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Kimpton Hotel Monaco PhiladelphiavsSonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia ranks significantly higher than Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia ranks #5 in Philadelphia with accolades from 14 reviews such as Bon Appétit, Fodor's and Gayot.

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
8/10
433 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $149/night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Multilingual
  • Business Center
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Fodor's 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 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 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 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 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 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 Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 Jetsetter
"Smack-dab central sleep opposite the Liberty Bell, with designer digs, a gourmet steakhouse and a rooftop bar." Full review
Bon Appétit Bon Appétit
"Location, location, location." Full review
Time Out 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.
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Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
7/10
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $101/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Crowne Plaza offers solid, generic, well-located, business-traveler-oriented accommodations. It's popular with conventioneers and relocating executives." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This strong second-tier dynamo has been reworked with a colorful modern style that puts it right in between more service-oriented Sofitel and the smaller, fashion-conscious Le Meridien. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia offers a reliable home-away-from-home experience in a convenient location in the heart of downtown Philadelphia."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This stylish, centrally located hotel features sleek rooms and a seasonal rooftop pool." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"After a $30-million renovation in 2014, Center City's Sonesta pairs hyperstylized looks with an interesting collection of amenities." Full review

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