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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

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A hotel entrance with a glass canopy and illuminated signage. - Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel (Philadelphia)
A modern hotel room with a red sofa, a side table, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a view of the city. - Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel (Philadelphia)
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, modern furniture, and a large chandelier. - Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel (Philadelphia)
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Located close to Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, First Daughter Oyster Co, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In-room WiFi (surcharge) and conference space are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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A hotel room with a large bed, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a red sofa, a wooden desk, a chair, a bed, and a large window offering a city view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a wooden nightstand with a vase of flowers, and wall art including a pair of glasses and a silhouette.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, white bedding, a wooden nightstand with a vase of flowers, and wall art including a pair of glasses and a silhouette.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern hotel room with a large TV, a red sofa, a desk with a chair, and a bookshelf.

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red sofa, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a red sofa, and a TV.

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (Hearing Accessible)

  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a red sofa, a side table, a lamp, a wardrobe, and a view of the city.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Center City, a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rittenhouse Square, while National Constitution Center and Philadelphia Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Citizens Bank Park, and consider making time for Pennsylvania Convention Center, a top attraction not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
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401 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • A campus with a prominent clock tower, a statue, and red brick buildings.
    Independence National Historical Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A historic brick building with a clock tower and a flag.
    Independence Hall
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A large, golden bell with inscriptions, mounted on a structure with a historic building in the background.
    Liberty Bell Center
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A museum exhibit with a group of historical figures in period clothing.
    National Constitution Center
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A busy indoor market with various food stalls and signs advertising items like 'Dutch Eating Place' and 'Take Out Here'.
    Reading Terminal Market
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • 5th St. Station
    3 min walk
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station
    6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Red Owl Tavern
    1 min walk
  • Sonny's Famous Steaks
    4 min walk
  • Old City Beer Garden
    4 min walk
  • Buddakan
    1 min walk
  • Fork
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 29 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 27 for adults and USD 13 to 27 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • First Daughter Oyster Co
  • Only Son's Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Children's games

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,704 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Low-height bed (22 inches high)
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1990
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 50.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.00 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 25.00 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 27 for adults, and USD 13 to 27 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 29 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 25.00 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.00 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 0997255

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 65 per day.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. National Constitution Center and Reading Terminal Market are also within 1 mi (2 km). 5th St. Station is only a 3-minute walk and 2nd St. 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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Reviews

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive. The location of this hotel was perfect. We were able to walk to most of the places. Great food and entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location Too many little maintenance issues to detail- lighting, plumbing etc
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Will

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Wonderful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hadas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, good restaurants in the lobby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was large and had good amenities. It was also in a fabulous location and walkable to all the places I wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was centrally located with an excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love! Great room, staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maryam Laila

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean and situated in a convenient location. A lot of the historical sites are walking distance. Those that are farther, no problem, the metro is very near and well the rest is being able to fit time in order to do all the activities that you want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Amenities
Amazing hotel! Clean, great location, beautiful and spacious rooms, very polite and accommodating staff. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Humayun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great please for staying to explore the historic city
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to tourist attractions and rooms bigger than usual.
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Joe at the front desk was amazing for our check in, we had a terrible experience at an air bnb and needed a room ASAP with early check in and he got us in with no questions asked. The hotel was clean and comfortable and the entire stay was over the top. 10/10 cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sapan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, they had a pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jona

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Great food and customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean, safe and comfortable. The staff are fantastic and you feel very welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel with large modern rooms, centrally located hotel in old town Philly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

This hotel is walking distance to a lot of tourist destinations. It is a very nice hotel, and rooms are big. Check in and out was easy, and the staff was friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Barton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is getting a bit tired around the edges, but is still glorious, quiet, and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret Jean Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice area. Staff very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location just a block away from Independence Hall! Easy parking at the garage next door. The hotel is clean, modern, and within walking distance of great bars, restaurants, and landmarks. I’ll be sure to stay here again next time I am in Philly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025