access to attractions like the Liberty Bell (0.5 miles), Independence National Historical Park, and the Museum of the American Revolution.

Pros

Named one of the 100 Best New Hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure

Features one ADA accessible suite on the ground level with roll-in shower

Provides free WiFi throughout the property

Located just a stone's throw from Independence Mall and eclectic neighborhoods

Complimentary toiletries by Malin + Goetz in all suites

Cons

No full-time on-site personnel (invisible service model requires self-check-in)

Limited luggage storage available only on a first-come, first-served basis