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The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property

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Presidential Suite
Senior Room
Front of property
Superior Room | Bathroom
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Henri

The Henri

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Paquin

The Paquin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Colette

The Colette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Hector

The Hector

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Jane

The Jane

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room

Premier Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Room

Romantic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Royal Room

Royal Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Pablo

The Pablo

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Aristocrat

The Aristocrat

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Signature Room | Living area

Signature Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior Room

Senior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Belle Opaque

The Belle Opaque

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 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, (1696)
The price is NZ$1,117
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
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 - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rouge - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 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

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 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. 732 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 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

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely small hotel. Delicious breakfast included with reasonable price. Staff is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Corena

Booked for wrong date and cannot get a refund
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Brooklyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken shower head but everything else was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

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

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

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

Great choice

Hotel was charming and location was really good, walking distance from almost everything (art museums, historical part of town / old town, restaurants, shops) and the room was very spacious. Bathroom could use an improvement, and breakfast could have more variety (more fruits options, other non-carb options).
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had difficulty getting heating into our room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
As expected! Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Highly recommended

Charming hotel just off Rittenhouse Square. The room was nice with a super comfortable bed. Friendly staff and a complimentary continental breakfast the next morning. I definitely recommend The Franklin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

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

Great Getaway in Philly

Nice boutique hotel with friendly and helpful staff. Cocktail bar in hotel is fun, lively and a gem. Also breakfast included is plentiful and impressive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to all attractions and places in the city
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

leonard, State College

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a lovely old building, check in was great, and my room was was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel! So convenient to Rittenhouse square and all of the shopping, history and restaurants. Rooms are a nice size and very comfortable. Staff is super friendly. We love the speakeasy located on the property. They make such delicious cocktails!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Fiona, Bolton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Travelling alone in a new city I felt very safe and taken care of
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryle

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Baltimore

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Franklin was the perfect quaint spot for my husband and I who traveled to Philadephia for a quick getaway! From the moment we walked through the door (at 1am I might add) to the moment we left we were treated with respect, and kidness. We had a few needs that were immediately met and taken care of with a smile. Our room was stuffy, and we were moved to a new room at no problem. The location was perfectly located to access all of the spots Philadelphia offers. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Travelled with partner
The room was beautifully decorated. They need to remodel the dated bathrooms, clean up scuffs on the wall. Clean more thoroughly. The thermostats are seemingly just for show. The room was incredibly hot with no way to adjust the temperature. Charming but would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dignauris

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the historic nature of the property - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jack, nyack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, great staff. It would be wonderful if there could be a couple of things such as oat milk and nut butter at breakfast for those who are vegan or dairy intolerant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024