The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square PhiladelphiavsApple Hostels Philadelphia
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square is preferred by most writers compared to Apple Hostels Philadelphia. Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square is ranked #11 in Philadelphia with approval from 11 publications such as Gayot, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
220 South 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-6179
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Lonely Planet
"The principal reason to stay at this hotel is to enjoy its excellent real estate near Rittenhouse Square."
DK Eyewitness
"One block from fashionable Rittenhouse Square, this is a prestigious hotel whose guests have included celebrities and presidents."
Gayot
"One of the few downtown hotels listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this hotel is surprisingly modern inside."
BlackBook
"You might remember the above line from Fargo. Point being, Radissons are nice hotels."
Frommer's
"The Prime Rib, the in-house steakhouse, is known for being the best and most formal in town." Full review
Jetsetter
"Sleek biz sleep in a historic Rittenhouse Square landmark, fresh off a $20 million reno of signature Blu style." Full review
Fodor's
"The ornate lobby is a study in style, with bulbous pendant lights, fireplaces, pop-art rugs and wall decor, and sofas upholstered with bold, high-fashion fabric." Full review
Star Service
"Set in a striking 22-story 1926 English Renaissance building, this busy, commercially oriented hotel has an updated contemporary look that fits well in this vibrant city of old and new." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"As in the old days of hotels, all you need is under one roof in the historic Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square: 301 stylish rooms, a casual café/bistro, a formal steak house, a hair salon and hi-tech fitness centre." Full review
Time Out
"Pairing modernity with classic architecture, the Warwick Hotel epitomizes the Rittenhouse vibe. Each of the 301 rooms feature a pop of color and personality...the hotel is pet-friendly." Full review
Apple Hostels Philadelphia
32 Bank Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $19/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Multilingual
- Kitchenette
- Business Center
Rough Guide
"Friendly hostel wedged between Independence Hall National Park and Old City, with bunk beds from $30, some private rooms and free games, tea and coffee. No curfews."
Frommer's
"Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park." Full review
Time Out
"Male, female and coed dorms and eight private rooms which feature a queen-sized bed and bunk beds or two sets of bunk beds with a private living area." Full review
Frommer's
"Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park—the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and all the rest—and right in the middle of the neighborhood's picturesque cobblestoned streets lined by restaurants, art galleries, bars, boutiques, and colonial-era sights" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street." Full review