Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near City Hall

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Reception
Rooftop terrace
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

Central Philadelphia getaway .Within a 15-minute walk of this Center City hotel, you'll find City Hall and The Franklin Institute. Academy of Music and Pennsylvania Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Franklin Institute - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 2 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 16 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Di Bruno Bros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe L'Aquila - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Executive Club Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Condesa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Continental Mid-Town - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4-star hotel near City Hall
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available. Event space at this hotel measures 15995 square feet (1486 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 439 guestrooms or units
  • 25 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 15995 sq ft of conference space
  • 1486 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square offers 439 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 57 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 3 to May 17:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.00 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 23.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 57 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.00 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 567258

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 17 and close September 02.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Philadelphia Sonesta Hotel
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1216 out of 2278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 539 out of 2278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 269 out of 2278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 132 out of 2278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 122 out of 2278 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

RAY, west bloomfield

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Allen

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mijail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was satisfactory and the bed was comfortable. The staff were nice and the location is perfect for everything.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael, Eagleville

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanikwa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ayesha, Homestead

Travelled with family
Room could have more than one garbage can and the air conditioner we had set to 68 but it still felt very warm in the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michaella

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana Cristina

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
O quarto estava ok mas o banheiro terrível, ducha com escoamento entupido
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was fine - strange no blankets provided. Bathroom needed some service - sink dripped and towel rack partially detached. Food at Cafe was good and reasonably priced but they were out of half of the menu. All staff were extremely cordial. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ramon romane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Leida

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al-Nas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Qinsi

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor room quality, very old furnitures and carpet, found leftover food in the fridge from the previous customer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marquis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

eliadia

Clean room,
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025