The hotel is located next to everything I needed. Stayed for the Philadelphia marathon and it was just a mile walk to the start line! Sound proofing isn’t the best in the rooms- I could clearly hear conversations in the hall, my neighbor coughing, etc but it was clean and comfortable for what I needed.

Scalding hot water was all I could get in the room even after reporting the problem. Front desk staff were helpful and pleasant but a couple of the Bartenders were rude and arrogant. There was no luggage rack and no extra blanket for a bed that pretty much just had sheets on it. No microwave, coffeemaker or tea either. The remote for the TV didn’t work. Functionally, the room was a disaster. Though the cleaning team was stellar.

Scalding hot water was all I could get in the room even after reporting the problem. Front desk staff were helpful and pleasant but a couple of the Bartenders were rude and arrogant. There was no luggage rack and no extra blanket for a bed that pretty much just had sheets on it. No microwave, coffeemaker or tea either. The remote for the TV didn’t work. Functionally, the room was a disaster. Though the cleaning team was stellar.

Great location, close to everything! Hotel is new, nice coffee house and restaurant and comfortable, updated rooms! I would definitely stay again at Motto! Uh and front desk, the best! :)

Great location, close to everything! Hotel is new, nice coffee house and restaurant and comfortable, updated rooms! I would definitely stay again at Motto! Uh and front desk, the best! :)

Great except for daily garbage trucks waking us at 6-7am. Would request the other side of hotel next time

Great except for daily garbage trucks waking us at 6-7am. Would request the other side of hotel next time

I wanted to like this hotel more than I did. I paid $192 for a 1-night stay on a Friday night during the off season, which wasn't insanely expensive, but not a super great price either. I would give this stay a 2.5/5 star rating. Pros: -staff upon check-in was incredibly friendly and allowed me to check in at 10am for no extra charge, had solid recommendations for thrift stores and restaurants in the area -convenient to a lot of locations in Philadelphia, I walked everywhere for the duration of my stay -spacious bathroom and good water pressure Cons: -room was smaller than expected -bed was EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I tend to prefer firm beds, but this genuinely felt like I could have slept on the floor and had the same comfort level. kept waking up every hour. -had a weird experience with one of the staff when I came back from a concert on Friday night. I really wanted an iced tea and there is a sign at the cafe that says the restaurant bar staff is able to make coffee drinks there after 4pm. I asked the bartender for an iced tea, and she told me that the cafe was closed and that if I wanted, I could go downstairs to the basement and get iced tea from the vending machine. When I pointed out the sign at the cafe, she said they didn't have iced tea. -Television had AWFUL reception. I tried using the regular channels first, but there was a terrible lag between the audio and video. I tried to watch some podcasts on the TV's youtube app and encountered the same thing.

I wanted to like this hotel more than I did. I paid $192 for a 1-night stay on a Friday night during the off season, which wasn't insanely expensive, but not a super great price either. I would give this stay a 2.5/5 star rating. Pros: -staff upon check-in was incredibly friendly and allowed me to check in at 10am for no extra charge, had solid recommendations for thrift stores and restaurants in the area -convenient to a lot of locations in Philadelphia, I walked everywhere for the duration of my stay -spacious bathroom and good water pressure Cons: -room was smaller than expected -bed was EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I tend to prefer firm beds, but this genuinely felt like I could have slept on the floor and had the same comfort level. kept waking up every hour. -had a weird experience with one of the staff when I came back from a concert on Friday night. I really wanted an iced tea and there is a sign at the cafe that says the restaurant bar staff is able to make coffee drinks there after 4pm. I asked the bartender for an iced tea, and she told me that the cafe was closed and that if I wanted, I could go downstairs to the basement and get iced tea from the vending machine. When I pointed out the sign at the cafe, she said they didn't have iced tea. -Television had AWFUL reception. I tried using the regular channels first, but there was a terrible lag between the audio and video. I tried to watch some podcasts on the TV's youtube app and encountered the same thing.

Great location! The rooms are small, but thoughtfully designed and very updated. Bed was super comfortable, restaurant food and drinks were superb, and staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely come again next time I'm in Philly!

Great location! The rooms are small, but thoughtfully designed and very updated. Bed was super comfortable, restaurant food and drinks were superb, and staff was friendly and helpful. Will definitely come again next time I'm in Philly!

the smell of black mold in the overflow drain was very strong. I could see the mold and it was obvious that no attempt had ever been made to clean the overflow drain

the smell of black mold in the overflow drain was very strong. I could see the mold and it was obvious that no attempt had ever been made to clean the overflow drain

Walking distance from Rittenhouse Square, City Hall and Reading Food Terminal. It's also betweem Market Street and Chestnut Street which makes it convenient for shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel; it looks and feels brand new with a great cafe in the lobby.

Walking distance from Rittenhouse Square, City Hall and Reading Food Terminal. It's also betweem Market Street and Chestnut Street which makes it convenient for shopping and restaurants. Highly recommend this hotel; it looks and feels brand new with a great cafe in the lobby.

Great location and parking garage directly across the street. The street is a little rough looking— could have just been my arrival time as the garbage was out on the curb. The hotel, however is great. Coffee shop and restaurant open to both the hotel and the street. Very modern and clean. Will definitely stay again.

Great location and parking garage directly across the street. The street is a little rough looking— could have just been my arrival time as the garbage was out on the curb. The hotel, however is great. Coffee shop and restaurant open to both the hotel and the street. Very modern and clean. Will definitely stay again.

Rooms were very clean and comfortable

Rooms were very clean and comfortable

Good location, not too far from the convention center that I was going to. Great restaurant (Condesa) and fun rooftop bar. Friendly, helpful front desk staff. The room was quite small, but that's how some hotels are going now- spend your time in their common areas, not in your room.

Good location, not too far from the convention center that I was going to. Great restaurant (Condesa) and fun rooftop bar. Friendly, helpful front desk staff. The room was quite small, but that's how some hotels are going now- spend your time in their common areas, not in your room.

Great location, clean, safe and rather quiet in downtown Philly.

Great location, clean, safe and rather quiet in downtown Philly.

My husband and I stayed here for two nights and it was nearly perfect. We had a queen bed that was the most comfortable bed we’ve ever slept in while traveling. The location is perfect, staff was super friendly! We loved the coffee shop right down stairs. My only complaint is there was a weird clicking noise throughout the night. Not sure if it’s pipes we can hear through the walls or what it was but we turned the AC on and it helped drown out the noise. We were right across from the elevator and it was not very noisy outside. Very pleased with our stay and will definitely be back!

Great location. Easy parking across the street. The room was basic, but all we needed. The property was clean and easy to navigate.

Great location. Easy parking across the street. The room was basic, but all we needed. The property was clean and easy to navigate.

We had no water to take a shower in the evening and the morning of the check out. Has never happened before, very disappointed.

We had no water to take a shower in the evening and the morning of the check out. Has never happened before, very disappointed.

Group of eight friends. 4 rooms. The queen bed room was bigger than the bunk beds. Sweet clean micro rooms, comfortable beds, nice roomy bathroom.  Great location. Love the coffee and pastry bar. The receptionists were kind, helpful and very welcoming. All in all very positive experience.

Great location. Near SEPTA. Visited to see baseball game. Staff helpful. Room small but comfortable.

Group of eight friends. 4 rooms. The queen bed room was bigger than the bunk beds. Sweet clean micro rooms, comfortable beds, nice roomy bathroom.  Great location. Love the coffee and pastry bar. The receptionists were kind, helpful and very welcoming. All in all very positive experience.

Great location. Near SEPTA. Visited to see baseball game. Staff helpful. Room small but comfortable.