La Reserve Bed and BreakfastvsLe Meridien Philadelphia
Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Le Meridien Philadelphia is preferred by most reviewers compared to La Reserve Center City Bed and Breakfast. Le Meridien Philadelphia comes in at #7 in Philadelphia with accolades from 13 reviewers such as BlackBook, Star Service and Fodor's.
La Reserve Bed and Breakfast
1804 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $170/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Fax / photocopying
DK Eyewitness
"A luxurious and cozy B&B in a Philadelphia townhouse, La Reserve has elegant rooms with antiques and beautiful lamps."
Rough Guide
"Lovely rooms, of which the two cheapest share a bathroom. The welcoming owner dishes up a modest-sized gourmet breakfast and dispenses loads of information."
Gayot
"This hotel is known by many names—The Grand Dame of Philadelphia, to mention its most illustrious—and known to all for the elegant charm of its gracious host, W.J. Buchanan."
Frommer's
"This elegant little bed and breakfast has been carved out of a pair of four-story 1850s townhouses in the southern reaches of the posh Rittenhouse neighborhood." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"La Reserve Bed & Breakfast's adjacent red-brick townhouses ooze history." Full review
Frommer's
"This elegant little bed and breakfast has been carved out of a pair of four-story 1850s townhouses in the southern reaches of the posh Rittenhouse neighborhood" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This 1850s row house sits on a quiet street south of Rittenhouse Sq." Full review
Le Meridien Philadelphia Show All Reviews
1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $100/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"In view of City Hall, across from LOVE Park, this midpriced, upscale Starwood-owned hotel combines elegant Georgian architecture with modern everything else, from decor to service." Full review
Fodor's
"The contrast between the building's inherent charm and Le Méridien's modern decor comes off smoothly." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Le Meridien is one of the most stylish hotels in Center City, with a striking combination of historical and modern design." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A classic stone Georgian-revival building, this hotel features a striking atrium lobby and a mix of antiques and contemporary style."
Star Service
"Not for everyone, this is a showy place, and the exciting modern decor, dynamite dining room, professional service and fine location will suit most business and leisure travelers able to afford it." Full review
Gayot
"The Georgian Revival-style building housing Le Meridien Philadelphia has come a long way since its days as a YMCA."
BlackBook
"Philadelphia's Le Méridien offers Georgian-revival architecture, a spectacular 75-foot atrium and a sexy red-white-and-gray color scene."
Zagat
3.5
""The "central location" around the corner from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and across from LOVE Park is a selling point of this "hidden gem"."
Travel + Leisure
"This Starwood property in a 10-story Georgian revival-style building features 202 rooms with bold black-and-white decor and red accents." Full review
Jetsetter
"Thoughtfully updated architectural gem with a popular French restaurant and bar in the heart of Center City." Full review