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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
Traditional Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Courtyard view
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

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 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
Premium bedding
  • 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
(8 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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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
  • Liberty Bell Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive - 1.5 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

  • ‪Misconduct Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Elixr Coffee Roasters - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schlesinger's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McGlinchey's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spice Finch - ‬3 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 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 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and coworking spaces
  • 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

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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