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Abode Philadelphia - Center City Convention Center

3.5 star property

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Basement apartment, Patio | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Third-floor apartment, City View | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, smart speakers
Second-floor apartment | City view
Second-floor apartment | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Interior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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251 North 12th Street, G, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
  • Place, Reading Terminal Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Third-floor apartment, City View

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Street-level apartment, Balcony

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Street-level apartment, Balcony

  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Second Floor Apartment

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Third-floor apartment, City View

  • 85 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Second-floor apartment

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Basement apartment, Patio

  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Abode Philadelphia - Center City Convention Center

Apartment with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Reading Terminal Market
This smoke-free apartment building features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The apartment provides a flat-screen TV with digital channels, plus a kitchen with a fridge, an oven and a microwave. Added amenities include free WiFi, a coffee/tea maker and free tea bags/instant coffee.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Accommodation at this 3.5-star apartment has kitchens with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Philadelphia apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and smart speakers.

During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Reading Terminal Market. Free WiFi in public areas is available. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, flat-screen TV and fridges
  • Free WiFi
  • Services include a virtual front desk
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Reading Terminal Market and Pennsylvania Convention Center
WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3.5-star Philadelphia apartment is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 35 per day)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Smart speaker
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 500.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Off site parking fee: USD 35 per day (1 mi away)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.
Property Registration Number 818224
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Abode XS House Convention Center
Abode XS House Convention Center 2 bedroom
Abode Philadelphia Center City/Convention Center
Abode Philadelphia Center City Convention Center
Abode Philadelphia - Center City Convention Center Apartment
Abode Philadelphia - Center City Convention Center Philadelphia

Abode Philadelphia - Center City Convention Center Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 83 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

This property is literally on a highway! So loud!

This property is on a highway. It is INCREDIBLY loud. The earplugs they leave on the nightstands are jokes. They are honest about the no elevator thing, just a staircase, (with boxes filled with cleaning supplies I guess on the sides all the way up), but we could not find a firescape in the unit we were in so dont know what you would do if there was a fire. They were very prompt with communication while getting you to jump through all the hoops of making the reservation and paying but then it was radio silence when I tried to contact them after we arrived. No response to texts, phone calls or emails. We left the property a few hours after arriving. And still no response to communications for days to come.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Benito

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like the traffic noise
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I went into this reading reviews that it was loud...this needs to be stressed x10!!! Yes they give you earplugs, it is located at a street light where cars are trying to make it through light, or taking off at light, & directly next to hwy that is sunken like a U shape & it just amplifies all the traffic. Something about the town there is a lot of racing & speeding and revving, crotch rockets going by over & over alllll night long. There is nothing the property can do about this. Just warning, if you have kids & want to get sleep stay like a half block further towards the city. Now the property, there was an issue with the door code they were very good at communication & fixed that right away. The unit had all the things the pictures showed, but it needs a deep cleaning there were splats on walls behind the bed, holes in walls, . Our feet were covered with "stuff" when we went to get in bed, like floors arent clean, a lot of hair around on floor. The linens are stained i doubt they wash the comforter. The bathroom shower tiles had a lot of black mildew. Theres no photos of bathroom, there is no sink counter space, just a shelf behind toilet to store toiletries. The washer/dryer combo didn't get the clothes dry just less wet. I went into this with an open mind, i have stayed at worse condition places in my life, but these things must be said, for you to consider for your stay and where you spend your money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sayed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was amazing Easy to locate Close to everything
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabbie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
While the property is nice, the line I was given to call for issues rang out for 15 minutes until I gave up. After walking up the stairs to find out we had been locked out multiple times we were eventually given a key. The property is fine for walking around if that’s what you’re looking for but I would NOT recommend to anyone with knee issues, a lot of luggage or orlder guests. We also had to pay over 150 in parking to be able to park our rental nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Nice Spot & Great Location. We Weren't Far From Anything! Clean Spot & A Cozy Stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This location was very convenient. Walkable to trader joes and the city and close to my daughter’s apartment too! It is on a busy street. I had no problem sleeping but it might be an issue for some. We were on the third floor and there is no elevator. I wouldn’t recommend this if you have older people in your party. It was a good workout for us especially with luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The apartment was the perfect size and location was excellent. The apartment could use a new coat of paint. The ceiling fan was disgustingly filthy. It was a white fan that looked black from all the dirt and dust.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Donovan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Prepare yourself for an avalanche of paperwork just to be allowed to check in to the property…including pictures of your credit card transactions (to validate that they made a small charge to your card) and a selfie of you and your drivers license. I’m not kidding. And if you have a guest prepare yourself to do this all over again for them. Once you make it to your room, make sure you have noise cancelling headphones and / or a good white noise machine, as this property is less than ten meters from the freeway. After one night sleeping there you’ll realize why they thoughtfully provided foam ear plugs at each of the side tables next to the bed. Needless to say, we will not stay there again. But if you enjoy experiences like drivers’ license reversals or filing complicated income tax returns, this just might be the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerald

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It’s a great location ! It has beautiful views ! I had the top floor , just make sure you’re in shape !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Starting for the communication, they send a lot of questionary at the same day of your check-in. I was in traffic trying to find all the requests very confusing and repetitive. My check-in was released late because of a bunch of request. The apt is very noise, mainly Saturday night. It is next to an avenue and all lights and outdoors lights from streets comes inside the apt all night long. I do not recommend to who has sleep issues. Not very clean. A ear plug are supplied by the host as regular procedure. No space for closes or luggage in the bedroom near the bathroom. No soap available in my bathroom but the little one to wash hands.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Philly tattoo convention weekend

The apartment was perfect for 3 adults, 2 in the bedroom; 1 on the sofa bed. Plenty of room to move around. Well-appointed with appliances; dishes, etc that you would need for eating in. Bed was extremely comfortable and that is usually my biggest problem. Everything was clean. The paint could use some touch up in places but you can tell it’s just from wear and tear and not dirty. Nicely furnished with sharp accents and furniture!! Extremely convenient to parking and attractions in center city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

Good for price

No elevator for second or third stories, keep in mind bedrooms & bathrooms could be up another flight of stairs. Some bedding & towels had stains. Stocked kitchen with utensils & kitchen ware. Good location for walking but very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Run fa

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay overall
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Quinn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
There was no water pressure, we were 5 people who couldn't shower for 5 days. Contacted the property owners, they sent someone to look but nothing could be done during our stay. A portion was refunded. I ultimately will not book there again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
The location of this apartment is ideal. However, the apartment and the building are in need of some maintenance. The communication was good, but their words of reassurance did not result in fixes. The apartment is on a very busy corner, so it is traffic loud and it does not get very dark for sleeping. The stairway is dirty and the doors do not feel very secure. Bathroom sink and shower were very slow to drain, and although they said someone would fix them, no one ever showed up. Overall, it is a decent stay, but some TLC is needed on the apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice stay at this property, it’s very convenient to near by shops and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
likes: Very convenient to places i wanted to go. Walkable. Some great dining choices in the immediate area. Communication was excellent with staff. Just off the highway which is good for when you're ready to leave. Very easy to get into apartment. DIdn't need to check-in. Washer/dryer - didn't use but glad it was there. dislikes: walls could use a paint job heard some noise from the highway but more so heard just about every move the people upstairs made. I was in basement apartment. bed could use a fitted bottom sheet. not sure why they use an unfitted sheet. gets tangled/moves a lot during the night. bed makes a lot of creaking noises all this being said, i would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rong

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
don’t stay here if you have other options.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very close to my conference and train station.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024