Welcome to The Spruce Villa in Center City Philadelphia. Just steps from the Kimmel Center and City Hall, we`re right where you need to be while visiting Philly.
There are 9 units inside our beautifully designed completely renovated staff-less boutique hotel. Enter into the subway tiled entryway with local artwork hanging throughout.
The Spruce Villa is designed for independent, self-directed stays. There is no staffed front desk or daily housekeeping. You`ll receive private access instructions before your arrival, and our local team is available by message or phone whenever needed.
The Spruce Villa is under new ownership and management as of September, 2026. We`re excited to host you as we actively invest in upgrades throughout the property and continue improving the guest experience.
Unit #2 is an oversized one bedroom suite located on the 1st floor, featuring a decorative fireplace (non-working architectural feature) and oversized windows.
Bedroom: -King bed -Luxury bedding -Oversized windows -Smart TV -Wardrobe -Dresser
Living Space: -Dining table for two -Queen size pullout sofa bed -Smart TV
Kitchenette: -Refrigerator -Stove top (double) -Keurig coffee maker -Microwave
Full Bathroom: -Rainfall shower head -Luxury bath amenities -Hair dryer *the bathroom entrance is through the bedroom
Please note the apartment is located on the first floor in a classic walk-up building. There is no elevator, and access requires climbing stairs.
This is a central city location in a multi-unit building, with normal city sounds and occasional sound from neighboring buildings. Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am.
This location is ideal for anyone looking to explore the city on foot and is walking distance to:
-Kimmel Center -Academy of Music -City Hall -Love Park -Comcast Center -Jefferson Hospital and more!
Just two blocks from the Walnut-Locust subway stop (along the Broad Street line) you can be anywhere in the city in a matter of minutes! -10 minute subway ride to Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center. -10 minute subway ride to The Liacouras Center and Temple University
Good to know: -No pets -This is a residential area, please respect our neighbors and follow quiet hours of 10pm - 7am -Parking is not included, there is a lot across the street we recommend (ABM Parking) the rate is approximately $40 for overnight parking -There is no elevator in the building, this unit is on the 1st floor but there are 6 steps required to enter the building
We want you to have an amazing time in our city while ensuring our home stays in great shape for everyone. If anything seems unclear or if you have any questions, just ask, we`re here to help!
House Rules: -No parties or events -No drugs or illicit behavior -No smoking, vaping, or marijuana. Please keep it out of the home, off the balconies, and at least 25 feet away from the building. -Quiet hours from 10pm - 7am – strictly enforced -Registered guests only. No additional guests or overnight visitors unless they`re listed on your reservation. -Only toilet paper down the toilet -Keep the home clean and tidy. Please report any damages or missing items to us right away.
Age Requirement: Guests must be 21 years or older.
Thanks for understanding and for helping us keep our home a wonderful place for everyone. Enjoy your stay!
Please note, cancellations are subject to a 3% CC processing fee. Welcome to Philly and the Arts District! We want you to have an amazing time in our city while ensuring our home stays in great shape for everyone. We’ve had some past issues, so these rules are here to help keep everything running smoothly. If anything seems unclear or if you have any questions, just ask – we’re here to help!
House Rules: -No parties or events -No drugs or illicit behavior -No smoking, vaping, or marijuana. Please keep it out of the home, off the balconies, and at least 25 feet away from the building. -Quiet hours from 10pm - 7am – strictly enforced -Registered guests only. No additional guests or overnight visitors unless they`re listed on your reservation. -Only toilet paper down the toilet -Keep the home clean and tidy. Please report any damages or missing items to us right away.
Age Requirement: Guests must be 21 years or older.
Additional fees may be incurred for: Excessive noise. Smoking Breaking any house rules. Clogging toilets with inappropriate items like baby wipes or small objects. Thanks for understanding and for helping us keep our home a wonderful place for everyone. Enjoy your stay!
Good to know: -No pets -This is a residential area, please respect our neighbors and follow quiet hours of 10pm - 7am -Parking is not included, there is a lot across the street we recommend (ABM Parking) the rate is approximately $40 for overnight parking -There is no elevator, and access requires climbing a couple stairs.
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Welcome to Philly and the Arts District! We want you to have an amazing time in our city while ensuring our home stays in great shape for everyone.
Important information
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Property Registration Number 1015928
Property # 5455516vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Philadelphia
Center City, a neighbourhood in Philadelphia, is home to this apartment. Reading Terminal Market and Cherry Hill Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Rittenhouse Square and Fairmount Park. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Zoo are not to be missed.
