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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property
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Exterior
Indoor pool
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available

Explore the area

Map
401 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
  • Independence Hall
    3 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center
    5 min walk
  • National Constitution Center
    8 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (Hearing Accessible)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Pool
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, (2634)
The price is NZ$402
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

About the area

Philadelphia

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is in the heart of Philadelphia, within a 5-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from National Constitution Center and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Reading Terminal Market.

What's nearby

  • Independence Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 5th St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mexico At the Bourse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red Owl Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stratus Rooftop Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Art Deco Philadelphia hotel in Center City with a fitness center
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers 150 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 150 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a ballroom.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Franklin Social, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Philadelphia? This hotel has 2704 square feet (251 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Franklin Social - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Franklin Social Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free Internet access

Parking and public transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Off-site parking within 1312 ft (USD 29 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 13-27 for adults and USD 13-27 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Franklin Social
  • Franklin Social Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2704 square feet)
  • Meeting rooms - 4

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 107
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (centimetres): 86
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height bed
  • Low bed height (centimetres): 56
  • Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (centimetres): 81
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV
  • TV/satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Films for purchase
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • LED light bulbs
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 27 for adults, and USD 13 to 27 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 29 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 199884

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Omni Hotel Independence
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Omni Hotel Independence Park Philadelphia
Omni Independence Park
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Franklin Hotel Independence Park Philadelphia
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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown
The Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
walking distance to all of Philly's history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sibyl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and pleasant business stay
The hotel feels very safe; room was clean, bed was comfy. Nice common areas. Good service, spacious shower. Walkable to tourist attractions and nice restaurants. I would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall! Would stay again.
We had a great stay at the Renaissance. We came for a concert. We felt like the location was great. Easily accessible to restaurants , coffee etc. Our room was clean and had all the necessities to make our stay comfortable. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good area. However wlwvator got stuck on us. THEN- we went to our room. Room 503. Smelled awful. 1/4 of the carpet was soaked. They sent someone up. They said air conditioner leaked. Only room with 2 queen beds so we were stuck. Couldn’t walk around soaked carpet. And the smell was awful!!! Felt so dirty. Disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. We used the gym and the pool. The interior design was very posh. We even ate breakfast in the hotel restaurant. A great hotel for the price. Plus it was in historic Philadelphia which made tourists trips very easy to plan and access. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size rooms. Very homey and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DennIs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant, Asheville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tub failed to drain. Staff addressed promptly, but still. Also, room oddly dark due to inadequate lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTA, JUSTICE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTA, JUSTICE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to tourist attractions and rooms bigger than usual.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel with large modern rooms, centrally located hotel in old town Philly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff! Everyone is nice, knowledgeable and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy, NYC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Renaissance Philadelphia has so much potential, but needs some more attention from parent company, Marriot. The positives…great location by Independence Hall and Olde City; and large spacious rooms. Unfortunately that’s where the positives end. The hotel strangely feels like it’s abandoned, the energy feels off. The lobby/bar/restaurant space is so large and impressive, but again doesn’t live up to potential. There is a lack of hotel personnel and no one seems happy to work there. Maybe some lovely music would create better energy and more buzz. The night I was there, they had a singer performing but no one was there to watch. I think some more Marketing and PR would be beneficial. The hotel was fine, but could just be so much more with a little TLC. This review is not about bashing The Renaissance, just a recommendation that a little revamp would go a long way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is what this property has going for it. Staff were not really friendly. Problem finding reservation then had to produce documents from Expedia to prove it. Front desk girl was not helpful. Bed was a little softer than a park bench. I would have bailed if not for the location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc Olsen, Seattle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely bar, lobby, entrance, restaurant and great staff. The cons are in the room itself where the furniture is old and worn and the finishes are a bit sloppy. It's extremely clean though and convenient and everything works perfectly just needs some new furniture, paint, and generally tighter construction finishes,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024