Location, location, location. The Logan Hotel, in Philadelphia’s Museum District, is steps away from the city’s kid-friendly attractions. The spacious rooms at this Hilton Curio Collection property give families room to spread out and the cloistered lawn is a safe space for littles to burn off excess energy. If you’re traveling with teens or adult kids, they’ll love the Instagrammable views from the rooftop lounge.
An Elegant Retreat in Philly’s Museum District
Philadelphia is a city with many faces. History buffs visit to explore the sites associated with the birth of the United States, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Sports fans revel in the South Philly complex, home to the city’s four professional sports teams: the Flyers, Phillies, 76ers and Eagles.
On my recent trip, I set out to explore Philadelphia’s Museum District. As my home base, I selected The Logan Hotel. It’s a splurge, price-wise, but it was convenient to the attractions I visited and I appreciated the elegant surroundings. The hotel has over 1800 pieces of art in the lobby, hallways, and guest rooms, so it almost felt like I was having a sleepover in a museum, like the characters in my favorite children’s book, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
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What Works for Families
- My King Room was huge! You won’t spend your stay cursing because you keep tripping over the Pack ‘n Play. You don’t need to bring it. The Logan Hotel has cribs and rollaway beds available for no additional charge for your little one. And furry ones are welcome too. The Logan Hotel is small dog-friendly (under 30 pounds).
What Doesn’t Work for Families
- I arrived at 4 p.m. on a Saturday and the lobby was chaotic. It’s a small space and it was jammed. If you’re traveling with young children and require assistance, you might want to consider an alternate arrival day or time.
Room rates include free WiFi and access to the fitness center. The Logan Hotel has an onsite spa offering a full range of services, including massages and body treatments.
The Logan Hotel
The Logan opened in December 2015 after a multi-million dollar renovation of an old Four Seasons property. It operates as one of Hilton‘s Curio Collection hotels, so Hilton Honors members can earn and use points.
I’ve stayed at the property twice, in 2016 and in May 2025. Room rates have doubled and the property, in my opinion, needs a refresh. It felt dark and dated. What hasn’t changed is its fantastic location on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, promoted by Philadelphia as its Champs-Élysées. Many of the city’s iconic museums are located here and other must-see destinations, including the LOVE statue, City Hall and the Reading Terminal Market, are a short walk from the hotel. And the rooftop lounge, Assembly, has one of the best skyline views of the city.
Guests arriving by car have access to paid valet parking with in/out privileges. The Logan Hotel does not operate an airport shuttle; if you’re arriving via plane, plan on a 25-minute cab ride to the hotel.
First Impressions
I arrived at 4 p.m. on a summer Saturday afternoon and entered the busy and very crowded lobby. Many people were checking in and I realized a wedding was in progress when I glimpsed a white gown down the hallway.
I joined the chaotic crowd and expected a long wait but The Logan had several front desk agents on duty to handle the swell. Consequently, I was quickly attended to by a smiling young lady who regretfully informed me that my room wasn’t ready. She apologized and immediately handed me two $15 food/beverage vouchers and encouraged me to relax in the Commons, the lobby lounge area. Within 15 minutes, she returned and told me she’d personally checked my room and declared it ready. With that, she handed over my keys.
The Room
I was pleasantly surprised by the generous size of the King Room. City hotels, in my experience, have cramped rooms as compared to their suburban or rural counterparts. The Logan room was sleek, modern, with a Keurig coffee setup, a large closet, and a sparkling clean bathroom with a single sink and tub/shower combo.
SheBuysTravel Tip; The Logan offers digital check-in with mobile keys. If you are traveling on a weekend and want to avoid the queue, it’s a great option.
Perhaps my favorite feature, besides the large windows overlooking the courtyard, was the twist on the hotel bathrobe. The Logan Hotel features a long, hoodie-style grey sweatshirt robe. It was so comfortable to relax in after my shower. During my recent visit, the robes were not in the room but were available upon request.
The Property
My family and I headed out to explore the city and returned around 11 p.m. and the lobby area was still very busy. Attendants managed the lines of people waiting for the elevator to access Assembly, the rooftop lounge area. Therefore, I anticipated a noisy night. Happily however, there wasn’t any nocturnal commotion, from my neighbors or in the hallway.
The Sunday morning vibe was completely the opposite of the preceding Saturday Night Fever. For example, two young girls sprawled on the floor of one of the lounge areas and played with their American Girl dolls while several families enjoyed brunch. Urban Farmer, a rustic steakhouse, is the on-site restaurant and offers a children’s menu.
There’s a small heated indoor pool at The Logan. It’s in the lower-level fitness center, if your kids need a dip. My favorite hotel feature for the little ones is the cloistered lawn with a beautiful water feature because it’s a great place for parents to relax. You can sit and have an afternoon cocktail while your little ones run free and you don’t have to worry about them scampering into traffic.
The Neighborhood
I grabbed a bottle of complimentary water from the Logan Hotel lobby and set out for a walk along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, known as Philly’s Museum District. Right next door is the Academy of Natural Sciences.
I passed through Logan Circle, pausing to enjoy Swann Fountain and continued walking towards the Franklin Institute, one of Philadelphia’s oldest and most popular museums. Families can spend an entire day exploring the Institute’s exhibits.
Other attractions along the Parkway include:
- Recently relocated Barnes Foundation
- Rodin Museum
- 8-acres of park known as The Oval
- Magnificent Philadelphia Museum of Art, where you can run up all 72 of the “Rocky” steps in front and pose for a picture with the boxer’s statue.
You’ll need to drive, Uber or take SEPTA, the city’s public transport system, to catch one of Philadelphia’s sports teams in action. The teams are all based in the city’s South Philly sports complex, about 15 minutes away from The Logan.
For exploring Philadelphia’s Museum District, I recommend The Logan Hotel as an excellent luxury option for families. If you have travel flexibility, consider a Sunday night stay because a quick rate check shows it’s generally the night with the lowest rates. Look for special promotions for kids like the Urban Campout package that comes with a teepee tent, indoor s’mores maker and a bottle of red wine for mom and dad.
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