ROOST Midtown

There was a time when “apartment hotel” meant a bland, beige, blank canvas of a place, in some godforsaken office park out in the suburbs. Then again, that was before boutique hotels, and before the modern trend of apartment-sharing. And it’s night and day from what you’ll find at Roost Midtown, a boutique-style, dare we say luxurious apartment hotel right next to Philadelphia’s City Hall. Here Morris Adjmi Architects, familiar from hotels like the Wythe in Williamsburg, have turned two floors of the 1920s-vintage Packard Building into the apartment-hotel of your dreams, complete with Instagram-worthy interiors and genuinely residential-quality comforts.

This means full, proper kitchens, complete with everything even the most dedicated coffee snob needs for a morning brew — as well as Bosch washers and dryers, Apple TVs, and rain showers stocked with Sferra linens and Davines bath products. The apartments are pet-friendly, and they come with membership to a nearby gym. Get groceries delivered and cook for yourself, or hit the town — from here much of the best of downtown Philly is within walking distance. And while the vibe is residential and the service is low-maintenance, you’ll find the front desk and concierge on duty around the clock, just in case there’s anything you need. It’ll be hard to roll the dice on a one-off apartment after this....

Please note: A 4-7 night minimum stay is often required for reservations at ROOST Midtown.