Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown, PhiladelphiaHoliday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown in Philadelphia, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 38 of 98 hotels we score in Philadelphia. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.3 before correction.The Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia-Midtown occupies a 20-storey building at 1305 Walnut Street in Center City Philadelphia, around six blocks from the Liberty Bell and within easy reach of the main downtown attractions. It has 168 rooms, runs around the clock, and suits travellers who want a straightforward, well-located base in a busy commercial district. Included extras cover a complimentary breakfast, free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal rooftop outdoor pool, and there is parking on site for a fee. Guest rooms come with a fridge and microwave. The setting is lively rather than quiet, and the bathrooms are on the small side, so light sleepers and those wanting more space should weigh that up.What stands out

Comfortable beds with good climate control

Clean, spacious rooms

Friendly, helpful staff

Strong central location near attractions

Watch out for

Parking costs extra

Poor soundproofing between rooms

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