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The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property

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Presidential Suite
Front of property
Signature Room | Living area
Senior Room
The Belle Opaque

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1715 Rittenhouse Square Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Reading Terminal Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Apartment, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1732)
The price is NZ$627
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

About the area

Philadelphia

With a stay at The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, steps from Rittenhouse Square and within a 5-minute drive of Pennsylvania Convention Center. .This boutique hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from University of Pennsylvania and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Citizens Bank Park.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia University City Station - 3 min drive
  • 15th-16th & Locust Station - 4 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parc Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capital One 360 Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Schlesinger's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Rittenhouse Square
The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel offers 20 accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff.
The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1911
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 10 2026 to May 23 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 25 lbs per pet)
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
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30 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 25 per day
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 7.0 percent will be charged
  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Breakfast
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 832073

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

1715 Rittenhouse
Rittenhouse 1715
Rittenhouse 1715 Boutique
Rittenhouse 1715 Boutique Hotel
Rittenhouse 1715 Boutique Hotel Philadelphia
Rittenhouse 1715 Boutique Philadelphia
Rittenhouse 1715 Hotel
Rittenhouse Boutique Hotel
Rittenhouse Hotel 1715
Rittenhouse 1715 a Boutique Hotel
Rittenhouse Square b&b Philadelphia

The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is absolutely fantastic and the rooms are wonderfully unique.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overrated
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We last stayed hereditary years ago in the same room. This property has been transformed from a classical boutique property/ to euro modern whose improvements are hip and relevant for today. Staff is the best part of the experience with everyone interested in your experience. Bravo.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Incredible staff and a beautiful and clean historic hotel! Absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rittenhouse secret

From the time we got there, the staff was friendly and accommodating. Definitely will return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rovena

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredible, the complementary breakfast was convenient and delicious, the rooms are clean and a perfect size. The hotel is cozy and in one of the best locations in Philly. Everything you need is walking distance. Perfect for those auditioning at Curtis Institute.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very friendly staff. I had a large room. It's a small hotel with 3 floors. I liked the personal touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect boutique hotel--cute, charming & welcoming

We had a wonderful stay at the Franklin from check-in to departure. When we arrived, the front desk manager was personable, friendly, and very welcoming. That set the tone for our time there -- everyone we met in the lobby, hip cocktail bar, brunch service, or any other part of our trip was warm and caring. The room was cozy and personable, with a comfortable bed and amazing shower with both rainfall and spray showerheads. The location is fantastic too. The only caution I'd give is that the desk in our room was not very big, so only good for a quick email check and not serious work on a laptop. But this stay was for fun anyway, so that was not a big deal so much as an observation. But for a romantic or fun getaway, the Franklin is perfect. And the cocktail bar hidden off the lobby was a cool bonus too! We appreciate how everyone there made our stay so enjoyable and special, and look forward to coming back soon! Each room is decorated differently with a personality of its own, so it would be fun to check out a different one next time for a twist.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and you can't beat the location. We'll definitely revisit.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location. Great breakfast b
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

THOMAS

Disliked: Amenities
Here is the real deal with this place- parking is a nightmare Rooms are very depressing,No heat which is unbelievable and no covers to speak of.I booked because reviews were positive which I can’t believe. I did not stay and most likely will not see a refund. Went to The Sofitel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hote! It was lovely, clean, perfectly appointed and had a wonderful staff. The hotel is wonderfully located at Rittenhouse Square, surrounded by great shopping, restaurants and bars. I highly recommend this gem!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

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

4/10 Poor

Steve

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Certainly not ****. More like **
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upgrade cable tv
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the neighborhood and super friendly staff, very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is served every morning with the freshest pastries and Philly bagels, lox, and toppings! Delicious! Coffee & juices accompany with a French artsy vibe! This hotel is unique and they all smile and greet you, and personally cater to your stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable Rittenhouse hotel

My room was very comfortable, quiet, clean. I expected the bathroom to be somewhat small and dated but it was neither. It was clean, spacious, lovely 9 shower with rain shower head. The only negative is a smell that permeates the lobby: not sure what it is nor why it has not been remedied. That’s a small niggle vs the lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025