Inn at Swarthmore

What Inn at Swarthmore does

The Inn at Swarthmore is a 40-room boutique hotel located at 10 South Chester Road in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, directly adjacent to Swarthmore College and the Swarthmore SEPTA regional rail station. Opened in 2016 as part of the 45,000 sq. ft. Town Center West mixed-use development co-developed with the college, the property is owned by Parrish, LLC and operated under third-party management by The Olympia Companies. Its core offerings include guestroom accommodations (Standard King, Double Queen, King Suite, Accessible Double Queen Suite), nearly 3,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space accommodating 2-150 guests, complete wedding packages including use of the Swarthmore College Amphitheater, and themed stay packages (Garnet, Bed & Breakfast, Romance, City Explorer, Inn Bloom).

The property's signature food and beverage outlet, Broad Table Tavern, is a farm-to-table Modern American Neighborhood Tavern sourcing seasonal ingredients from local farms including Green Zebra Farm; it was the first restaurant in Pennsylvania to serve the Impossible Burger (introduced October 2017). Building technology emphasizes sustainability: a hybrid wood/steel structure designed to LEED Silver standards with white oak reclaimed from the site used for floors and furnishings, complemented by a curated collection of Swarthmore College student and alumni artwork via the List Gallery. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the inn's website using the SynXis booking engine and phone reservations, supported by partnerships with Swarthmore College for referrals, online travel agencies, local PR in Delco Today and Philadelphia Magazine, and an in-lobby Swarthmore Campus & Community Store. Revenue is generated through nightly room rates, per-person catering menus ($15-$55 for meals, $16-$75 for bar packages), and event/wedding packages at $140-$155 per guest.

Name

Inn at Swarthmore

Legal name

Parrish, LLC D/B/A The Inn at Swarthmore

Website

https://theinnatswat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Inn at Swarthmore is a 40-room boutique hotel and LEED Silver-certified property adjacent to Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, offering guestroom accommodations, the farm-to-table Broad Table Tavern, and event and wedding space serving college visitors, wedding couples, and corporate groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Boutique Inns (THAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel services
• Hotel accommodations
• Meeting event spaces
• Farm-to-table dining
• Wedding venue services

Headquarters

HQ city

Swarthmore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Guestroom Accommodations: 40 guestrooms and suites offering overnight accommodations with various room types including Standard King, Double Queen, and accessible rooms. Revenue generated through nightly room rates with direct booking incentives including best rate guarantee and breakfast credits.
2. Food & Beverage - Broad Table Tavern: On-site farm-to-table restaurant serving Modern American Neighborhood Tavern fare. Revenue from dine-in service, private dining events, catering for hotel events, and bar sales including 20 local and seasonal beers on tap.
3. Meeting & Event Spaces: Nearly 3,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting room and event space accommodating 2 to 150 guests. Revenue generated through venue rentals, catering services, and AV equipment rental for corporate meetings, weddings, and social events.
4. Wedding Packages: Complete wedding packages including ceremony at Swarthmore College Amphitheater, reception at the Gathering Room, plated or buffet dinner, open bar service, and overnight accommodations. Pricing at $155 per guest for plated/buffet dinner.
5. Special Packages: Themed packages including Garnet Package (college visitors), Bed & Breakfast, Romance Package, City Explorer Package, and Inn Bloom Package. Each includes overnight accommodation plus dining credits and amenities.
6. Event Catering: Catering services for meetings and events including breakfast buffets ($15-$27 per person), lunch buffets ($32+ per person), reception hors d'oeuvres ($16-$20 per person), plated dinners ($55 per person), and bar packages ($75 per bartender).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Inn at Swarthmore is a 40-guestroom boutique hotel offering overnight accommodations with multiple room types (Standard King, Double Queen, King Suite, Accessible Double Queen Suite), the on-site Broad Table Tavern farm-to-table restaurant, and nearly 3,500 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space accommodating 2 to 150 guests. The property is anchored adjacent to Swarthmore College and the SEPTA regional rail station, and also offers complete wedding packages including ceremony access at the Swarthmore College Amphitheater.

