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The Bellevue HotelvsThe Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, The Bellevue Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel. The Bellevue Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 10 publications including Frommer's, Fodor's and Star Service.
The Bellevue Hotel
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Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
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200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $129/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "It's no longer the grandest quarters in town (that honor goes to the Rittenhouse), but empty nesters and business types still relish the traditional grandeur."
Lonely Planet "After a century of hosting Kings, Queens and other heads of state, this Victorian classic offers its guests opulence and a window to the past." Full review
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Guests have access to The Sporting Club at the Bellevue, an enormous complex designed by Michael Graves where the governor of Pennsylvania chooses to get sweaty when he's in town.
DK Eyewitness "A residential-style hotel with international flair, the Hyatt is perched on the upper floors of the 100-year-old Bellevue Building, which was once nicknamed the “Grand Dame of Broad Street.”"
Star Service "Located in a vibrant central neighborhood, five blocks east of Rittenhouse Square, adjacent to the Opera House, around the corner from the Kimmel Center and a 20-minute stroll from the Liberty Bell." Full review
Gayot "Listed as a Historic Hotels of America by the National Historic Trust Preservation, this building simply oozes Old World charm."
Zagat3.5
""Old-world elegance, personified" sums up this "grand" 1904 hotel on the Avenue of the Arts, whose "wonderful", "professional" staff ensures it retains its "character and history"."
Frommer's "In 1904, this was the most opulent hotel in the country. Today, it can't claim that much fame, but the "Bellevue" does capitalize on its historic bones and great location." Full review
Fodor's "The hotel has had an important role in city life, much like the heroine of a long-running soap opera. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Home to power lunches by day and formal affairs at night, this historic building’s hotel is situated in Philadelphia’s cultural hub." Full review
National Geographic "“Hushed and posh, the feeling of a Philadelphia society hotel." Full review
The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel Frommer's
Oyster Gayot Zagat Fodor's
Afar Magazine National Geographic Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain." Full review
Gayot "Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's "Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 243 guestrooms and suites are classy, efficient, and relatively spacious, though it’s worth upgrading to a suite for a separate sitting area." Full review
National Geographic "Hilton property with art deco styling on the University of Pennsylvania campus, 238 rooms feature luxuriant bedding, plush robes, and in-room virtual office; wine bar and 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Hilton hotel sits on the U Penn campus. The modern, comfortable rooms still have a classy old-world vibe. Prices double on weekends that have any U Penn-related event." Full review
Lonely Planet "This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular choice come graduation time" Full review
