City view
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Private Bathroom
24-hour front desk
Key card access
Non-smoking rooms
Safe
Heating
Elevator

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Located in the center of the historical district, one block away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, this hotel offers an indoor pool and fitness center. All guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV and an private bathroom with free toiletries. The on-site restaurant, Franklin Social Lounge, is an upmarket French Brasserie that serves breakfast lunch and dinner and features a cafe counter offering quality coffees, fresh juices, buttery pastries and snack delights. Guests can also enjoy Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar, the on-site spirits and cocktail bar. Overlooking Independence National Historic Park and surrounded by Philadelphia’s Society Hill, the Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is within walking distance the Benjamin Franklin House. It is also located just 10 minutes away from the Philadelphia International Airport.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Mar 2, 2010
Hotel chain/brand:
Renaissance Hotels & Resorts ,
Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

American

Private parking available


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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
This property is taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mirja
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Excellent location, great decor and plenty of parks nearby to walk my service dog. So many attractions were working distance and the staff were great! They helped us find a nearby parking spot for our truck
  • Gayle
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    perfect location across from all the historic attractions we came to see.
  • Laecat
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Everything was lovely, the food and drinks at the restaurant, the room service for a delicious breakfast in the morning and the view of the lovely green space from the window. The pool in the basement was a nice treat- the fitness room is open 24...
  • Liz
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    You couldn’t ask for a better location to stay while visiting Philly. Right down the street from some of our nations most important monuments (Independence Hall, Liberty Bell) and Philly’s best restaurants and bars. The hotel staff and valet were...
  • Dunn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location, nice room, well appointed, good restaurant, friendly staff
  • Ghost95
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff were very friendly & available for needs which were very few! Close to pretty much everything in Philly! I was pleased with the location! The rooms are big!
  • Harold
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Perfect location. ALL staff were super friendly ( to Braves fans) during playoffs! Restaurant wait staff top drawer; cooks too. This place places a premium on customer service. Great stay!!
  • John
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The doorman Nick was extraordinarily helpful. He told me about a parking garage only two blocks away that would accommodate my overly tall vehicle, for a 1/4 of the price of the open lot we had been referred to by a neighboring hotel. He...
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location in Historic area made sight-seeing with children awesome. Booking.com did not send confirmation to the hotel prior to our arrival. Front desk personal helped us contact Booking.com and the issue was resolved
  • Kimberly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Location is super convenient and the staff was very helpful and kind!
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • If Parking is really $50 an hour, ill sleep in my car!
    Hello, No Parking is $50 per evening with unlimited in and out privileges.
    Answered on 18 December 2020
  • Can you please tell me what are the packages that include the Peking. I would love to come for 2 nights in March
    Good day, currently our Visit Philly package offers parking included with the reservation. Thank you for reaching out to us.
    Answered on 26 February 2021
  • Mini fridge?
    Good day, all of our rooms have a mini fridge.
    Answered on 11 March 2021
  • Is there a deposit or extra fee per day?
    There is an additional hold of $50 per night for incidentals. When you check out if you have not used any incidentals that money is refunded back to ..
    Answered on 18 March 2021
  • How is the view
    Our hotel guest rooms have some fantastic views of historic sites.
    Answered on 20 March 2020
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Hotel area info *
Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site
  • Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
  • Franklin Social Lounge
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
Amenities of Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
Private Parking
WiFi in all areas
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Room service
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and costs $9.95 per 24 hours.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs $55 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Chinese

House rules

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that vehicles with height more that 6 feet 4 inches cannot be accommodated.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Fitness center is closed from Fri, Aug 21, 2020 until Mon, Aug 31, 2020

License number: 199884

FAQs about Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

  • Check-in at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • The prices at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Franklin Social Lounge
    • Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar

  • Guests staying at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • American

  • Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is 0.9 miles from the center of Philadelphia.

  • Room options at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Fitness