Morris House HotelvsAKA Rittenhouse Square
Both Morris House Hotel and AKA Rittenhouse Square are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, AKA Rittenhouse Square scores marginally better than Morris House Hotel. AKA Rittenhouse Square ranks #18 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 8 sources like Gayot, Lonely Planet and Travel + Leisure.
Morris House Hotel Show All Reviews
225 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This is a lovely bed-and-breakfast option in leafy Society Hill... it's away from other hotels and touristy spots, giving visitors an authentic neighborhood experience." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 1787 home is now a luxury boutique hotel and is one of the city’s best hotels to experience colonial ambience."
Rough Guide
"Luxury boutique hotel in a 1787 Society Hill mansion with a lovely courtyard, cleverly refurbished to maintain its historical feel. Ample continental breakfast included."
Gayot
"The fifteen bedrooms in this National Historic Landmark have been individually decorated to complement the building's original 1787 architecture."
BlackBook
"Fabulously located in walking distance of all your fave olde timey tourist spots, the Morris House combines cozy, historic building and afternoon tea with elegant, modern touches."
Zagat
"Built in 1787, this white-columned, ivy-covered brick boutique just a few blocks from Independence Hall offers rooms and suites decorated in Colonial-inspired style."
Afar Magazine
"Guestrooms are large and uncluttered with all the modern conveniences, splashes of natural light, and sparkling bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi tubs." Full review
National Geographic
"“Ideal for people who like to walk. Sweet, old-fashioned atmosphere with a romantic courtyard.”...Fifteen rooms decorated in 18th-century style, most overlooking a garden; no elevator. " Full review
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Soaring columns and dark bricks greet you, the lobby is pristine, broad, and airy, and even the sitting room—where you can have tea and cookies by a roaring fire—is charming." Full review
Time Out
"This National Historic Landmark was constructed in 1787 and retains its post-Revolutionary charm." Full review
AKA Rittenhouse Square
135 South 18th Street, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $156/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Chic and modern, this all-suites space is a rare, independent find, just a half a block from Rittenhouse Square. Large, comfortably furnished...suites tend to book far in advance." Full review
Star Service
" Rittenhouse Square is Philadelphia's most prized address for locals, and the talented team of staffers does a good job of making guests feel at home." Full review
Zagat
3.5
"Belying the beaux arts facade, this extended-stay's "sleek", "minimalist" environs appeal to business travelers and vacationers who groove on "roomy", "apartment-style" suites."
Fodor's
"Though steps away from the popular park and surrounding shopping, the AKA Rittenhouse Square operates in a below-the-radar fashion favored by visiting actors and athletes." Full review
Gayot
"AKA Rittenhouse Square satisfies the needs of Philadelphia business and leisure travelers who are looking for upscale accommodations for stays a week or more."
Travel + Leisure
"In a 12-story beaux arts building, this extended stay property offers furnished luxury apartments in one of the city’s best neighborhoods." Full review
Time Out
"Choose from one of 78 studio, one- and two-bedroom suites (with full kitchens) at the 12-story AKA Rittenhouse, available for both short and extended stays." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its chic minimalist style has bags of appeal and there's the well-regarded a.kitchen+bar on the ground floor, should you need a meal or drink." Full review