Divine Tracy Hotel

Inexpensive "Retreat" Hotel. When I lived in Philadelphia, I often checked into the Divine Tracy Hotel for a few days of respite from urban life. I found it a wonderfully warm space for prayer, meditation and reflection. Although "Cash Only", rooms were priced well below the going rates and were well-maintained. It's a great places to meet highly diverse professionals from abroad.…

A quirky, stick-with-the-basics establishment for dollar-minded travelers, especially convenient for weekly stays.. The Scene
This is perhaps one of the city's most unique hotels. The proprietors and spiritual guides, Father and Mother Divine, set high standards for proper behavior and conduct at this modern-looking brick hostelry. The list of rules is seemingly endless, banning alcohol, smoking, outside visitors, eating in your room, cursing, the wearing of shorts and miniskirts and "the undue mixing of the sexes."

The Details
The atmosphere resembles that of the European hostels so popular with student travelers and others on budgets. You'll find all the basics--immaculate rooms, some of which even offer air-conditioning--but couples take note: Accommodations are segregated, with male and female floors. Rest assured you'll find yourself in eclectic company if you choose to take your meals in the communal dining room. Business services such as a notary public, photocopying and typing are available.…