Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
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About this property
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square is a 4-star hotel in Philadelphia, PA, offering 439 guestrooms and 19 suites. Located a 9-minute walk from City Hall and 10 minutes on foot from The Franklin Institute, the property places guests in the heart of the city's cultural and civic center.
Guestrooms feature refrigerators, satellite television, and wireless internet access (surcharge). Each room includes a private bathroom with shower/tub combination, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, safe, desk, and phone with free local calls. Guest comfort is rated 4.3 out of 5 across the property's accommodations.
Dining at the hotel includes one on-site restaurant, where guests can enjoy meals throughout the day. A bar/lounge is available for drinks, and to-go breakfasts are offered daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel also provides wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, a 24-hour business center, and a ballroom with meeting space spanning 15,995 square feet. Valet parking is available for an additional charge. Dry cleaning and laundry services, luggage storage, and an ATM are on-site.
Beyond the hotel's doors, guests are steps from Academy of Music and less than a mile from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Franklin Institute, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and Reading Terminal Market are all within easy reach. Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 8 miles away—roughly 20 minutes by taxi or Uber, with taxi rates around $35 each way. The Amtrak Station is a 10-minute ride from the property. The hotel has earned a guest rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars across 1,622 reviews.
Check-in is available anytime from 4:00 PM; check-out is at 11:00 AM. Dogs are welcome at the hotel for a $75 fee per stay, with a maximum of two pets per room. Service animals are exempt from fees and restrictions. Pets cannot be left unattended in rooms.
Location & nearby attractions
Walnut Street - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Liberty Place - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Rittenhouse Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Love Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Mütter Museum - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Benjamin Franklin Parkway - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
City Hall - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Free Library of Philadelphia - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Franklin Institute - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Academy of Music - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Fairmount Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Miller Theater - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Reading Terminal Market - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The nearest airports are:
Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 23.7 km / 14.7 mi
Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 32.6 km / 20.2 mi
Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 54.6 km / 33.9 mi
Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 54.6 km / 33.9 mi
The preferred airport for Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square is Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL).
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Amenities & features
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Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
- This property is professionally cleaned
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- Pets cannot be left unattended
- Hotel is pet friendly - $75 fee per stay applies.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
- Refundable incidentals deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
- Resort fee: USD 23.25 per accommodation, per night
- Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
- Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 0 per night (rates may vary)
- Valet parking fee: USD 56 per day (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night<
Know before you go
- The seasonal pool will be open from May 17 to September 02.
- Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property is professionally cleaned.
- Contactless check-out is available.