Morris House Hotel

Hotel · Philadelphia Washington Square West

The Morris House is a small boutique hotel in a restored 18th-century townhouse with a walled garden, between Independence Hall and the Gayborhood.

• ★ 4.7 on Google (432)
• Upscale
• historic townhouse
• Garden restaurant

Address

225 South 8th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Location

Washington Square West, about a 10-minute walk to the bars on 12th and 13th Street; about 5 minutes on foot to Independence Hall

Price range

Upscale, from about 230 USD per night

Rooms

a few colonial-style rooms and suites, some with kitchen

Crowd

mixed, gay-friendly

What makes the hotel special

GayOut lists the Morris House as a gay-friendly hotel in Washington Square West, the neighbourhood that includes the Gayborhood. Just around the corner, the marker for the Annual Reminders at Independence Hall commemorates the early protests of the American gay and lesbian movement.

Rooms and amenities

Breakfast and afternoon tea and cookies are included, and there’s a restaurant in the garden. Guests praise the charm, staff and location. Criticism includes steep stairs with no lift, weak water pressure, unreliable Wi-Fi and expensive parking.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (incl. Google rating: 4.7 stars, 432 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.