Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • City Hall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Independence Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 92.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Tub)

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sofa Bed)

  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

  • 66.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 10-minute walk of City Hall and The Franklin Institute. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Academy of Music and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pennsylvania Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Hall - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Independence Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 16 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Continental Mid-Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Condesa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Misconduct Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Drinker's Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with a 24-hour fitness center, a quick walk to City Hall
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 439 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a ballroom.
At Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Philadelphia? This hotel has 15995 square feet (1486 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
ArtBar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Breakfast Café - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 56 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go 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

Restaurants on site

  • ArtBar
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • The Breakfast Café

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 15,995 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 56 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 per night

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 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 smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 567258

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 17 to September 02
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 868 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 382 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 1610 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 74 out of 1610 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Shyam

Travelled with family
Convenient location. It's very old hotel with nice exterior. Our two room books were on different floor
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stratis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Madison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place. We will be going back!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Biju

Disliked: Staff & service

Basic

Parking is expensive and valet takes a while to get your car. We had to pay for bottled water and most Hiltons provide them for free. Rooms were okay, very dated, not enough lighting in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LENESHIA

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
My cologne came up missing and none of the workers or security claim to have seen it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cuong

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with really convenient amities - like parking and walkability and things to do around this high end area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reginald W

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorraine

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dulce

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Westley

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No ironing board and pillows were small and not enough on the beds... It was convenient to lots of restaurants and shopping and not far from city hall.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

maksim

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chanelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable, the art bar was lovely, check in was fast and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024