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The Rittenhouse HotelvsWyndham Philadelphia Historic District
Both properties are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Rittenhouse Hotel scores significantly higher than Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District. The Rittenhouse Hotel comes in at #1 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 19 publications like Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and DK Eyewitness.
The Rittenhouse Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Not For Tourists Show All Reviews
210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $279/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Among Philadelphia's luxury hotels, the Rittenhouse has the fewest and largest rooms and some of the prettiest views." Full review
Concierge "The 98-room Rittenhouse leads the deluxe pack with extra-large rooms... vigilant service, and tasteful, if slightly tired, furnishings."
Fodor's "The staff, among the nicest in the city, greets you with a glass of champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries on weekends." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This top-of-the-line luxury hotel is one of the city’s finest and boasts two award-winning restaurants, the Lacroix and the Smith & Wollensky steakhouse."
Star Service "This remains Philadelphia's top prize, a small deluxe hotel with a loyal following, fine dining and high service standards." Full review
Gayot "What this property lacks in overall size, it makes up for tenfold in charm and elegance, as well as in its boast of offering the largest hotel guest rooms in the city."
BlackBook "While ultra modern fixtures, dim lighting and a bar full of hipsters can make for a fun hotel experience, there's a lot to be said for the hostel that anticipates its guests needs."
Zagat4.0
""You'll "feel like royalty" at this "beautiful" hotel in prime quarters on Rittenhouse Square, where a "first-class" staff "treats you with genuine respect, charm and professionalism"."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"The Rittenhouse reflects the area’s multifaceted vibe: historic and elegant, yet modern and full of life, with a central location that gives quick access to all of the city’s sites." Full review
Not For Tourists "Bring an extra bag for all of your money."
Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District Frommer's DK Eyewitness Gayot Fodor's
Oyster
Time Out
400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $127/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This eight-floor Holiday Inn, with its line of international flags outside, is easy to find and offers lickety-split access to all your major historic sites." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Its excellent and convenient location – one block from Independence Mall and within walking distance of the Market Street shopping area – make it a popular destination for tourists."
Gayot "An excellent location makes this simple hotel stand out."
Fodor's "This eight-story hotel sits within what is billed as the country's "most historic square mile," within a block and a half of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District is a 364-room chain hotel with business- and family-friendly amenities." Full review
Time Out "Its location in Historic Old City makes this Wyndham the perfect place to stop for sightseeing travelers." Full review
