Hotel The Rittenhouse Hotel

210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States – Excellent location - show map – Metro access

Excellent location — rated 9.7/10! (score from 220 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

9.2
Superb
220 reviews

fantastic hotel in a perfect location. all the staff were great and the rooms spacious and comfortable

Andrew United Kingdom

Breakfast was excellent although there should be more variety catering to children in particular. Particularly kind were the valets; the gentleman in the evening as well as the one in the morning.

Alfredo United States

Excellent location, friendly and attentive staff, clean and very comfortable room with a lovely view over the park.

Emily United Kingdom

The hotel’s staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. They upgraded us as due to Covid the hotel was empty. They were very accommodating and able to attend all of our requests (schedule dinners, give us recommendations on what to see, etc). The hotel is a bit old, but the value for money is worth it. Location is awesome!

Marianna Switzerland

First class property surrounded by the beautiful Rittenhouse Square!

Luisa Puerto Rico

The king sized bed was very comfortable and housekeeping exceptional. All the staff were attentive and welcoming.

Sarah Canada

Lovely hotel. Excellent location with good restaurants within walking distance. Library bar was charming place to enjoy the complimentary glass of sparking wine.

Elizabeth United States

Excellent facility, room, and restaurants. Staff are professional,.and friendly. The whole experience is fantastic

Rakan Jordan

It's a lovely hotel. The location is great; the Saturday market on Rittenhouse Square was fun, the people watching in the square was extraordinary.

Anonymous Canada

Friendly staff and provided great restaurant recommendations.

Carlos United States
9.2
Superb
220 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “fantastic hotel in a perfect location. all the staff were great and the rooms spacious and comfortable”
    Andrew Andrew United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Breakfast was excellent although there should be more variety catering to children in particular. Particularly kind were the valets; the gentleman in the evening as well as the one in the morning.”
    Alfredo Alfredo United States United States
  • “Excellent location, friendly and attentive staff, clean and very comfortable room with a lovely view over the park.”
    Emily Emily United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The hotel’s staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. They upgraded us as due to Covid the hotel was empty.”
    Marianna Marianna Switzerland Switzerland
  • “First class property surrounded by the beautiful Rittenhouse Square!”
    Luisa Luisa Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
  • “The king sized bed was very comfortable and housekeeping exceptional. All the staff were attentive and welcoming.”
    Sarah Sarah Canada Canada
  • “Lovely hotel. Excellent location with good restaurants within walking distance. Library bar was charming place to enjoy the complimentary glass of sparking wine.”
    Elizabeth Elizabeth United States United States
  • “Excellent facility, room, and restaurants. Staff are professional,.and friendly. The whole experience is fantastic”
    Rakan Rakan Jordan Jordan
  • “It's a lovely hotel. The location is great; the Saturday market on Rittenhouse Square was fun, the people watching in the square was extraordinary.”
    Canada Canada
  • “Friendly staff and provided great restaurant recommendations.”
    Carlos Carlos United States United States

Categories:

  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities 9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.9
High score for Philadelphia

Stay in the heart of Philadelphia – Excellent location - show map

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Within walking distance of major museums, world-class shopping and the business district, this prestigious hotel in Philadelphia city centre, on Rittenhouse Square, offers a fitness centre with cardiovascular equipment and free weights.

The Rittenhouse Spa and Club - Hair by Paul Lebrecque offers complimentary access to an indoor heated pool and sun terrace.

Lacroix at The Rittenhouse is an award-winning restaurant that serves progressive international cuisine.

Offering British tea and cocktails in a cosy living-room atmosphere, the Mary Cassatt Tea Room opens up to a private outdoor garden.

This is our guests' favourite part of Philadelphia, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

The Rittenhouse Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 4 Jun 2009.
 Hotel chain/brand: The Leading Hotels of the World

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Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Bar

ATM and Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM machine and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Philadelphia, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, American

Private parking at the hotel

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Max adults: 3. Max children: 3
King Room with Park View
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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King Room with City View
  • 1 extra-large double bed
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  • 1 large double bed
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King Suite
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
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Executive Suite
  • Bedroom 1: 1 extra-large double bed
  • Living room: 1 sofa bed
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

9.2
Superb · 220 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.4
  • Facilities 9.3
  • Cleanliness 9.5
  • Comfort 9.5
  • Value for money8.5
  • Location 9.7
  • Free WiFi8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Andrew United Kingdom

    “fantastic hotel in a perfect location. all the staff were great and the rooms spacious and comfortable”

  • Alfredo United States

    “Breakfast was excellent although there should be more variety catering to children in particular. Particularly kind were the valets; the gentleman in the evening as well as the one in the morning.”

