Morris House Hotel in Philadelphia, PA

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Morris House Hotel

Location. The Morris House Hotel is located in the city center of Philadelphia, Penn., in the historic district of Society Hill. The hotel is two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Restaurants, the theatre district, the Pennsylvania Convention Center and lively South Street are all within one-half mile of the hotel.
Features. This 1787 boutique hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, showcases classic 18th-century Colonial style. The hotel offers gourmet dining at M Restaurant and Bar, which includes dining room and patio seating. Complimentary continental breakfasts are served each morning in one of two dining rooms showcasing original fireplaces. Meeting rooms, banquet facilities and complimentary wireless Internet access are available. The Morris House Hotel's garden courtyard often serves as a venue for small weddings and private parties. Pets are not allowed at this property.

Guestrooms. The Morris House Hotel offers 15 guestrooms and extended suites. All accommodations are equipped with private bathrooms with showers and/or baths. Bathrobes and complimentary designer toiletries are provided. Cable television and DVD players are included. Turndown service is available upon request.

Expert Tip. The Morris House derives its name from the many generations of the Morris family who occupied the home for 120 years. The Morris family contributed in substantial ways to Philadelphia history. Family members include a former mayor, founder of the Gloucester Fox Hunting Club, and a prominent and successful manufacturer.

Surrounding Area

TWO BLOCKS FROM LIBERTY BELL

Room Information - Morris House Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Luxury room Long Description: One queen bed. Fireplace. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and DVD player. Hair dryer.   Bed Type:  Short Description: Luxury room Long Description: One queen bed. Fireplace. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and DVD player. Hair dryer.   Bed Type:  Short Description: Presidential loft suite Long Description: One queen bed. Fireplace. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and DVD player. Hair dryer.   Bed Type:  Short Description: Presidential loft suite Long Description: One queen bed. Fireplace. Desk. Complimentary wireless Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and DVD player. Hair dryer.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 10 a.m.
Credit card required
Fireplace
Floors - 3
Guestrooms - 15
Hotel Built - 1787
Last Renovated - 2000
Minimum check-in age - 18
No elevators
Photo identification required
Smoke-free property

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 10:00 AM.

Area Activities

Liberty Bell - 2 blocks
Independence Hall - 2 blocks
Declaration House - 0.25 mile
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 0.5 mile
Theater District - 0.5 mile
South Street - 0.5 mile
Independence National Historical Park - 1.0 mile
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 1.5 miles
Franklin Institute Science Museum - 1.75 miles
Philadelphia Zoo - 3.75 miles
Valley Forge National Historic Park - 22.75 miles

Driving Directions - Morris House Hotel

225 South Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Penn.
From Philadelphia International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is 12 miles.

Take I-95 North towards Philadelphia/New Jersey.
Take Exit 13 for 76 W. Valley Forge.
Merge onto Vine Street/676 East/US-30 (Exit 344).
Take the Eighth Street Exit.
Turn right onto Eighth Street.