With a stay at Sonder Ovation in Philadelphia (South Philadelphia), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square. .This aparthotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of Pennsylvania and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Citizens Bank Park.
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
University of Pennsylvania - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Liberty Bell Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Lombard South Station - 2 min walk
Philadelphia University City Station - 4 min drive
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
PHS Pop Up Garden - 3 min walk
Starbucks - 5 min walk
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - 4 min walk
Hawthornes - 6 min walk
Paulie Gee’s Soul City Slice Shop - 6 min walk
About this property
Sonder Ovation
Aparthotel with a rooftop terrace, near Rittenhouse Square
Sonder Ovation offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 50-inch flat-screen televisions are provided, with digital programming available. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided on request, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Free cot
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Freezer
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Oven
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Separate dining area
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Outdoor furniture
Rooftop terrace
Laundry
Laundry detergent
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
Lift
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
54 units
Built in 2022
Housekeeping (on request)
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Renovated - October 2022
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 910413
We should mention
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Property is also known as
Sonder Ovation Aparthotel
Sonder Ovation Philadelphia
Sonder Ovation Aparthotel Philadelphia
Sonder Ovation Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Property was quiet for being in a busy area, great accessibility to nearby grocery and tourist areas. Unit had beautiful sunrise view.
Jessica
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
OLUFUNMITO
Travelled with family
23 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
OLUFUNMITO
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
20 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Rhiny
Travelled with family
18 Dec 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible experience
The hotel was dirty and had cockroaches!! We found 2 of them. The pillows smelled like sweat I thought the linens were dirty but no it was the actual pillows that smelled. The floors were dirty as well. It was too expensive for that type of hotel. They have old pics online I guess they are from when they opened because all the walls are dirty
- Difficult to get in. Didn't know there was no one working. Had to shuffle through emails in 30 degrees weather with my family to get in.
- No ice
- Shower barely worked. The pressure is so low very hard to get it to come through shower head
+soap dispenser did not work
+pot hole outside front door, my wife's foot fell in and almost sprained it
- Upon checkout, homeless man laying sleeping in our hallway as we are leaving.
I thought it was s great place ...safe, clean, and quite
walter
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy
30 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Book it
This place was amazing the only thing that was displeasing was the bathtub drain didn’t work so I could only take a shower and not bathe
Tammy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Stephen L.
Travelled with family
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good value for the money
The Sonder Ovation was a perfect choice for us. We needed two bedrooms and bathrooms in a central location, and Sonder fit the bill. The payment was competitive with the cost of a single room in this general area of the city. The downside is the lack of on-site hotel authority and the need to call a central Sonder number to resolve problems—like room code difficulties or raucous neighbors. Overall, this was our second stay at the Ovation and we would stay there again.
Stephen L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Lorrie
Travelled with partner
22 Oct 2024
The property is not constructed well and is noisy. You hear everything from rooms around you and it is right next to the fire station/paramedics. Difficult to sleep. The bathroom needed significant updates/upgrades. Very tiny, tub/shower that wouldn’t convert to shower easily- mechanism was worn or broken, shower curtain- no glass, dirty walls, poor quality towels and very low quality/bulk soap products. Kitchen area was fine in that it had new appliances all in good working order with sufficient utensils.
The worst hotel experience I’ve ever had. Because of the automation, no common sense or assistance is used. I arrived at the hotel only to find out they would not give me my check in information
Generally a great value for the money though the air condition did not work extremely well. The master bedroom the air didn't blow well so it was hottest in there. The thermostat said it was a temp I don't believe.
Other than that, the place was in pretty darn good. Well setup and even had salt and pepper which was a big plus. I would stay again but hope they fix the AC. It's central AC so odd that it is working like this.
Bathroom was very small.
Also noises from above unit. And a couple in a unit next to elevator was having a very loud domestic fight. It was very disturbing.
Otherwise property fulfilled its purpose.
Stayed here for a girls night in Philly. Room was super cute and clean. Beautiful views of the city as well. The rooftop area was so serene and picturesque. Checking in and out of the building was effortless. The only downside is the parking around the building as we did have to park blocks away but overall I would highly recommend!
Property very well maintained and very clean. Located very close to a fire station but we heard only 1 call during our 3-day stay. Target & local grocery store only a few blocks away. Would definitely try another Sonder property again. Extremely pleased with this rental.