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The Bellevue HotelvsEmbassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Hyatt at The Bellevue is preferred by most writers compared to Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City. Hyatt at The Bellevue scores 77 with approval from 9 reviews like Travel + Leisure, DK Eyewitness and Gayot.
The Bellevue Hotel
Concierge
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Frommer's
Fodor's
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200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "It's no longer the grandest quarters in town (that honor goes to the Rittenhouse), but empty nesters and business types still relish the traditional grandeur."
Lonely Planet "After a century of hosting Kings, Queens and other heads of state, this Victorian classic offers its guests opulence and a window to the past." Full review
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Guests have access to The Sporting Club at the Bellevue, an enormous complex designed by Michael Graves where the governor of Pennsylvania chooses to get sweaty when he's in town.
DK Eyewitness "A residential-style hotel with international flair, the Hyatt is perched on the upper floors of the 100-year-old Bellevue Building, which was once nicknamed the “Grand Dame of Broad Street.”"
Star Service "Located in a vibrant central neighborhood, five blocks east of Rittenhouse Square, adjacent to the Opera House, around the corner from the Kimmel Center and a 20-minute stroll from the Liberty Bell." Full review
Gayot "Listed as a Historic Hotels of America by the National Historic Trust Preservation, this building simply oozes Old World charm."
Zagat3.5
""Old-world elegance, personified" sums up this "grand" 1904 hotel on the Avenue of the Arts, whose "wonderful", "professional" staff ensures it retains its "character and history"."
Frommer's "In 1904, this was the most opulent hotel in the country. Today, it can't claim that much fame, but the "Bellevue" does capitalize on its historic bones and great location." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel has had an important role in city life, much like the heroine of a long-running soap opera. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Home to power lunches by day and formal affairs at night, this historic building’s hotel is situated in Philadelphia’s cultural hub." Full review
National Geographic "“Hushed and posh, the feeling of a Philadelphia society hotel." Full review
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City Frommer's Gayot Fodor's
Time Out
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