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Walnut Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Academy of Music - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Rittenhouse Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Reading Terminal Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Walnut Locust Station - 3 min walk
Philadelphia University City Station - 4 min drive
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
U BAR - 3 min walk
Bud & Marilyn's - 3 min walk
Franky Bradley's - 3 min walk
Dirty Frank's - 3 min walk
Woody's - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spruce Villa - 1st Floor Oversized King 1BR pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Spruce Villa - 1st Floor Oversized King 1BR?
As of 21 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spruce Villa - 1st Floor Oversized King 1BR on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,194, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Spruce Villa - 1st Floor Oversized King 1BR?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spruce Villa - 1st Floor Oversized King 1BR?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spruce Villa - 1st Floor Oversized King 1BR located?
Located in Center City, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and Rittenhouse Square. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market are also within 15 minutes. Walnut Locust Station and 12th-13th & Locust Station are within a 5-minute walk.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the location and had a great stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Ellie was a wonderful guest. She communicated clearly, and treated the property with care. She also provided thoughtful feedback to help us improve. We would happily host her again anytime and highly recommend her to other hosts.
This was a great place to stay. Historic building, lots of character. Room 2 was well situated, though if there are upstairs neighbors you can hear them loudly above you. Room was clean and comfortable, and the manager was responsive to needs. I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Nov 2025
I’m glad you enjoyed the character and comfort of the space, Kaellie. We’d be happy to host you again anytime.
This room was really nice! Very cozy. Bed was comfy. Only had one roll of tissue but there is a small store across the street. Great location. Walking distance to everything. There are no views from the windows but we used the room for sleeping. There was an issue with the door to the building but it was handled expeditiously. Overall, I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Brad M.
21 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Overall the actual room and the accommodations were excellent. Very clean, the kitchen was stocked with cooking utensils etc. the bed was comfortable, and the location was decent. Only complaint with accommodations was a VERY slippery shower. The issues that I have are with the advertising. They advertised this listing with parking as one of the amenities of the property and they call it the “Thena hotel”.( This is not a hotel, this is someone’s apartment. )So being a reasonable cost, I booked it over another actual hotel with parking. However, when we arrived, there was a Downpour and no parking. When I texted it took nearly an hour for them to respond so I called, they informed me that parking was not included but available at a lot across the street and I had to leave my keys with them for an additional 40 a night. This is like listing air conditioning under amenities, and then charging me a fee for using it when I get there. Again, we loved the accommodations, but would have stayed elsewhere for a similar price with parking available.
We enjoyed our stay at this property. The property was very conveniently located and as expected based on the pictures and the description on Vrbo. It was exceptionally clean and had more than adequate bedding, towels, etc. We did not use the kitchen for cooking but the kitchen drawers were very well stocked. It would have been helpful if the arrival directions indicated to hit "check mark" after the entrance access code. I tried the code several times before seeing the check mark, and intuiting that I needed to hit it after the code. This was a minor thing but when you're tired after travel, it helps to have directions as explicit as possible. There was an unsecured exterior door in the back of the building, adjacent to our unit with a note on it that said: "Keep door locked at all times!" The door was not locked and there was no way to lock it from the inside. There was a keypad on the outer side of the door. We thought the door would be locked from the outside but when we tested it by having my daughter try to gain entrance from the outside, she was easily able to open the door, without needing a code. We contacted the host about this and he was very accessible and responsive, which I appreciated. He was unable to fix the problem but gave us enough assurance that we felt okay about the situation. Based on everything, we were happy with our stay and would 100% stay at this property again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for your detailed review! We’re glad you enjoyed the convenient location, cleanliness, and overall comfort of the property. We appreciate your feedback about the arrival instructions and will continue working to make the check-in experience as smooth as possible. We’re also grateful for your communication during your stay and are happy our team was able to assist. We’d love to welcome you back again in the future!
I lived just a block from this property 10 years ago and I still love the neighborhood. Central to everything, very lovely but still safe and quiet at night. This particular room was on the ground floor and I chose it bc I knew I’d have my big stroller and my 3yo daughter with me. I was a little nervous staying on the ground floor without my husband but like I said I knew the neighborhood so I figured it would be find with lots of doors between me and the outside. Unfortunately the door into the building was not lockable - the latch it was taped open. There was an addition door to the alley that had a deadbolt that was also not locked despite a sign that said “this door to remain locked at all times”. When I reached out to the hose upon check in they responded very apologetically that they would look into it asap and then let me know it was due to maintenance being done in the building that would be completed on Sunday (I checked in on Friday). I appreciated the fast response but it certainly made me uneasy - however they did let me know that the building was under 24 hr surveillance so that helped.My only other note is that the remotes are solar powered and the one in the bedroom drove me nuts! I’m not sure if it was not charging well or what but it worked only half the time. I never let the host know so not their fault, just heads up.Overall - It was great for what we needed and I love the location any neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Keith C.
26 June 2026
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for your review! We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back again soon.