Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's LandingvsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City
Both hotels are praised by experts. Overall, Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing is preferred by most writers compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City. Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing ranks #17 in Philadelphia with approval from 6 publications like Frommer's, Gayot and Zagat.
Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
201 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Great for large groups who want to stick together.... My favorite part of the complex is the indoor pool, which overlooks the river and a dock full of old seafaring vessels." Full review
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Art Deco-themed rooms offer stupendous views of the riverfront or city, but traffic noise does percolate up, so choose a river-view room if quiet is important to you.
DK Eyewitness
"This upscale property on Penn’s Landing is Philadelphia’s only waterfront hotel."
Zagat
3.7
"There are "no bad views from any room" at this "top-shelf" hotel overlooking the Delaware River and Penn's Landing, but some gripe it's "a little far from the action"."
Star Service
"Located just off Race Street, this remains the only waterfront hotel in the area, a foreboding 22-story limestone tower that rises from the shore like a miniature Empire State Building. " Full review
Gayot
"Sitting on the shores of the Delaware River, the Hyatt Regency Pennâs Landing affords spectacular views from many of its rooms."
Fodor's
"Contemporary, well-sized guest rooms feature iPod docks and safes that can fit–and charge–laptops." Full review
Time Out
"The stunning panoramic waterfront views guarantee the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing a spot on our list." Full review
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City
1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $146/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This 28-story cylinder of marble and glass on the parkway at 18th Street started out as a luxury apartment building in the 1960s." Full review
Gayot
"An all-suite property, the hotel is best suited to longer-term guests or those who just like to hunker down and settle in."
Fodor's
"On Logan Square, this hotel puts you within walking distance of Boathouse Row." Full review
Time Out
"Closer to the museum area than Old City, the Embassy Suites offers enough space for families with two-room suite offerings." Full review