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Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)
Rooftop terrace
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sofa Bed)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(75 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Tub)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 10-minute walk of City Hall and The Franklin Institute. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Academy of Music and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pennsylvania Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Franklin Institute - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 16 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Executive Club Lounge - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Condesa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taste Cheesesteak Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Misconduct Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harper's Garden - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, 9-minute walk to City Hall
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square offers 439 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 439 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a ballroom.
At Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Philadelphia? This hotel has 15995 square feet (1486 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
ArtBar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Breakfast Café - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 57 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ArtBar
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • The Breakfast Café

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 15,995 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 25 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 3 to May 17:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
  • Resort fee: USD 23.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 57 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 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 cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 567258

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 17 to September 02
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Philadelphia Sonesta Hotel
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviews

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1134 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 502 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 258 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 2129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 110 out of 2129 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aundrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I booked this hotel because of the reviews I read on Expedia. However, the property was nowhere close to the good reviews I read. The hotel is old and in need of upgrades. The room and bathroom were clean. The grout sound the toilet was FILTHY!!! There were rusty exposed pipes behind the toilet. The carpet in the hallways were stained. I can tell you that I will never stay here again. It was not worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful except the outrageous parking fee of $52 plus tax a night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reymond

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander, SARASOTA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location. Fair value.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Comfy room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent service from all staff, only suggestion would say to improve choices for breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were courteous and helpful. Parking was a breeze. The pool was heated and absolutely beautiful. Would highly recommend and definitely staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ciaran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nice. Property was nice and central
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gretchen

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is just okay. The carpets appear very very old & that just gives it an "ick" vibe. The rest of the furniture needed to be updated and/or shampoo'd. We wanted to use the pool but it was too packed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysha

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

10/10 Excellent

Frantz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t have chosen a better stay in my first time in Philly. Was there for the Breezy Bowl concert and it served me well during my stay, eating, entertainment, shopping. Everything was walking distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay overall, just wish the room had a microwave instead of a safe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

haoping

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Got a corner room and when we checked in ~1700 hours. We noticed a blood stain on the sheets. Small speckle. No worries, called guest services to have them change it. The individual that picked up told me that house keeping left for the day. I asked about a different room, and they were sold out. They offered for a manager to call me back. Cool, went to the pool. Came back an hour later and called them back. They decided they did have someone to send up to change the sheets… Which makes me wonder, why give me all that hassle in the first place? They corrected the wrong and comped parking… Cool - appreciate it… Equally I don’t think that room was vacuumed in a few stays… little dirt debris in corners… but didn’t feel like going back and forth with guest services. Checked out next day… took then 30 minutes to get my vehicle… Yea I get it was busy, however there is “no system”. The screen that displays wait time doesn’t get updated. People that scanned their ticket after me were getting their cars first… No communication. Had an interaction with a valet employee night prior… since we couldn’t go get some stuff from the vehicle, they offered to go up and get it for us. Guy came back down and literally kept the items close to his body as if he wasn’t going to hand it over with us offering a tip. I had to literally grab the items from his body. Rude staff, extended wait times. Not so clean rooms. Stay elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jesenia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was ok about the property except the pool area which wasn’t what I had pictured based on the online images. It was on a rooftop but far below our room. I had imagined it was way up high. Also there had been a ceiling leak in the cafe which made it unusable for 1 out of the 2 days I was there. The staff was great, very friendly and helpful when I asked for suggestions on places to go or eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pool was fun
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH, Lockport

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Option for breakfast was limited, pool bar shoul open at 12pm on Saturday insted of 1pm and no pool bar on Sunday. These options would have made the experience a lot better.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tajra

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet. The pool was nice too
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, wish I could’ve stayed the whole week
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025