TL;DR
- Neighborhood: Fishtown hotspot with cozy luxury and charm.
- Experience: Timeless design with morning coffee in a kitchenette.
- Vibe: Feels like a well-made film, perfect for Boomers, Gen X, or Millennials.
- Food: Some of the best pizza in the mid-Atlantic.
- Check prices here
This Fishtown, Philly boutique gem is where to go when you just want to run away to a blossoming-but-not-soulless-yet neighborhood and drink old fashioneds at a hardwood bar.
It’s waking up in a cozy room with a little kitchenette, making yourself your morning coffee and greeting the staff by name.
Wm. Mulherin’s is the kind of place that feels like a very well-made film, and its charming surroundings don’t hurt either.
The design philosophy is “timeless,” and it’s spot on. The hotel will make any good old days boomer, alternative Gen X or hipster Millennial feel a bit like it was just made for them.
It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy some novelty alongside your luxury, and without any of the fuss. And its also got maybe some of the best pizza in the mid-Atlantic.
What are the rooms like?
- Number of rooms: 4 spacious rooms, each over 500 sq. ft.
- Comfort: Top-quality linens, full kitchens, 50″ TVs, Apple TV, Bonavita coffee makers, speaker systems, houseplants.
- Design: Rich furnishings, hand-selected artwork, vintage rugs, and unique room touches.
- Bathrooms: Aesop amenities, rainfall showers, and luxurious tubs.
- See each room in detail here
Get on that booking immediately, because there are only four rooms. None are under 500 square feet, so space won’t be a problem.
All rooms offer top-quality linens, well-stocked full-size kitchens, 50″ TVs with Apple TV, Bonavita coffee makers, speaker systems, and houseplants.
Furnishings are rich and gorgeously curated. The artwork is hand-chosen, fixtures meticulously selected and rugs are vintage finds that really bring the room together.
Besides the design, each room has a little extra touch to make it special. Room One is an audiophile’s dream, with a curated vinyl collection and bespoke audio console.
Two is exposed brick and vintage wallpaper with a gorgeous wooden slab bed.
Three features an elevator-shaft-turned-skylight and chic bar, while Room Four’s pièce de résistance is a clawfoot tub in a spacious bathroom glowing with natural light (don’t worry, it’s on the top floor. Strip to your heart’s content).
All bathrooms are well-stocked with Aesop amenities, and those without one-of-a-kind tubs have lovely rainfall showers.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Restaurant: Onsite dining with wood-fired pizzas and extensive menu options.
- Service: Staff assist with private rentals, stocking fridges, and recommendations.
- Diet: Options for vegetarians and other dietary preferences.
The onsite restaurant, which goes by the same slightly confusing name as the hotel, is a don’t-miss.
The menu revolves around a large, wood-fired, brick oven, out of which emerges some truly delightful combinations of carb and cheese.
Vegetarians will appreciate more than just a classic margarita set to fit their diets, and meat lovers will drool over the hot cured meats piled on a slab of provolone-blessed crust.
There’s an extensive menu of salads, sides and pastas to go along with the pizzas.
It’s a sleep-over-the-bar situation, so you’ll want to go elsewhere if you want a masseuse in your room or a gym overlooking the city skyline.
The service, however, is impeccable, and the staff will be happy to give recommendations, assist with private rentals, and even stock the fridge.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
- Vibe: Up-and-coming Fishtown with bars, eateries, and gastropubs within walking distance.
- Charm: Working-class neighborhood turned trendy hangout.
- Access: Easy transport to downtown Philly, Liberty Bell, Rittenhouse Square, Brewerytown, and Fairmount Park.
Wm. Mulherin Sons is just one among a host of a+ eateries beginning to populate Philly’s up-and-coming Fishtown.
You’ll find Beirgartens, tacos, dive bars and gastropubs all within walking distance.
It’s the height of cool, a working-class neighborhood turned ultimate hangout for people in all walks of life.
Daytime might take you to other parts of the city for classic tourism, but at night we recommend you head riverside to soak up the neighborhood’s charm.
Girard Metro station, or anywhere around Girard Avenue, will be your stop for transport.
You’ll be able to travel easily to the center of the city towards the Liberty Bell and Rittenhouse Square, or mosey slightly northward to check out The MET, Brewerytown, or Fairmount Park.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
”Comfy. Huge, and amazing dinner in the restaurant too! This is an excellent hotel with huge rooms. And the restaurant is awesome too. Not the quietest because of the train but we knew that and like the vibe! The bed is so comfortable!! Loved it…”
”This would be my second home if I came to Philly more often. The room was incredibly warm and inviting. Everything I could have ever asked for, was there. I listened to at least a dozen albums. Very quiet for location. The restaurant downstairs was incredible. Great drinks and the food was even better!!…”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”Could have snacks or items to use / purchase. Free or to buy would have been fine. Only had a jug of water…..”
”Only challenge was parking. There is a big pay lot across the street. It was not a big deal at all. And seriously parking in Philly is a train wreck in itself……”
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