Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown HotelvsSonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel scores slightly higher than Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown. Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel comes in at 81 with recommendations from 9 reviews such as Time Out, Fodor's and Gayot.
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
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."
Zagat
3.7
"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
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
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
"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
"Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia offers a reliable home-away-from-home experience in a convenient location in the heart of downtown Philadelphia."
Travel + Leisure
"This stylish, centrally located hotel features sleek rooms and a seasonal rooftop pool." Full review
Fodor's
"After a $30-million renovation in 2014, Center City's Sonesta pairs hyperstylized looks with an interesting collection of amenities." Full review