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The Bookhouse Hotel

2.0 star property
A picturesque country retreat just minutes from Longwood Gardens offers travelers a perfect base for exploring Pennsylvania's horticultural wonderland

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The Bookhouse Hotel, near Longwood Gardens, is ideal for garden enthusiasts. Guests enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi to stay connected and free self-parking, eliminating the hassle of visiting popular attractions.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Classic Studio, 1 King Bed

Classic Studio, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Romantic Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Kennett Square is home to The Bookhouse Hotel. Christiana Mall and Chadds Ford Village & Barn Shops are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Longwood Gardens and Auburn Valley State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Daniel S. Frawley Stadium or Chase Fieldhouse. Visit our Kennett Square travel guide
Map
130 S Union St, Kennett Square, PA, 19348

What's nearby

  • The garden has a magnificent water lilly display. We were there peak bloom. Multiple pond's. Not a wilted leaf to be found.
    Longwood Gardens
    5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Wilmington Riverwalk showing a river or creek
    Wilmington Riverwalk
    24 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, USA
    Pennsylvania Convention Center
    58 min drive - 76.2 km
  • Anson B. Nixon Park
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • West Chester University of Pennsylvania
    19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Exton Station
    26 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    6 min walk
  • Victory Brewing Company
    10 min walk
  • The Naked Olive
    17 min walk
  • Braeloch Brewing
    11 min walk
  • Sang Tong Thai
    6 min walk

About this property

The Bookhouse Hotel

Hotel near Longwood Gardens
The Bookhouse Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Memory foam beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

The Bookhouse Hotel Hotel
The Bookhouse Hotel Kennett Square
The Bookhouse Hotel Hotel Kennett Square

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bookhouse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bookhouse Hotel?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bookhouse Hotel on Mar 11, 2026 start from CA $229, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Bookhouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Bookhouse Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bookhouse Hotel located?

Situated in Kennett Square, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Anson B. Nixon Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Longwood Cemetery and Longwood Gardens. Auburn Valley State Park and Brandywine Valley are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Bookhouse Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding! Great Location, awesome room and extremely comfy bed!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jacob

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of most unique hotels I’ve stayed. A must-stay for book lovers. Excellent food and wine in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bookhouse House Hotel was our absolute favorite place we stayed all year. Room was clean and neat. Food and drinks within a block away. Check-in was easy and convenient. Owners and operators are great, helpful and very nice. Will absolutely be staying and going back this spring. What an amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

We enjoyed the property and location. The inn is a bit quirky and the interior stairs could be challenging for some but it worked for us. The moody paint and bathroom both charming. Wish we had stayed longer so I could have finished the book of essays that I started.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room very comfortable close to the shopping area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, comfortable place to spend the night while in town visiting old friends
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I love to read and The Bookhouse Hotel is our dream come true! The room is amazing and you can see the effort the owners put in to make it cozy and comfortable. Plus as an added bonus there are lots of restaurants and shops just a block away. We are already planning our return trip.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kennett has gained a wonderful, unique boutique hotel right in the heart of town. I remember when this building was an antique map and book shop. The charming building has been completely renovated into lovely rooms with everything you’d need to be comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Room! Clean with plenty of space and lots of fun if you're a book lover. Owners do a good job of communicating.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bookhouse was very clean and an adorable setup. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. The only downside was you can hear the traffic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liesl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

New fav hotel!

This hotel is AMAZING. I wanted to take a picture of every little detail. It is not only gorgeous but in a great location too. Owner wrote right back to emails and was super friendly. I cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and cute. The bed was very comfortable! ( Probably the nicest of any) The room was located walkable to restuarants, shops,Talulas Table and bars. The only negative is that we did not sleep well because the room is on the corner of a busy street with cars and tractor trailers about 10 feet away. You can definitely hear the noise of the engines inside the room. My suggestion would be to upgrade the window or soundproof somehow because it impacts your stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bookhouse

The Bookhouse Hotel was lovely. We had instructions prior to coming about the hotel and full support while there. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We had our own private entrance which was great and parking available. Location was convenient to every in town. Totally satisfied and would highly recommend this place!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vineeta

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very unique property, with lots of character. Even though the staff was not on site, they kept in good communication with us. The extra space and privacy was nice. My only suggestion would be to have paper towels and/or a kitchen towel in the kitchenette area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Hoped for better…

I hate not being able to leave a glowing review. Conceptually this hotel seemed like a perfect getaway. Unfortunately, our experience was not what we had hoped for. We were the unfortunate patrons who didn’t get a parking spot once we arrived (it’s first come first serve) and lugging all of our luggage across the street was less than ideal. And the location was in a very high traffic area—it was so loud from about 4 a.m. until midnight each day. I do want to say, the room was so spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable. And having a kitchenette was a nice touch. But, our second night there we had an issue with two spiders and a beetle in our room. And we had a window that faced a shared front patio, and the blinds didn’t fully cover the window, so we had to configure a blanket to cover it so we had some privacy. I know most of these issues seem minor. But when we paid $300/night, I guess we had expected a little better experience. Self check in was super smooth and the owners were very quick to respond to our questions. But sadly, we would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the book House Hotel. Truly wonderful. A great getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Super magical place. Loved the idea and execution of books everywhere. It was like sleeping in a library. Wish I had an extra day just to be lazy around the room and read. Super well maintained. Super classy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an amazing place! The small details and cozy touches made our stay exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed with the space, loved the number and variety of books.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vladislav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BOOKSSSSS!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would have given it a 5 but the street noise is so loud that not even the ear plugs that were provided by the hotel could drown out the noise. Didn’t sleep all night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy roon
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, the setup was awesome. My only issue is that it’s right up against the road and there’s no real soundproofing so you hear all the cars/trucks drive by and it’s a very busy street. I wish they had mentioned in the check in messages to bring ear plugs or headphones. Otherwise I cannot recommend this place enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel was all I was hoping for. Its quaint, quirky and filled with charm. The owners really know their vision and made it happen. Super comfortable beds with fluffy pillows and heavenly comforters. Books everywhere. Location was perfect as its within walking distance to anything you need or want. Owners were very nice and helpful. They can get or find you whatever you need. Kcups and tea with sugar, and creamers are included. The little box of shampoo and soap and conditioners was perfect. The only downside to this hotel is the noise. It is located at a very busy intersection with a stop light. They do provide ear plugs and white noise machines to help with that. 3 off street parking spots. No staff on site but easily reachable via phone and text. Stayed in the Secret Garden Suite with a friend. The stairs are narrow and windey but handrails help you get up them! If you cant do stairs then dont reserve this this room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Property! We were very pleased with the bedding, the space and bathroom areas. The kitchen was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025