Product overview

The Inn at Swarthmore is a boutique hotel property offering a unified hospitality experience. The core offering centers on 40 guest rooms and suites with accommodation services, complemented by the on-site Broad Table Tavern farm-to-table restaurant. The property also features nearly 3,500 sq. ft. of meeting and event spaces including The Gathering Room, The Sycamore Room, and The Ingleneuk Room, supporting group meetings and weddings for up to 150 guests. Optional add-on packages including City Explorer, Romance, Bed & Breakfast, Garnet, and Inn Bloom packages provide specialized experiences. The adjacent Swarthmore Campus & Community Store rounds out the amenity offerings. The hotel is managed by The Olympia Companies and operates the SynXis booking engine for reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Broad Table Tavern: Farm-to-table signature restaurant located within The Inn at Swarthmore, offering Modern American Neighborhood Tavern fare with locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% smoke-free and vape-free property
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cope Linder ArchitectscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Master planning and architectural design firm for the 45,000 sq. ft. Town Center West development including The Inn at Swarthmore. Led the design conveying the college's Quaker heritage and complementing the pedestrian scale of the community. Led consultant team including Aegis Property Group, Simon Tickell, Floss Barber, DAS Architects, and others. Awarded the William H. Bates Memorial Award for Outstanding Land Development.
• Green Zebra FarmcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Two-acre intensive growing project in Gradyville, PA providing highest quality naturally-grown produce to the local community within 24 hours of harvest. Partnered with Executive Chef Keith Ahern for Chef's Table Dinner Series featuring five-course farm-to-table menus with locally-made beer pairings. Supports the restaurant's commitment to fresh, seasonal, local ingredients.
• The Olympia CompaniescoreOthers · 1 January 2016Property management company that manages The Inn at Swarthmore. Handles day-to-day operations, sales, marketing, and hospitality management for the boutique hotel.
• Swarthmore CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Co-developer and anchor partner for the Town Center West project. The Inn is located on college property adjacent to campus. Swarthmore College provides the Amphitheater for wedding ceremonies (ranked top 10 most beautiful college campus wedding venues). The college's Swarthmore Campus & Community Store is located in the Inn's lobby. The hotel features student and alumni artwork curated by the List Gallery.
• SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)minorOthersRegional rail provider with Swarthmore Station located directly outside the Inn's front doors. The Media/Wawa Line provides 30-minute access to Center City Philadelphia, making the hotel conveniently accessible for travelers.
• Wedding Vendor PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe Inn has partnered with industry-leading wedding vendors including local photographers, DJs, florists, and ice sculptors. These vendor partnerships help create seamless wedding experiences and are recommended to couples planning events at the property.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Indigo: IHG's boutique soft-brand collection with multiple Philadelphia-area and university-adjacent locations. Comparable as the scaled boutique competitor segment the Inn competes against for design-conscious travelers, though with brand-loyalty reach and larger distribution budgets.
• Autograph Collection by Marriott: Marriott's curated boutique collection featuring independently-branded hotels including several Philadelphia-area properties. Comparable as the upscale-boutique competitive set the Inn positions against, with national distribution and Marriott Bonvoy loyalty access.
• The Notary Hotel, Autograph Collection: A boutique-style hotel in downtown Philadelphia operated under Marriott's Autograph Collection. Comparable as a Philadelphia boutique competitor with strong event/wedding business and on-site F&B, but with brand-loyalty distribution that the Inn cannot match.

Regional players

• The General Wayne Inn: A historic inn and event venue in Merion, PA on the Philadelphia Main Line. Comparable as a Philadelphia-area small-format hospitality property with strong wedding and banquet/event business, though its core is events rather than overnight lodging.

Direct peers

• The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel: A 243-room Hilton-affiliated hotel directly on the University of Pennsylvania campus in University City, Philadelphia. Comparable as a university-affiliated full-service hotel with on-site restaurant, event space, and strong college visitor demand, though larger in scale and operated under a major brand.
• Hotel Du Pont: A historic luxury hotel in Wilmington, DE with strong F&B and wedding/event business serving the greater Philadelphia region. Comparable as a small-format regional heritage hotel competing for Philadelphia-area wedding and corporate event demand with on-site restaurant and banquet facilities.
• Morris House Hotel: A historic boutique hotel in downtown Philadelphia with on-site M Restaurant and private event space. Comparable as a small-key Philadelphia-area boutique hotel combining lodging with a strong farm-to-table/seasonal F&B component and event/wedding bookings.
• The Study at University City: A boutique hotel operated by Study Hotels located steps from the University of Pennsylvania campus in Philadelphia. Highly comparable: university-adjacent boutique positioning, on-site restaurant and bar, meeting/event space, and direct-to-consumer booking focus targeting visiting families, alumni, and prospective students.
• The Wayne Hotel: A boutique hotel on the Main Line in Wayne, PA serving the western Philadelphia suburbs with on-site restaurant and event space. Comparable geographic and customer profile to the Inn at Swarthmore, with similar suburban-Philadelphia boutique positioning and wedding/event business mix.

Emerging players

• The Queen Hotel (KQK Hospitality): An independent boutique hotel concept focused on smaller-format, design-forward properties in college-town and secondary markets. Comparable emerging competitor pursuing a similar boutique-with-deep-local-F&B positioning in college towns, representing the type of entrant the Inn may face over time.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theinnatswarthmore
• Instagraminstagram.com/theinnatswarthmore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inn-at-swarthmore

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Investors

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