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4.8 out of 5

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By a verified traveller on Sun 06 Aug 2023

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Hotel Description

4.5-star luxury hotel near Rittenhouse Square

City center stay

Within a 10-minute walk of this Center City hotel, you'll find Rittenhouse Square and City Hall. University of Pennsylvania and Liberty Bell Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Renovated in 2019

A restaurant and a bar/lounge are featured at this hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. A garden, a snack bar/deli, and a library are also on offer.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
CA $173* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Corner (Prestige)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Luxury Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed (Magnifique)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square ratings based on 18 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.8 out of 5 5.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Everyone (10) Couples (2) Family (3)
5 out of 5

Posted by , from Villanova on 17 Oct. 2023

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18 Oct. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Jill ,We very much appreciate your rating regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your rating with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by , from ELLICOTT CITY on 8 Oct. 2023

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31 Oct. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Leila ,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5
Great for the price

Posted by , from hackensack on 6 Aug. 2023

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8 Aug. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Danny,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive comments. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5
Friendly , clean , great location . Room was quiet, bed was comfortable

Posted by on 31 Jul. 2023

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1 Aug. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Krisanne,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive comments. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5
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Posted by on 6 Jul. 2023

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12 Jul. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Jasmine,We very much appreciate your ratings regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive ratings. I will share your ratings with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Media on 16 Jun. 2023

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6 Jul. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Timothy,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on 8 Jun. 2023

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29 Jun. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Lisa ,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by , from BLOOMFIELD on 29 May 2023

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20 Jun. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour Shante,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

4 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Apr. 2023

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3 Apr. 2023 by Angela Bauer

Bonjour ,We very much appreciate your comments regarding your stay at the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback. I will share your comments with our team. I am sure that this feedback will serve as an encouragement to all of our staff as we strive to continuously improve the quality of our services.Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope your next visit will be as pleasant as the previous one.Sincerely,Angela BauerGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by , from WASHINGTON on 25 Sep. 2022

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About the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

Location 120 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Property Features

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 16 meeting rooms. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 16870 square feet (1567 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, tour/ticket assistance, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square was completed in April 2019. This 4.5-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 306 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 16870 sq ft of conference space
  • 1567 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wired internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Wired internet access - surcharge

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: 30th St Station (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Metro station: 15th-16th & Locust Station (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square offers 306 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. This Philadelphia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

  • Minibar
  • In-room dining
  • Flat-screen television
  • Movies for purchase
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Separate shower and tub
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.

Liberte - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.

Chez Colette - This brasserie serves breakfast and brunch. Open daily.

Room service is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 5:30 AM

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets welcome with a deposit of USD 300 per stay
  • Weight limit: 30 lbs per pet
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Number of children who can stay free - 3
  • Debit cards
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • Car not required
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Children stay free 18
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Annual carbon offsets
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)
  • Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 28.90 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 10–30 per person
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 13.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: USD 13.99 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 63 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 300 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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

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You should know

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Key Eco-Rating Program
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