  • Emily United Kingdom

    “Excellent location, friendly and attentive staff, clean and very comfortable room with a lovely view over the park.”

  • Marianna Switzerland

    “The hotel’s staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. They upgraded us as due to Covid the hotel was empty. They were very accommodating and able to attend all of our requests (schedule dinners, give us recommendations on what to see, etc). The hotel is a bit old, but the value for money is worth it. Location is awesome!”

  • Luisa Puerto Rico

    “First class property surrounded by the beautiful Rittenhouse Square!”

  • Sarah Canada

    “The king sized bed was very comfortable and housekeeping exceptional. All the staff were attentive and welcoming.”

  • Elizabeth United States

    “Lovely hotel. Excellent location with good restaurants within walking distance. Library bar was charming place to enjoy the complimentary glass of sparking wine.”

  • Rakan Jordan

    “Excellent facility, room, and restaurants. Staff are professional,.and friendly. The whole experience is fantastic”

  • Anonymous Canada

    “It's a lovely hotel. The location is great; the Saturday market on Rittenhouse Square was fun, the people watching in the square was extraordinary.”

  • Carlos United States

    “Friendly staff and provided great restaurant recommendations.”

Property questions and answers
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  • what is its former name?
    We opened in 1989 after construction was completed and have always been The Rittenhouse.
    Answered on 3 July 2021
  • Is your pool open
    As of August 12th our Spa facilities have not yet reopened in accordance with local regulations. We do hope to reopen this facility soon but a date has not yet been published.
    Answered on 12 August 2020
  • can all hotel guests access the pool?
    Yes all hotel guests have access to our salt water pool which is open from 5am - 10pm
    Asked about: King Room with City View • Answered on 16 February 2020
  • How far is the hotel from the Philadelphia Museum of Art and does the hotel have 4th of July fireworks viewing?
    We are located approximately 2 miles from the hotel. Unfortunately the fireworks are not visible from the hotel itself, but our Concierge would be happy to assist you in locating an ideal viewing location within walking distance.
    Answered on 3 July 2021
  • Is the gym open?
    Indeed, our fitness facilities are open daily for hotel guests from 6am-9pm.
    Answered on 28 August 2021

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Hotel surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Rittenhouse Square
    0 miles
  • Walnut Street
    0.2 miles
  • Rosenbach Museum and Library
    0.2 miles
  • Gallery 339
    0.3 miles
  • The Art Institute of Philadelphia
    0.3 miles
  • Mutter Museum
    0.3 miles
  • City Hall
    0.5 miles
  • Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
    0.5 miles
  • Fairmount Park
    0.5 miles
  • The Library Company of Philadelphia
    0.5 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Lacroix
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Tria Wine Bar
    0 miles
  • Cafe/bar Parc Restaurant & Bistro
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Barnes Foundation
    0.8 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania
    1.1 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art
    1.2 miles
  • Liberty Bell
    1.2 miles
  • Philadelphia Zoo
    1.9 miles
  • Temple University
    2.4 miles
  • Citizens Bank Park
    3 miles
  • Mann Center for Performing Arts
    3.5 miles
Closest airports
  • Philadelphia International Airport
    6.3 miles
  • Trenton-Mercer Airport
    29.6 miles
  • New Castle Airport
    29.6 miles
How to get to The Rittenhouse Hotel from Philadelphia International Airport
    Taxi
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 restaurant on site

    Lacroix Restaurant

    Cuisine: American, French

    Menu: À la carte

Facilities of The Rittenhouse Hotel

Most popular facilities

1 swimming pool
Parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Outdoors
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Happy hour Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids: Tactile signs
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • Wheelchair accessible
Indoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Massage Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English
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Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules The Rittenhouse Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 hours

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Carte Blanche Discover Diners Club American Express The Rittenhouse Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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

Please inform The Rittenhouse Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Rittenhouse Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Rittenhouse Hotel by:

    • Taxi 28min

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Rittenhouse Hotel (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private parking
    • Parking
    • Electric vehicle charging station

  • Room options at The Rittenhouse Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Quadruple
    • Suite

  • The Rittenhouse Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Lacroix Restaurant

  • The Rittenhouse Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Philadelphia.

  • The prices at The Rittenhouse Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at The Rittenhouse Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The Rittenhouse Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Indoor pool
    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hair cut
    • Hair styling
    • Beauty Services
    • Spa facilities
    • Manicure
    • Indoor pool (all year)
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Body scrub
    • Hair colouring
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Waxing services
    • Steam room
    • Hair treatments
    • Fitness
    • Happy hour
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Facial treatments
    • Body wrap
    • Make up services