From the airport, I used the self-park garage under the hotel to park the car. There were a few cheaper surface lots up the street, but as work was footing the bill, I opted for convenience. During check-in, I queued up at the Preferred Guest check-in area and was quickly greeted as a returning guest. The staff during my stay were friendly and prompt, although I only interacted with them for check-in and check-out since I was in town for work.

The bar/lobby area was somber and had funky bench/couch furniture that looked horribly uncomfortable, almost like Egyptian lounge chairs. People were there with their laptops, so there must have been free WiFi available. As far as I know, there is not a lounge at this hotel (or at least, i was not given access to it!). Somewhat surprising if that's the case, given that this is a business hotel in a business city.

As a Platinum member, I was upgraded to a suite with two rooms. It was equipped with a large, high-definition flat-screen TV in the living room and one in the bedroom as well, although a bit smaller. The room looked like it had been revamped probably in the last five years at least; certainly since the hotel itself was built. Oddly, the sink for the bathroom was out next to the bed itself and not in the same room as the bath. The bed itself was very comfortable, and one of the main reasons I tend to frequent Westins.

I went one evening to the hotel's fitness center for a quick workout, and luckily they had a good supply of weight machines, free weights, and treadmills (only one elliptical trainer, though). The treadmills had their own TVs attached, which I always appreciate.

It looks like work will have me back in Philly again in a couple weeks, so I may check out some of the other properties. Nothing wrong with this one, certainly, but nothing that "wow'd" me about my stay either.

Review submitted by Charles K.

Posted at May 3, 2008 1:36 PM