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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center CityvsSofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sofitel Philadelphia is the choice of most reviewers compared to Doubletree by Hilton Philadelphia Center City. Sofitel Philadelphia comes in at #6 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 13 reviewers such as Not For Tourists, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia Center City
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237 South Broad Street, Broad and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5686
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Avenue of the Arts location of this hotel is good for culture seekers and families." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel's sawtooth design ensures that each room has a peaked bay window with an eye-popping 180-degree view." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A high-rise hotel in the heart of Philadelphia on the Avenue of the Arts, this property is across from the Kimmel Center, the Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater."
Gayot "Located directly across from the Academy of Music, this chain hotel finds a touch of originality in the vibrant cultural mood of its creative surroundings."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Highlights include a heated rooftop pool, a great fitness center, a sauna, a restaurant/bar, and an attached garage with parking available for a fee." Full review
Time Out "Theater buffs can enjoy a drink at the hotel’s in-house bistro, Standing O, or breakfast on the balcony. " Full review
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square Frommer's
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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."
