The Civic in Fairmount
Rooftop Terrace with Stunning Views Relax and take in the captivating cityscape from our rooftop terrace. Enjoy the convenience of a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and free onsite parking. Elegant Guestrooms with Modern Amenities Experience comfort in our individually decorated guestrooms featuring fully equipped kitchens, memory foam beds, and private balconies. Stay entertained with 42-inch Smart TVs and stay connected with complimentary wireless internet. Prime Location in Fairmount With a central location in Philadelphia, The Civic is just minutes away from iconic landmarks like The Met Philadelphia and Temple University. Book your stay now to be in the heart of the action.
What this place offers
- Elevator
- Smoke-free property
- Billiards or pool table
- Free self parking
- Rooftop terrace
- Games
Policies & house rules
- Check-in from 16:00 until 22:00
- Check-out until 11:00
- Children welcome
- No pets
- Free parking
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partner · Sep 2025
I booked this hotel based on its four-star rating on Expedia and high guest reviews, but I feel the ratings may be misleading, and I regret not paying more attention to the negative reviews, as they turned out to be more accurate. There is no dedicated parking at the hotel, and you’ll find yourself parking in the surrounding sketchy neighborhood, which is not ideal particularly at night. The area, which is near Temple University, feels unsafe and there are abandoned buildings across the street from the hotel. I use the term “hotel” loosely, as the place doesn't offer the experience one might expect from a four-star establishment. There is no traditional front desk service, as check-in is handled by someone from a third-party company, and check-in consists of signing in on a legal pad. The stale atmosphere in the common areas—both in terms of smell and aesthetics—left a lot to be desired. Given the overall disappointing conditions, I chose not to even enter the room and immediately requested a refund, which was unfortunately denied. If you're a young traveler looking for a basic, no-frills place to sleep and don’t mind the area, this hotel might work for you. However, if you’re seeking a more refined experience or planning a romantic getaway, I would advise looking elsewhere.
partner · Jul 2025
Great place! Walkable to Temple University. Very clean. Just what we were looking for!
partner · Jun 2025
The studio was nice and the Front Desk was very helpful. They advertised Free Parking- which was not the case. We found out the day before that the "Free Parking" was actually street parking. We drove in very late around 10:30 pm the host did recommend 2 lots within a couple miles of the property- however when we attempted to use those lots, tbey did not offer over night parking- tbey were limited to 5 hours only. We were able to find street parking- but we had to move our vehicle at 6:30am due to being a school day. Thus was not a great way to start our vacation. The room itself was very clean and quaint. It was also very close to the venue where we were attending a Concert. We chose this place because of the advertised "free parking" and that was not the case. The room was great- but parking was a major issue.
family · Jun 2025
Great place
family · Feb 2025
I love everything about the apartment clean beautiful view
Location
1600 W Girard Ave · Philadelphia