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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 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
(74 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
(70 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 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 - 6 min walk - 0.6 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
  • Independence Hall - 3 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Misconduct Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Harper's Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taste Cheesesteak Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick 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

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

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1094 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 488 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 122 out of 2058 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 107 out of 2058 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bykeem

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jaime

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They did not clean the room the first day. We return at night. And the just said that nothing could be done!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel, Fresno

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

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

Not bad, not great

It was okay. The housekeeper came barging into my room in the morning even though I had the “do not disturb” sign on the door. The pool closes at 8pm which is a bit early in my opinion. The rooms are starting to show their age. The corner room had a nice view, but I believe they’re smaller than the other rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber, Jamaica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Location was fine. Bathroom was so dirty, we never got a cleaning the entire 3 day stay. Room smelled like cigarette smoke.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Would not recommend!

During our four-night stay, we encountered several issues. There was no room service available at all. We called to request room cleaning, new towels, and coffee, but no one ever came. When we followed up, we were told, "Sometimes we can't clean the rooms when we're too busy." Additionally, the bar ran out of many standard beverages, leaving us with limited options. Some staff members expressed their frustration about being short-staffed and missing shipments necessary to keep the bar stocked. It was a chaotic experience. I don't understand how a hotel of this size could be so unprepared. It was bizarre. I would not choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Travelled with partner
Upon entering the room we found that their were wholes in the bathroom wall that had spiders coming out, upon expressing to the staff they had someone come up and put clear tape over the wholes and sprayed it with bleach. Our room also smelled of mold/mildew. The only option for parking was valet, extremely inconvenient. We had to wait about 45 mins each time to retrieve our vehicle.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good customer service and friendly staff. Housekeeping is lacking. Over a 4 night stay our room was refreshed once and we had to ask for clean towels daily. We requested room refreshing several times. Bathroom was very small. Overall, a pleasant stay but a bit disappointed with some services.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

giorgi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Valet

The valet service was not efficient. At arrival and when we checked out. The card system does not work. There should just be a face to face transaction with the ticket so you get your car in order of physically being present at the car garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Declan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We look forward to visiting Philadelphia again and staying in the sonesta. Everything was perfect and wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

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

10/10 Excellent

julisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, clean , safe. Bar and red
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Pretty disappointing

We've stayed in hundreds of hotels in 55 years of travel but have never before had to pay a fee ($50) for getting access to our room before the official check in time, even though the room was ready when we arrived. Also, no one cleaned or serviced our room during our 3-day stay. And our daughter, who stayed in a 2-room suite with her children had one room cleaned and the other left untouched. On the other hand, the location was excellent and the outdoor pool was a welcome amenity.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CYRIL, Memphis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breeze. Was NOT offered any amenity or food and beverage credit as advertised. Morning front desk was pretty dismissive. But nice clean hotel with excellent bell staff and housekeeping. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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

10/10 Excellent

KIRSTEN

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

Friendly and Relaxing

Very relaxing! All staff members were friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sonesta Rittenhouse Square is absolutely perfect for business travel while we are in Philadelphia, our very favorite City in the USA!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

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

Comfortable 1 night stay

Was a good location for touring around in the heart of it all. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025