Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property

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Enjoy a city view from the large window, featuring a prominent clock tower.
Welcome to the stylish reception area, featuring a sleek reception desk, a unique chandelier, and a large glass table.
Relax by the rooftop pool surrounded by modern high-rise buildings.
Experience the sleek, contemporary design of the hotel's exterior, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance with a glass facade.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
1800 Market St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 93 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Tub)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Sofa Bed)

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed (City Explorer)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Corner (Sofa Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Corner

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(68 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Sofa Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing, Shower)

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, within a 10-minute walk of City Hall and The Franklin Institute. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Academy of Music and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Pennsylvania Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Franklin Institute - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Independence Hall - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 16 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Continental Mid-Town - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cava - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Condesa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Misconduct Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, a quick walk to City Hall
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square offers 439 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 439 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and a ballroom.
At Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Philadelphia? This hotel has 15995 square feet (1486 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
ArtBar - This bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Ruth's Chris Steak House - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Breakfast Café - This café serves breakfast only. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 56 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • ArtBar
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House
  • The Breakfast Café

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 15,995 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 16 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (107 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 25 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 3 to May 17:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 23.25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 567258

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Philadelphia Sonesta Hotel
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia
Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 988 out of 1867 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 1867 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 225 out of 1867 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1867 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1867 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We were a bit disappointed that the pool wasn’t open as that was one of the main reasons we booked. But also, should have been on us to double check. Bar didn’t open until 4:30. Other than that, comfortable, clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Margoux

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Loren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was at capacity, yet only 2 of the FIVE elevators worked. The line to get on the elevator went all the way across the lobby. UNACCEPTABLE!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandi

Travelled with group
The hotel for what it charges is pretty old and run down. It isn't terrible but it isn't great either. There is a musty smell in the hallways that also carries into the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay and the bed was very comfortable. We would have Beni from hooks in the bathroom and a trash can. Also the coffe was not good. Maybe a keurig would help.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Meh

Beds are comfortable, everything else is pretty lame. Not much in the way of food/drink. Decor is tired and hallways are dormitory like.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrific
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

AVALISHA, Semmes

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was peaceful and got a good night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Nice and clean good staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sari

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, spacious, and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My first time staying at this property and loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rafael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Carpeting halls need to be replaced, dirty and malodorous
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient location, check in staff is lovely, received upgraded room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Valet was super busy in the morning but they remained calm and professional despite some of the guest's attitudes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerrell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerrell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerrell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025