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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown HotelvsKimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel and Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is the choice of most reviewers compared to Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia comes in at 89 with approval from 14 sources including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Bon Appétit.
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
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Zagat
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Star Service
Time Out
401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This small, polished corner hotel banks on its terrific Independence National Historical Park location, less than a block from Old City's trendy restaurant and gallery scene." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you came to Philly to admire its revolutionary past, this hotel should be near the top of your list."
Travel + Leisure "Marble-clad hotel near Philly’s historic sites, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This four-star, four-diamond hotel has large-sized rooms with marble bathrooms."
Zagat3.7
"The "mix of historic feel and modern comforts" and other "innlike" qualities of this small hotel provide an oasis in the "middle of the hustle and bustle" of Old City."
Gayot "The elaborate lobby fireplace sets the tone in this charming hotel---a thoughtful blend of elegant and cozy."
Fodor's "An ornate fireplace dominates the breathtaking marble lobby of this towering hotel in the historic district." Full review
Star Service "A favorite of leisure and business travelers, it is blessed with attentive service and excellent maintenance, and its refined residential style is peppered with traditional elegance." Full review
Time Out "The décor is best described as classic and clean and several of the 150 rooms and suites offer views of Independence Hall. " Full review
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia Fodor's Star Service Gayot Zagat Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Bon Appétit Time Out Show All Reviews
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $149/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Fodor's "Opened in late-2012, Hotel Monaco offers style, sass, and LEED certification in the heart of the Philly's historic center, along with the beloved perks of the Kimpton brand." Full review
Star Service "Strutting its stuff like a peacock on parade, this is hands-down one of the cleverest and most colorful concept hotels in the city." Full review
Gayot "For visitors who wish to be close to historic American attractions such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell and the Betsy Ross House, the Hotel Monaco offers plenty of style."
Zagat "Opened in 2012, this boutique features a location next to Independence Hall, a rooftop bar and lounge, and rooms with historically inspired design mixed with modern elements."
Travel + Leisure "Located in Center City, this Kimpton property sits conveniently near historic sites such as Independence Hall and features a rooftop lounge overlooking Liberty Bell Center." Full review
Afar Magazine "Furnishings range from glossy red armoires to black lacquered bookshelves to mirrored end tables, to bonded leather headboards; picture windows are draped with bold blue and gold drapery." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Hotel Monaco — a cobblestone’s throw from Philadelphia’s historic attractions — is a layer cake of whimsical furnishings and audacious colours baked in the mould of an early-20th-century bank building." Full review
Jetsetter "Smack-dab central sleep opposite the Liberty Bell, with designer digs, a gourmet steakhouse and a rooftop bar." Full review
Bon Appétit "Location, location, location." Full review
Time Out "Another Kimpton property, Hotel Monaco features the charming mix of history and modern attention to detail that have come to define the chain." Full review
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Make sure to take a trip up to the Stratus Rooftop Lounge—one of the best rooftop bars Philadelphia has to offer—to relax after sunset with an aperitif under the twinkling night sky.
