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Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to City Hall

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Rooftop terrace
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 92.6 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 46.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 66.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 36.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Franklin Institute - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Independence Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

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
  • ‪Cava - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Condesa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Misconduct Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Upscale hotel near City Hall
Located close to The Franklin Institute and Academy of Music, Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square provides a terrace, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, ArtBar, serves light fare. In addition to a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • A banquet hall, a vending machine, and coworking spaces
  • Bicycle parking, multilingual staff, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews say great things the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 439 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free internet access and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (42 inches high)

More

  • 25 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 3 to May 17.

Is Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square?

Valet parking is available for USD 56 per day.

What time is check-in at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of City Hall and The Franklin Institute. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Academy of Music are also within 15 minutes. 19th St Station is only a 2-minute walk and Suburban Station is 5 minutes.

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Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 897 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1685 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1685 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Staff was great and friendly, clean and nice hotel, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location to shops!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great and close to all attractions
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great convenient stay for my classes at Penn! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Staff was friendly, but noisy but clean and overall nice hotel close to lots of shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Was close to many things, had a Ruth Chris steak house right in the hotel and overall was a good room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Helpful sraff, excellent value and very clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

The hotel is extremely conveniently located. Its walking distance from most major sites and also is right next to a PHLASH bus stop that can take you on a loop to many of the major attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

My first time staying at this property and loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Albeit it was a busy weekend for the city, this hotel maintained a peaceful and quiet ambiance. The staff were super helpful and the area was quite safe for a female walking at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

I enjoyed my stay at Sonesta. The hotel credit for food and beverage was nice for morning coffee. The amenities are nice and the room was small, but pleasant. Luxurious toiletries and daily house keeping rounded out the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Pretty decent
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice and clean good staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

The room was beautiful, spacious, and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Helpful staff. Centrally and conveniently located. Very much liked my room. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Beautiful building
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

It was ready on time, room was great, parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Property was well located and safe. Service was mediocre at best. Long check-in and wait staff in the art bar were inattentive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025