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4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Rittenhouse retreat with urban flair

Sunlight floods the elegant apartment-style suites with spacious living areas and fully equipped kitchens. The restaurant serves phenomenal cuisine with friendly staff. Steps from Rittenhouse Square, the location puts Philadelphia's historical sites and top restaurants within walking distance.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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9.2 out of 10
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  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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  • 30 sq m
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  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 91 sq m
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  • 1 King Bed

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  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 91 sq m
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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rittenhouse Residence)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Philadelphia, AKA Rittenhouse Square is in the city center. City Hall and Independence Hall are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Pennsylvania Convention Center and Philadelphia Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Lincoln Financial Field or Xfinity Mobile Arena. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
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135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street
    Walnut Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Spring in rittenhouse square in philadelphia pennsylvania
    Rittenhouse Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Hall
    City Hall
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Philly Cityscape
    Pennsylvania Convention Center
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Philadelphia_UniversityofPennsylvania_502312_02
    University of Pennsylvania
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • 19th St Station
    6 min walk
  • 30th St Station
    18 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Parc
    2 min walk
  • Capital One Café
    2 min walk
  • Di Bruno Bros
    2 min walk
  • The Dandelion
    1 min walk
  • Borromini
    1 min walk

About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

Upscale hotel near Rittenhouse Square
Close to City Hall and Pennsylvania Convention Center, AKA Rittenhouse Square provides a free grocery shopping service, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at a.kitchen, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a computer station, and a banquet hall
  • A porter/bellhop, bicycle parking, and a water dispenser
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 33 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • a.bar
  • a.kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 33 per night (75 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 357998

Frequently asked questions

Is AKA Rittenhouse Square pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is AKA Rittenhouse Square located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is steps from Walnut Street and Rittenhouse Square. Pennsylvania Convention Center and City Hall are also within 15 minutes. 19th St Station is 6 minutes by foot and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 534 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 534 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 534 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 534 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 534 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious 2 bedroom with room for us and two teenagers. Friendly helpful service. Enjoyed brunch at AKA Kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was in a great location with everything we needed in walking distance. the staff was wonderful. we had brunch in their kitchen on sunday. the food was delicious and the staff there was great. my one suggestion would be to install a grab bar in the shower for safety
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff at front desk (Juliet) was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and the restaurant on site was terrific. A unique menu, wonderful staff. Parking though we had to walk in wind and rain was convenient enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, comfortable bed and chairs, very helpful staff, nice amenities, everything in the room worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. The room service food was phenomenal as they let you order from the restaurant downstairs. The room was gigantic and very comfortable. Staff were all very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yaoting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible.The rooms are beautiful and it's always awesome to stay at AKA.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We will definitely be back! Great location, staff friendly and helpful! Tip top facilities. Restaurant and bar - great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at this property! The room was gorgeous. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Bar and restaurant downstairs have tasty options. The location is great with the Saturday market right across the street and walkable to everything downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff were great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gladiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying at this property it was very nice and perfectly located.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff (Tina) was friendly, pleasant and professional. Also Bartender at AKA bar Emily was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Large rooms and easy & friendly check in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stanton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent suite-lots of room and nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel! We’ll be back :)

We stayed for 3 nights and were soooo happy with our room :) 2 bed/2 bath right on Rittenhouse Square. The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Highly recommend this hotel. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly located. Lovely and accomodating staff. Huge rooms furnished with every need. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Codruta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, the restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Great staff, clean room. The hotel bar went out of their way to accommodate us at closing time. We had a blast and look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk staff and valet are incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Torrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, room was clean, walls are a little dated but overall very good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023