Philadelphia’s Top Hotels

Philadelphia is a very historical place to visit in America. It is known as the city of brotherly love, where people are tolerant and liberal. As the number of tourists from within the United States and overseas increased also the number of hotels started rising and rising.

Hoteliering comes out as natural for people visiting the place as does other things pertaining to Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s description would be incomplete without mentioning its top hotels. They indicate how Philadelphia has evolved in the last three decades from being “Filthy Delphia” symbolizing dirt and squalor. People coming from Italy, Ireland, east Europe, Asia and Africa came and settled down. Philadelphia’s top hotels reflect the story of its development and evolution arising out of the contribution of these people. Philadelphia Hotels Association makes sure that every hotel lives up to its standard and houses all amenities that it promises to its customers.

Places to Suit All Tastes

Sofitel is an international hotel, located in the center City suburb of Philadelphia. Rooms are spacious and equipped with facilities to suit each type of customer. Exercise rooms for the fitness freaks supplement the basic facilities such as in-room safes, wireless Internet access for a nominal surcharge, hair dryers and irons. European elegance is seen in its rooms that are clean and classy. Rooms are big and comfortable for stay. Staff provides excellent service ranging from baby-sitting to private managing. The hotel's prices range from very expensive to quite affordable. It is close to Rittenhouse Square and is within walking distance of good restaurants and shopping plazas. Chez Collette is Sofitel’s restaurant and bar serving three meals. La Bourse is another bar functioning in French style and is in the lobby. Sofitel was built in 2000 and consists of 306 rooms spaced in 13 floors.

Four Seasons was established two decades ago. It enjoys the advantage of being located on Logan’s square which enables its guests and customers to enjoy the lovely views of Art Museum and the Schkyll River. The décor and the interior add to the ambience of the hotel. Suites and rooms are luxurious and equipped with amenities. Besides, they are facilitated when they find their bearings on the city’s commercial and cultural hub. The hotel is known for excellent and courteous service provided by the staff. It is a pleasure to dine and wine and it is ideal for family outings and celebrations of occasions like anniversaries.

The Rittenhouse Hotel is next in the list of Philadelphia’s top hotels. The Rittenhouse is the only Pennsylvania hotel to be chosen for honor by Esquire magazine. It was built two decades back. Still its rooms are known for being big, different in style. Around three staff members attend to a guest, each giving good and courteous service. The customer gets a different feel as if staying in far off places like Hawaii, although the hotel is located in the heart of the city. The hotel is known for celebrities, eminent personalities and famous people who prefer staying here. It is known for overseas cuisine that is attended to by 300 chefs worldwide. It matches with the stay in a five star hotel in every way. Every aspect of stay is taken care of. That is its USP!

Marriott Hotel is yet another important hotel in the list of Philadelphia’s top hotels. It is located in the heart of Philadelphia’s business district. One has to just traverse 9 kms from the international airport. Mariott downtown is amidst the places of tourist interest like the liberty Bell, Independence hall, Pennsylvania Convention center and the Gallery mall and enables the visitors to combine business with leisure. Mariott Downtown is famous for its luxurious rooms that are comfortable, plush and stylish in appearance. The service provided by the staff would make the weary visitor thoroughly refreshed. The visitor can feel the finest restaurant, enjoy shopping and have refreshment. The hotel is known for it’s bar, the champion’s Sports Bar, with culinary delights of the JW steakhouse, Allie’s American grill.

Park Hyatt is one more important hotel in the list of top hotels in Philadelphia. It is located on the top floors of the Bellevue, a restored national Historic Landmark. Park Hyatt is even miles from Philadelphia’s International Airport. The hotel is near Philadelphia’s downtown cultural, retail and dining joints. Places of tourist interest like the Pennsylvania Convention center, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall are a few paces from Park Hyatt. The guest rooms of park Hyatt are well equipped to the full and earn the satisfaction of the customer. Room service and other attendance match with the overall ambience. More importantly, there is a private fitness center, The Sporting Club that offers access to the services on a complimentary basis. There are other facilities including food Court, Tiffany and Company, Williams Sonoma, a European Spa, Polo Ralph Lauren, situated nearby.

 

If you plan to visit Philadelphia any of the hotels mentioned above will provide you with everything you need for experiencing an enjoyable stay.