Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

3.5 star property

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
49-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
Lobby
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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31 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Walnut Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(266 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (2 Twin Bunkbeds)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (2 Twin Bunkbeds, Transfer Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room (1 Twin and 1 Double Bunkbed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, just a 4-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 14 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Fairmount Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from City Hall.

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 1 min walk
  • 30th St Station - 14 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪K'Far - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Executive Club Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Condesa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Continental Mid-Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Octopus Falafel Truck - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square offers 252 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 49-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Philadelphia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 252 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a rooftop terrace.
Enjoy Mexican cuisine at Condesa, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
Condesa - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
El Cafe - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
El Techo - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Condesa
  • El Cafe
  • El Techo

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the 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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Property Registration Number 819659

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Pod Philly
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1402 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 183 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 2119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2119 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Angelo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy, room was clean, and had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the location was perfect - so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Excellent location. Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Disliked: Amenities
Staff was curtious, and the bed had some human hairs on one side. Lost power for 3 hours during the last day of the stay in the hotel. No free breakfast, the closest parking was $50/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

SAAD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with wonderful staff. Holland at the Front Desk made my stay 10000x better. You couldnt ask for a better location in Center City Philadelphia. The room was modern, spacious and cozy. Everything was perfectly clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Arianna

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was immaculate
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was small but clean and had everything I needed. Staff was helpful. I would visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Friendly staff. Clean room. Good location - close to restaurants and Avenue of the Arts.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

CHARLES, New Castle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room could have been cleaner. Sink was dirty on front. Bed comfortable. Room super hot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ridhima

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ridhima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location. Clean room, access to market and shopping, 35m walk to UPenn was easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Deanna

The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. I did not receive a receipt at checkout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julio

The rooms are small, it’s great for one
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carlee

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fabrice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hong

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but small
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026