Visiting: Society Hill vs. Arch & 12th (Philadelphia: hotels, neighborhoods)

[stradivarius]

Hello.

We're planning to visit Philadelphia in mid-April for 2 or 3 nights. Our options for hotels are:

Sheraton Society Hill

and

Home2 Suites by Hilton, which is on Arch and 12th.

We're a family of four, with two young kids aged 6 and 2.

We'd like to be within walking distance to as many attractions as possible, while at the same time, we would like family-friendly accommodations.

Please comment on neighborhoods, the hotels I mentioned, and any other suggestions you can think of for us. Our itinerary is fairly flexible.

Thanks so much, from your neighboring state of New Jersey!

[jazzy jeff]

Society Hill puts you close to the Historic areas of the city. 12th and Arch puts you closer to the business/shopping district. However neither area is far from each other as far as walking is concerned. Assuming you like walking. If sightseeing is your main objective I would go with Society Hill.

[Angus215]

Sheraton is definitely better for being close to sights. It is in a very nice area.

[stradivarius]

Thanks, Guys. Sheraton it is.

[mcguirk]

Another nice thing is that -- assuming you'll be here over a weekend -- you can stroll around Society Hill at night and find plenty of activity. 12th and Arch is dead, and depending on your perspective, can feel seedy.