Old school glamor plus all the mod cons await you at this affordable riverside hotel, which is decked out in classic earthy tones.Rooms come with free wifi, a TV and sizeable beds. Elsewhere you'll find an in-house Italian restaurant, plus a wonderous wine cellar, and a modest fitness centre. When you’re not enjoying the hotel, there’s plenty to do around Penn’s View. For starters, it's practically within spitting distance of the Liberty Bell. You can also easily explore Spruce Street Harbor Park and the skate rinks (ice and roller, depending on the time of year) at Penn’s Landing.
Where is it? North Front Street, overlooking the Delaware River.
Which room? Book the King Patio room for views of the Delaware River and Ben Franklin Bridge from your own private patio. Then head indoors to enjoy the gas fireplace and spa bathtub.
Time Out tip: It would be remiss to stay here and not tick off all the Independence attractions: the Hall, National Park, Visitor Center, Seaport Museum and Blue Cross RiverRink, all of which are within ten-minutes' walk.