Temperance House

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Front of property
Premier Quadruple Room, 1 King Bed
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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5 South State Street, Newtown, PA, 18940
  • Newtown Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Rose Bank Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sesame Place
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

Opal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Chloe's Loft

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Quadruple Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

The State Room (Over Bar)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Fredericks Room (Over Bar)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bouvier

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Corner

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Haunted Porter

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Corner

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Temperance House

Colonial inn with a restaurant and a bar
Along with a restaurant, this inn has a bar/lounge and a meeting room. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include concierge services and dry cleaning.
Temperance House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Newtown inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Temperance House's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Newtown Theater. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Newtown Theater and a 2-minute drive from Tyler State Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Temperance House also features a terrace, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Newtown inn.

Temperance House - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Temperance House

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1772
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 2:30 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 10 AM - 2:30 AM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Guests who may encounter issues with stairs should contact this property in advance. Elevators are not available.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Temperance House Inn Newtown
Temperance House Inn
Temperance House Newtown
Temperance House
Temperance House Hotel Newtown
Temperance House Inn
Temperance House Newtown
Temperance House Inn Newtown

Reviews

Temperance House Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 371 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 371 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 371 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 371 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 371 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Nicole

The location is great and the property is lovely - but the Haunted Porter room had ants and felt very musty, likely due to the air conditioning unit plus the rugs in the room (I stayed on particularly hot and humid nights). Also had a knock on the bedroom door in the middle of the night from a staff member at the adjoining restaurant saying I hadn’t paid a bill. I was never at the restaurant so she had the wrong room and she apologized, but getting awakened in the middle of the night is decidedly non-restful. The front desk was never manned during my entire stay – you had to go into the restaurant to find anyone to help you. Great location, but I’d like to see some improvements in the management before I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sergio

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Genevieve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Not quiet.

Room was over bar that played heavy bass club music til 2.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Have stayed here before
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice, but the desk is not staffed and we had to go into the bar to find someone to check us in and answer questions. As someone else said, it's really a bar that rents rooms. We were directly above the bar and heard music through the floor until very late. Parking is insufficient and we ended up with a street-parking ticket.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, historic, excellent staff at hotel and tavern.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Helen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Location was perfect. Quaint area of Newtown. Bar was very loud. Our room was facing street above tavern and you could hear people talking loudly when they hung out in front of the tavern. There isn’t someone at hotel reception desk and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Old school hotel.

The location was great but unfortunately the parking is inconvenient. There is a 2 hour time limit so I kept having to move my car. The room was very nice but no real amenities. Also I didn’t expect a 3 story walk up and no elevator. All in all the rooms are clean and right in the center of town making shopping and walking easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very charming historic inn. Staff was nice and helpful upon check-in, and when i accidentally locked my key in the room. I booked the Bouvier room on the 3rd floor which was quiet and comfortable. Being a historic inn, I went in with the expectation that it would be low frills, which is was. But for the price, I think it's a great option for anyone staying in the Newtown area who wants historic charm and to be in the walkable State Street area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Marguerite

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The area is perfect and the staff very nice. The room was cute but small. The bed sat very high so you have to climb up into it and I'm a tall person. The toilet ran all night along and the handle was broke. The walls are very thin and we could hear the people in the rooms above and at the bar below very loudly through at least 3 am. So, was not able to sleep. I could see the benefits of cute historical building and nice area but I would not stay here again due to the noise, small/high bed, and desk in room was sticky.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Super nice staff. Bar and restaurant downstairs were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Bridget

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is mediocre at best. The worst part were all the stairs that were spiral and steep. If you have trouble with stairs or bad knees or balance issues this place is not for you. The guy at the desk was nice and helpful but at check out there was no one to help with my luggage and I literally had to kick them down the stairs hoping I don’t break my neck. Also don’t expect anything to drink or eat. There wasn’t even any coffee or tea available. Usually places like this have coffee and some snacks. There was nothing. No view either, just the top of a roof. The parking is terrible. The man at the front desk told us to park around the back and that the door is always open but guess what. It was locked the day of check out and we had to go around the front then the back to get the car. We won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could not get the tv to work. But it was a fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024