Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaQueen Village
YOWIE Hotel & Shop
Shoppable design rowhouse
Queen Village Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Local SocialOutside the door
Shoppable design rowhouse
Suites run as a keyless showroom, where every lamp, chair, and ceramic mug is available to buy downstairs.
“Beyond the classic brick facade, 13 suites are designed like creative studio apartments—colorful, minimalist, and filled with art and objects by local artists”
What it’s good at
Listed
Ground-floor Forin Cafe draws neighborhood regulars for espresso and seasonal breakfast pastries.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
inside, it exudes Maldonado’s signature style: minimalist, eclectic, and colorful. There’s no traditional reception area — guests are invited to check in independently
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
South Street's eclectic storefronts sit right outside, and historic Headhouse Square is a short walk away.
The rooms
Each apartment has an induction kitchenette with Caraway cookware and a bathroom lined in colorful geometric tile.
Restaurant
Forin Cafe
Sidewalk tables line the storefront, and the daytime counter serves seasonal sandwiches made with ingredients from regional farms.
Yowie occupies a restored 19th-century building on a corner of historic South Street, and—with its red brick and fieldstone facade and ground floor café—the boutique hotel fits seamlessly into the neighborhood by design.
How it began
Founder Shannon Maldonado joined two turn-of-the-century rowhouses, transforming a former office building into a permanent home for her design studio.
Philadelphia
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.