The Deacon

Our group of military families traveled from all over the country to Philadelphia for an Okinawa reunion and to honor one of our fallen soldiers, and The Deacon was the perfect home base for such a meaningful weekend. We stayed from Friday to Sunday, and from the moment we arrived, the space felt warm, welcoming, and designed for togetherness. The kids had plenty of room to spread out, play the games available, listen to music, and watch TV without feeling crowded. Meanwhile, the adults were able to cook, laugh, reminisce, and enjoy being in community again. The layout allowed everyone—kids and adults—to stay connected while still having their own space. A special thank-you to Valerie Abitbol, who helped us finalize the event. She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and patient. Any ques

Our group of military families traveled from all over the country to Philadelphia for an Okinawa reunion and to honor one of our fallen soldiers, and The Deacon was truly the perfect home base for such a meaningful weekend. We stayed from Friday to Sunday, and this place is like no other, beautiful, spacious, and intentionally designed for groups who want to both relax and reconnect.|The eight bedrooms were a huge blessing. Everyone had their own comfortable space to unwind, but we could all step out into the common areas to cook together, laugh, tell stories, and simply enjoy being in community again. The layout strikes the perfect balance between privacy and togetherness.|The kids especially loved having room to spread out and play the games provided, listen to music, and watch TV. While

We used The Deacon for a company get-together and to take new team photos, and it was such a great space. It’s bright and beautifully designed and gave us plenty of room to spread out and work together. It also photographed really well, which was a huge plus. It’s also in a really lovely part of the city, easy to get to and surrounded by spots to grab coffee or food. I would definitely recommend The Deacon to anyone looking for a unique event space or even as a place to do photoshoots!

The Deacon’s space absolutely Wows in person. Our wedding guests were immediately marveling as they walked into it. It also worked for our vision perfectly. We booked the venue for the whole weekend, to act as a little hotel for our wedding party and closest friends coming in from out of town. We used the space for a 40-person family/rehearsal dinner on Friday night with drop-off catering, our 100-person ceremony and reception on Saturday, and a no-rsvp-necessary bagel brunch on Sunday before clearing out. Having all these events in one place made planning and logistics an infinitely lighter load for us, and having all those bodies already present at the space made delegating fetch-quests a breeze. For the wedding itself: We held the Ceremony and Reception in the same space in the Deacon,

I stayed at The Deacon in Philadelphia for three nights, and it was a wonderful experience. This place is truly unique — it’s an old church transformed into a modern hotel, which gives it a peaceful and inspiring atmosphere. The rooms are spacious, clean, and perfect for relaxing. If you’re looking for cool hotels in Philadelphia or wondering where to stay in Philadelphia, The Deacon is definitely one of the best places to stay in Philadelphia. It’s not just a hotel — it’s an incredible church hotel that blends history, character, and modern comfort. Whether you’re visiting for work or leisure, this hotel is ideal for connecting with others, hosting team events, or simply enjoying a calm, memorable stay in the heart of the city.