Parx has officially added a place to stay to go with its place to play. The casino operator cut the ribbon last Thursday on the Parxview Hotel, a six-story, 160-room property with 16 suites carved out of the former Inn at Fox Chase, sitting just across Street Road from Parx Casino. The smoke-free hotel comes with The Bistro at Parxview, a fitness center, free parking and a complimentary shuttle to the gaming floor. Company officials say a seasonal pool deck is on track to open by the end of May, as Parx positions the new hotel to catch an expected wave of visitors for Philadelphia’s packed events calendar, including semiquincentennial celebrations and major sports dates, as reported by Parxview Hotel.
Rooms and on-site amenities
According to Parxview Hotel, the property features 160 guest rooms in several categories along with 16 suites on the top floor. The hotel is described as fully smoke-free and offers on-site parking, an on-site fitness center and The Bistro at Parxview, which is pitched as an elevated casual spot for dining and cocktails. The site notes that reservations are “coming soon” and lists the address as 3327 Street Road in Bensalem.
Ribbon cutting and local reaction
As reported by LevittownNow, Parx CEO Eric Hausler told the crowd at the opening, “We are proud to debut the premier hotel experience in the region.” COO John Dixon said the project involved gutting the old facility and rebuilding it to hit a “middle ground” between comfort and luxury. Bensalem Mayor Joe DiGirolamo and Visit Bucks County CEO Paul Bencivengo both attended the ceremony and described the hotel as a welcome boost for tourism and local jobs.
How Parx got here
Greenwood Racing, which is Parx’s parent company, purchased the former Inn at Fox Chase and chose to renovate and rebrand the existing building instead of pursuing a ground-up hotel project, BUCKSCO.Today reports. A previous concept for a larger 300-room hotel was put on hold, and the conversion was seen as a quicker way to bring lodging online for casino guests. The decision lines up with Parx’s broader push to grow its entertainment footprint while keeping development timelines shorter and more flexible.
What to expect next
Parx officials told local outlets that winter weather delayed completion of the pool deck, which is now expected to open by the end of May, according to PHILADELPHIA.Today. For the moment, the Parxview site still lists reservations as “coming soon.” Guests can expect The Bistro and shuttle service to the casino to be operating while the outdoor amenities are wrapped up ahead of the summer season.
