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The DWIGHT D Hotel

5.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with spa services and a 24-hour front desk

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated
Courtyard view
Exterior detail
Traditional Room | Terrace/patio
Grand Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV, Netflix, Hulu, streaming services
The DWIGHT D Hotel offers a tranquil escape near Rittenhouse Square. Travelers love the helpful staff, well-kept property, and dining at La Viola, the hotel's Italian bistro. Enjoy the peaceful garden, dry cleaning, and access to nearby coworking spaces.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Classic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, City View

Classic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Classic Studio, 1 Queen Bed, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, individually decorated

Traditional Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
256 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19102

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Liberty Bell Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • 15th-16th & Locust Station - 2 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 3 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Patchwork - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Misconduct Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Garage Rittenhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Schlesinger's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Monk's Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The DWIGHT D Hotel

Luxury boutique hotel near Rittenhouse Square
Located close to Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and Reading Terminal Market, The DWIGHT D Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage or other spa services. The on-site Italian cuisine bistro, La Viola, offers lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, coworking spaces, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Satellite channels, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Weekend cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 35 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • BlueStone Cafe
  • La Viola
  • Monks Cafe
  • Schlessinger’s

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1856
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 13 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from May 13 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the bars/lounges
  • One of the dining venues
  • Breakfast
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Meeting facilities
  • Shuttle services
  • Spa/Beauty services

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 14 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 14 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 35 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 0969076

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The DWIGHT D Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The DWIGHT D Hotel ?

Self parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at The DWIGHT D Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 10:00 PM for a fee of USD 50.

What time is check-out at The DWIGHT D Hotel ?

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

Does The DWIGHT D Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–9:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 100 per room applies.

Where is The DWIGHT D Hotel located?

Located in Center City, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). 15th-16th & Locust Station is only a 2-minute walk and Walnut Locust Station is 5 minutes.

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The DWIGHT D Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 382 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very gracious and my stay was great. The room was clean and nicely designed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The staff is so friendly. The room was so clean. So much better than staying at a chain. I will definitely stay here again when I visit Philadelphia.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hagay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I've been to and I've been to many. Highly recommended! A boutique hotel that combines a beautiful old building with a renovated and amazing room that includes, among other things, an excellent bed and a luxuriously equipped bathroom. There is attention to every detail. Cleanliness and comfort in every corner. Very good location and there is also a bonus: wonderful attitude from the hosts Vittoria and Ken.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect. There is nothing that we would change. Highest quality all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location within a great area in Philadelphia. Friendly staff and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never had a better experience at a hotel. I did thorough research to find the right place and it did not disappoint. The owners are the kindest, most genuine people. The property clearly demonstrates the meticulous care as well as effort for their guests. It is clean, cozy, enchanting, private and unique. I am actually sad that I cannot stay a bit longer but I’ve already rebooked my next stay. Also, if you’re visiting for the arts or artistic performances, then this is your perfect spot. The Marian Anderson Hall is right around the corner. This is truly the cities biggest hidden gem.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very special - beautiful spaces, and very quiet even though its steps away from all the restaurants and action in the area
back garden
back garden
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

elmer

Ken n the staff were wonderful very accommodating and very helpful with any questions would highly recommend any person to stay also great area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent, will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
really lovely place to stay

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and great hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Small independent hotel. Very pretty inside and very friendly owners
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I are world travelers (five continents), and, simply stated, this was best hotel experience ever. If you are visiting center-city Philadelphia, I strongly recommend you consider staying here. We recently spent four nights at the Dwight D in room 3F, a beautiful room overlooking a quiet block on South 16th Street. The proprietors are an engaging and helpful couple who will advise newcomers to the city about the attractions in the neighborhood and beyond. Every detail of the room was carefully chosen for our comfort. I would say curated, but that sounds pretentious. The feeling/vibe was quiet, private, comfortable, and luxurious. The location is excellent. In five minutes, you can walk to Rittenhouse Square and encounter several appealing restaurants on Locust Street en route. Dining and libations are available on South 16th Street on the same short block as the Dwight D. We walked to the Center City tourist attractions (Independence Hall, Chinatown, Reading Terminal Market, etc.) without difficulty. It was evident that the conventional, chain hotels are located in grittier neighborhoods where we felt less comfortable walking, especially at night. We quickly grew to appreciate the quiet and genteel neighborhood around the Dwight D. My wife and I are very happy that we chose to experiment with the Dwight D (a city house hotel). Our comfortable stay was well worth the price. But now we are reluctant to return to the drab and bare-bones chain hotels. We may not do so.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this hotel was fabulous! It was a homey vibe with an absolutely gorgeous room! I was only in town for a short work trip but will definitely be back!!

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel, run by the most amazing hosts! Can't wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Lovely decor throughout the entire building, patio and balcony were nice additions to our room which was clean, comfortable, and private. Ken was very helpful and gave us a list of restaurants which had open reservations for the night we arrived. Location is perfect for local tourism. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and helpful. The hotel was very beautiful. And the courtyard was just gorgeous and whimsical.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Private and intimate stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attractive boutique hotel with charming, helpful proprietors in a great location close to Rittenhouse square
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They have a lovely garden patio area. The morning coffee service is convenient and tasty. The location is very convenient to everything in the Rittenhouse area. Comfy bed and pillows!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel close to good shopping and restaurants. The owners/managers are always there to offer the best care and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A last minute booking for a two night stay in Philly turned out to be a wonderful experience. Great location for walking the city. Clean with a beautiful decor . The owners/hosts provided an overview of the city and recommendations at check in which helped make the most of our short trip. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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