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Loews Philadelphia HotelvsSofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Sofitel Philadelphia ranks slightly better than Loews Philadelphia Hotel. Sofitel Philadelphia ranks #6 in Philadelphia with recommendations from 13 publications like Oyster, Zagat and Fodor's.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
Fodor's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
National Geographic
Time Out
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "With an attitude that is decidedly contemporary, the hotel has guest rooms equipped with comfortable chaise lounges and flat-screen televisions." Full review
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Be sure to check out the 33rd floor for best views of the city and beyond.
OysterUpscale
"This upper-middle-range hotel in Center City has a convenient location down the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The upscale hotel makes guest beds with 300-thread-count cotton sheets, and each room has a robe, MP3 alarm clock, and a chaise lounge." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It has been renovated with elegant decor and Art Deco accents, including exotic woods and carved glass."
Star Service "Many of the accommodations boast 10-ft ceilings, but proportions in the entry Deluxe rooms vie with average-size digs at the Hotel Monaco, measuring in around 300 sq ft. " Full review
Gayot "Formerly the headquarters for the Pennsylvania Savings Fund Society, this modernist skyscraper from the 1930s is now a National Historic Landmark."
National Geographic "Art deco tower with 581 rooms, restaurants, huge fitness center; child and pet friendly; kids’ fun center offers loaner toys including PlayStation. " Full review
Time Out "While it offers excellent amenities for business travelers (ergonomic desks and free wi-fi in every room), guests traveling with children are also guaranteed a wide array of special services. " Full review
Frommer's "The coolest thing about this centrally situated hotel is its architecture." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The facilities, including a pool, sauna and games for kids of all ages, are good. And they're pet-friendly." Full review
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet Oyster DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
Zagat
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120 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This stateside take on France's premier hotel chain is hospitable and chic." Full review
Concierge "Despite its size, the hotel maintains a boutique feel—mostly thanks to the staff, who can't do enough to introduce guests to the hotel's services."
Fodor's "In the middle of the city's French Quarter, this luxury hotel has more of a hip feeling than some of its stuffier Federal-style neighbors." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sofitel Philadelphia, boasts spacious rooms and a cool vibe near Rittenhouse Sq." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The most notable feature at this elegant Sofitel near Rittenhouse Square Park is the sleek restaurant and lounge, Liberte." Full review
DK Eyewitness "An elegant, four-diamond hotel with a distinctive French flair in design and embellishments, the Sofitel houses a chic French restaurant."
Star Service "Located a few short blocks northwest of Rittenhouse Square, in an excellent location for dining and shopping, this well-run Gallic outpost is a stunner peppered with ample Parisian panache." Full review
Gayot "Upon entering this former site of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, guests take note of the unusual marble and granite floors---designed to resemble a Shaker quilt."
Zagat3.8
""Walkable to many things", this French-accented chain outpost near Rittenhouse Square boasts "large", "beautifully appointed" rooms equipped with marble bathrooms."
Not For Tourists "The Sofitel Hotel's unflinching French, the brunch is very fluent."
