Fashion District Philadelphia Reviews Summary

Accessibility

Pros:

• "Easily connects eighth st to 12th St without stepping outside."
• "If you're taking the MFL line then get down at 11th St station as there's a direct entrance to the mall from there."
• "Undercover way to walk from Jefferson station to 8th street during bad/cold weather."
• "Another cool bonus is that it's connected to the train station so it makes it easy to travel somewhere else once you're finished there."
• "So convenient for everyone who take septa every day or tourists visiting Philadelphia."
• "Easily accessible from public transportation including SEPTA Regional Rail at Jefferson Station."
• "The Marriott Hotel, Pennsylvania Convention Center and the SEPTA train station are attached."

Cons:

• "It's also a bit confusing to walk through in my opinion so remember the streets where u park as well as the names of stores where u enter."
• "Forcing a round the block outside during the evening and on weekends."
• "Connection to SEPTA transit and regional rail inside the building close too early."
• "Only complaint is locking the access after hours between the Market Fankfort and Jefferson Station and limiting access to the theater to the 11th & Filtbert entrance."
• "It is in center city so the parking is horrendous."
• "Parking is a nightmare in the city. Be prepared to fork out a tidy sum daily for parking because metres spits are hard to come by."
• "The layout is a bit confusing, but also fun."

Entertainment and Leisure

Pros:

• "The AMC 6 theaters, the bowling alley with the amusement center is great!"
• "They also have a nice arcade area which is also well staffed."
• "Arcade is open and bowling Lanes are pretty nice and modern."
• "Round 1, AMC, and Candytopia are great entertainment spots though!"
• "The movies & game area is good for teens."
• "Only thing that was open was the Movies and round 1 which was nice. They have a lot of games and mini games to play. Bowling and billiards."
• "Equipped with an awesome movie theater that serves dinner during the movies, a full arcade."

Cons:

• "Every week a new store is closing down."
• "The mall is huge but it needs more open stores."
• "There is not an abundance of outlet. It's work in progress. Plenty of vacancies."
• "Sadly, the Fashion District is suffering the same fate as most of the retail district on East Market Street, a slow decline into vacant blight with little hope of recovery."
• "Most of the food and dining options weren't open at the time which was a shame."
• "Despite sitting above a local and regional transportation hub, the mall is like a ghost town most of the day."
• "Inside the mall half of the stores aren't open yet."

Shopping Experience

Pros:

• "The mall felt busy, but properly busy for 'a mall' and not overcrowded."
• "It's nothing like the old gallery. Now it is upscale, clean, beautiful and prime location to shop."
• "Spanning three city blocks, this shopping haven offers an eclectic mix of over 80 flagship brands and designer outlets."
• "Some really great stores to choose from in there!!! Prices not that bad."
• "There is a NIKE factory store which KOP does not have as well as a few other stores."
• "Great for my shopping but they must be losing a fortune...Sad but True."
• "Shop until you drop! There are several floors with outlet stores, specialty shops, and an awesome food court."

Cons:

• "I'm sorry but I just didn't like the new make over."
• "The fashion district lacks a lot of fashion stores.. I was impressed with the bowling ally and movies.. I will not be frequenting the fashion district."
• "It's a new mall that's supposed to be on a higher end to attract higher tax bracket working Americans, but there's not much there that I would like to buy."
• "There are not a lot of stores at all. The best thing I got was a pretzel from Auntie Anne's."
• "It's only been open a short time so there are many holes to fill as far as retailers on site."
• "Security is inconsistent."
• "The stores are immaculate."