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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse SquarevsChestnut Hill Hotel
Sofitel Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill Hotel are both praised by professional travelers. On balance, Sofitel Philadelphia is the choice of most writers compared to Chestnut Hill Hotel. Sofitel Philadelphia scores 87 with accolades from 13 reviewers including Zagat, Frommer's and Oyster.
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This stateside take on France's premier hotel chain is hospitable and chic." Full review
Concierge "Despite its size, the hotel maintains a boutique feel—mostly thanks to the staff, who can't do enough to introduce guests to the hotel's services."
Fodor's "In the middle of the city's French Quarter, this luxury hotel has more of a hip feeling than some of its stuffier Federal-style neighbors." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sofitel Philadelphia, boasts spacious rooms and a cool vibe near Rittenhouse Sq." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The most notable feature at this elegant Sofitel near Rittenhouse Square Park is the sleek restaurant and lounge, Liberte." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An elegant, four-diamond hotel with a distinctive French flair in design and embellishments, the Sofitel houses a chic French restaurant."
Star Service "Located a few short blocks northwest of Rittenhouse Square, in an excellent location for dining and shopping, this well-run Gallic outpost is a stunner peppered with ample Parisian panache." Full review
Gayot "Upon entering this former site of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, guests take note of the unusual marble and granite floors---designed to resemble a Shaker quilt."
Zagat3.8
""Walkable to many things", this French-accented chain outpost near Rittenhouse Square boasts "large", "beautifully appointed" rooms equipped with marble bathrooms."
Not For Tourists "The Sofitel Hotel's unflinching French, the brunch is very fluent."
Chestnut Hill Hotel DK Eyewitness Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
National Geographic
Time Out
8229 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
DK Eyewitness "Built in 1891, this historic hotel is situated along the cobblestoned streets of Germantown Avenue."
Fodor's "There's nothing particularly fancy about the environs, but there's nothing missing, either—every room has a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and coffeemaker. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Charm is the name of the game at this historic boutique property in beautiful Chestnut Hill." Full review
National Geographic "Chic, upper-class neighborhood, nine miles (14 kilometers) north of Center City with charming, pedestrian-friendly mix of retail and restaurants; next door to Thursday-through-Saturday farmers market." Full review
Time Out "Each of the 36 rooms is unique, including the four in the nearby Carriage House, which delights guests with reclaimed wooden doors and seasonal fireplaces." Full review
