Pennsylvania Convention Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Liberty Bell Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 24 min drive
Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 33 min drive
Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 44 min drive
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 46 min drive
Philadelphia University City Station - 4 min drive
Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 7 min drive
Philadelphia Temple University Station - 7 min drive
Lombard South Station - 2 min walk
Walnut Locust Station - 9 min walk
12th-13th & Locust Station - 11 min walk
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
Sonder Ovation features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square. Apartments feature kitchens, flat-screen TVs and designer toiletries. Fellow travellers love the location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: Lombard South Station is 2 minutes and Walnut Locust Station is 9 minutes.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Kitchen
Fridge (full size)
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Freezer
Electric kettle
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided
Shampoo
Free toiletries
Soap
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Dining room
Entertainment
50-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Rooftop terrace
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Laundry detergent
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 installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
General
54 rooms
Built in 2022
Individually decorated
Individually furnished
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property.
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Property Registration Number 910413
Also known as
Sonder Ovation Aparthotel
Sonder Ovation Philadelphia
Sonder Ovation Aparthotel Philadelphia
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonder Ovation offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder Ovation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sonder Ovation?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder Ovation?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Sonder Ovation.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder Ovation?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Does Sonder Ovation have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchen, which also includes cookware and a fridge.
What's the area around Sonder Ovation like?
Sonder Ovation is a short 2-minute walk from Lombard South Station and 15 minutes' walk from Rittenhouse Square. Travellers love the aparthotel's prime location.
Sonder Ovation Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
18 December 2024
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
Rhiny
Rhiny, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 December 2024
Ann
Ann, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 November 2024
Skip it
- 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.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 October 2024
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
Tammy, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2024
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.
Stephen L., 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 September 2024
Nice stay, everything needed was available.
Dominique
Dominique, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 2024
Heather
Heather, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 September 2024
Verified traveller
6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 September 2024
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.
Christopher
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Not a typical hotel. More like you’re renting an apartment. Checkin was super easy. Great price for the location.
HARMON HENRY
HARMON HENRY, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 August 2024
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.
Robin
Robin, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2024
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!
Allison
Allison, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 August 2024
Anita
Anita, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 August 2024
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.
Robin
Robin, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Perfect location, close to the subway.
Nancy
Nancy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 August 2024
Pristine Stay
Everything as described. Extremely clean. Very well kept. Very comfortable. Great view of city. Excellent location.
Loved having w/d in room. Water pressure was middling. Did not have a problem with noise, a few fire engines but those are all around the city anyway.
James
James, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Let people know a head of time.
There's three things that would have made our stay better. 1. If the toilet didn't run so loudly all of the time. 2. If we would've know that our unit was going to be facing a main street where we would be hearing the noise from outside all night into the morning. It made it very difficult for us to get rest at night. This should be something that's made known to any one who rents this unit ahead of time. 3. Finding parking was definitely a huge challenge every night. Other than that I would give it a higher rating.
Michelle
Michelle, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
30 July 2024
The property was fine. Liked room and the roof deck. Would def stay at another one of their properties
Gerald
Gerald, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
Marc
Marc, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
It had everything we needed for a longer term stay. Very clean. Loved having the kitchen, dishwasher and the washer/dryer. Was a little noisy so took a few days to adapt. But over all it was very homey.
Mary Kate
Mary Kate, 13-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Mohamad-Gabriel
Mohamad-Gabriel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2024
Ahmad
Ahmad, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
1 July 2024
Hello the room we had met having a beeping sound the entire stay at least once every 30-45 seconds making it very difficult to sleep at night. When reaching out to complain via chat they didn’t respond for hours later and by then it was 2:30/3a and I didn’t have my phone near as I was trying to relax with al the beeping. I have a video recording as well to show them as they reached one asking for video proof the following day.