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AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Room (Platinum Residence)
Suite (Rittenhouse Residence) | Living area
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Walnut Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 87 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Platinum Residence)

Room (Platinum Residence)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

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

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The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,001 reviews
The price is AU$283
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at AKA Rittenhouse Square, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, steps from Rittenhouse Square and 14 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center. .This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.4 km) from Lincoln Financial Field and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Xfinity Mobile Arena.

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Parc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Di Bruno Bros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dandelion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Rittenhouse Square
AKA Rittenhouse Square offers 78 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and down comforters. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a banquet hall and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at a.kitchen, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
A.kitchen - Onsite restaurant.
A.bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • 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

  • Cot (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

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

Property is also known as

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AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 517 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 517 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 517 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 517 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 517 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH, Vienna

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this gem of a hotel. Parking is a bit of an issue but otherwise all great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in the first room prompted the upgrade, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KIN KWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This extended stay property should not be considered a hotel. It’s literally falling apart. The ceiling mounted AC unit cover fell down almost on my wife’s head. The cover and the unit were filthy. They moved us to another room which had an extremely loud AC unit and the toilet was coming off the wall. The cabinets were starting to delaminate and the furniture was very cheap. Toilet room was tiny and the shower was next to the tv. No daily cleaning and the dark brown carpet hides the stains. The location is good but the hotel put a damper on our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Shizuka

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jared

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Exceptional service!

My husband and I had never stayed here before but it was in the right location for our overnight visit to the city. After booking, I called the hotel with some questions and the person i spoke with, Tina, could not have been nicer. She took the time to answer all my questions. Also, I requested a high floor and she said she'd do her best, and she did. We had a great room on the top floor and enjoyed sitting by the window at night and watching all the city lights. Additionally, from the moment we got there, the service was top notch. Josh and Juliette at the front desk were so helpful. They went of their way to make us feel welcome. We enjoyed chatting with them about our favorite city restaurants. We were celebrating our birthdays and when we got to our room, there was a birthday card and gift. How thoughtful. As for the room, the suite was spacious, clean and bright and had everything you need for a short stay. The rooms were comfortable too. The next day, we had more great service from Juliette. She went out of her way to help us once again. We can't say enough good things about the service we received from the friendly staff. We only chose the AKA due to it's proximity to Rittenhouse Square and the fact that our favorite Philly hotel had gotten so expensive, but we had such a lovely experience, we are are already planning our return trip. Thank you AKA for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s always an excellent experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here over the July 4th weekend. It's located in a great area. You are in a great part of the city that is walkable and situatied close to aLOT of great eateries. The Room was nice and large, the bed was comfortable, bathroom was nice and large. The kitchen was the perfect size if you wanted to cook. the living room is a good size. The furniture in the living room needs to be refreshed as the fabrics needed to be cleaned. The couches were not comfortable, it was almost like sitting on a hard wooden bench with a very thin cushion. Although the furniture wasn't the greatest, don't let this stop you from staying at this Hotel. The other feature out weigh the small downsides.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every detail was delightful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025