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The Tidewater
3.5 star property

Comfortable Philadelphia aparthotel in Center City with rooftop terrace

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The Tidewater

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Interior
Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Terrace | Property grounds
Standard Studio | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Terrace | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of The Tidewater

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
407 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19130
  • Popular LocationRittenhouse Square16 min walk
  • Popular LocationPennsylvania Convention Center17 min walk
  • Popular LocationPhiladelphia Museum of Art17 min walk
  • AirportPhiladelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)19 min drive
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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

The Tidewater is located in Center City, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, and is near a metro station. Philadelphia Museum of Art and Mann Center for the Performing Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include City Hall and Independence Hall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Citizens Bank Park or Lincoln Financial Field.
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What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 16 min walk
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 17 min walk
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 17 min walk
  • University of Pennsylvania - 3 min drive
  • Liberty Bell Center - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • Philadelphia University City Station - 4 min drive
  • 19th St Station - 12 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Victory Taproom Philly - 8 min walk
  • Local - 8 min walk
  • Federal Donuts - 6 min walk
  • Parkway Pub - 5 min walk
  • Urban Farmer - 7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

The Tidewater

Comfortable Philadelphia aparthotel in Center City with rooftop terrace
Along with a rooftop terrace, this smoke-free aparthotel has concierge services and free WiFi in public areas. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a refrigerator, an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a flat-screen TV comes with digital channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences like a washer/dryer and a dining area.
The Tidewater offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and designer toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Guidebooks
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Virtual front desk

Location highlights

  • Near a metro station

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 24 units
  • Built in 1925
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 912848

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder The Tidewater
Sonder | The Tidewater
Sonder l The Tidewater
Sonder at The Tidewater
The Tidewater Aparthotel
The Tidewater Philadelphia
The Tidewater Aparthotel Philadelphia

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tidewater pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Tidewater?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Tidewater?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Tidewater?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Tidewater located?

Located in Center City, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fairmount Park, Rittenhouse Square, and Pennsylvania Convention Center. City Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are also within 1 mi (2 km). 19th St Station is 12 minutes by foot and Race Vine Station is 12 minutes.

The Tidewater Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Tidewater
The Tidewater is a strange and historic building in an amazing location, with all the best of Philly at your doorstep. The views from the apartment are mesmerizing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

warren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zunair

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Everything was nice. Only problem was check in and check out time. Usually standard times are 12pm check out and 4 pm check in. But they have reduced the time. Check in time 5 pm and check out time 11 am. And you can’t request even a minute extension, Because there is staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

LeAnn

Traveled with partner
Everything about this place was fantastic except for the bed. Hard as a rock. Otherwise, exceptional location, exceptional view, very hip, kitchen was extremely well stocked, and it was fun to see people playing on the across the alley rooftop.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness
Challenging check-in process
The room was fine and the view was great. The location of the building is convenient. What was really challenging to say the least was the check-in. The system didn't work to enter the building. We spent some time on the phone with someone. The problem was not solved in the afternoon. Then we got stuck on the 4th floor, and couldn't go down in the elevator! We chatted for 20 minutes! We ended up requesting a fob. The whole process of not having someone on-site generated a waste of time and a lot of stress. The address on the building is not visible. Then the sink in the bathroom didn't drain properly, but we gave up because I didn't want to spoil my weekend chatting.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pharohl

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the Sonder Tidewater in Philly. Not only did the AC not work, but they never fixed it and ignored my requests to do so instead giving me a fan. I had to resort to cursing to get them to come to the apartment to check it. The AC control was hanging off the wall. Most ghetto thing I’ve ever seen. No windows in the unit open. In the summer in Philly, you can probably imagine it was a toaster in there during the day and reasonable hot at night. Refused any sort of refund request for a $750 reservation other than $80 which I have not received and it’s already been a week. They claim the AC was fixed, but when I told them it wasn’t, they thought $80 would suffice and ignored future requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Ebony

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
I’d probably not stay again.
The outlets didn’t work, there was no guidance on how to access elevators and the property and when I asked depending on who was at the front desk, depended on the success of my entry and departure. I wouldn’t recommend unfortunately
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023