The Rittenhouse Philadelphia

“The Rittenhouse Hotel - Philly's Phinest”

We have traveled the world and this is one of the finest hotels we have enjoyed. Beautiful, well-appointed accommodations with all of the fine dining and amenities one would expect from such an establishment. The location is awesome too, right on a beautiful, tree covered park / square within easy … more

We have traveled the world and this is one of the finest hotels we have enjoyed. Beautiful, well-appointed accommodations with all of the fine dining and amenities one would expect from such an establishment. The location is awesome too, right on a beautiful, tree covered park / square within easy waling distance to quality shopping and dining; Independence Hall; The Liberty Bell; many art museums; and of course, the "Rocky Steps". We'll be going back and staying there many times.

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“10 out of 10 for the entire hotel!”

Everything about our stay at The Rittenhouse was top notch! The booking process was a breeze with a very attentive kind agent. The check in process was great, we were given cold waters and warm delicious cookies while we checked in. The room was beautiful and clean, the entire hotel smelled amazing… more

Everything about our stay at The Rittenhouse was top notch! The booking process was a breeze with a very attentive kind agent. The check in process was great, we were given cold waters and warm delicious cookies while we checked in. The room was beautiful and clean, the entire hotel smelled amazing! The concierge the next day was very helpful in booking activities, everyone in the valet department was kind and helpful. The only two restaurants we had the time to enjoy were Scarpetta and Lacroix for breakfast. Scarpetta was one of the best Italian dining experiences I have ever had, beautiful environment, kind staff, AMAZING food and drinks, 10 out of 10 meal. Lacroix for breakfast was a great follow up, kind staff, beautiful environment, wonderful food. I can not recommend this hotel enough, will absolutely be back and next time I will make sure to go for tea time in the afternoon, There was a woman expertly playing the harp that we enjoyed listening to from outside the tea room. Also, we took a tour of the spa and hair salon and gym, the staff there was also incredibly kind, the facility was beautiful and next time when we visit I plan to have more time for this amenity as well.

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“Wonderful Stay, Suites Could Use Minor Upgrades”

The Rittenhouse Hotel offers a five-star experience from start to finish. The staff was exceptional, providing attentive and friendly service throughout our stay. Our suite was spacious and comfortable, though it could benefit from a minor refresh. Breakfast service, while slightly slow, was enjoya… more

The Rittenhouse Hotel offers a five-star experience from start to finish. The staff was exceptional, providing attentive and friendly service throughout our stay. Our suite was spacious and comfortable, though it could benefit from a minor refresh. Breakfast service, while slightly slow, was enjoyable and added to the overall pleasant atmosphere. The hotel’s location is perfect, making it easy to explore the surrounding area. Highly recommend for a luxurious stay in the city.

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“Charm and elegance of the past - still today”

I combined business and a family visit and opted for the Rittenhouse, because of its location and because I usually think that with hotels that form part of the Leading Hotels of the World group you can't go wrong. It's not always true, I know. But with The Rittenhouse it is mostly the case. The pr… more

I combined business and a family visit and opted for the Rittenhouse, because of its location and because I usually think that with hotels that form part of the Leading Hotels of the World group you can't go wrong. It's not always true, I know. But with The Rittenhouse it is mostly the case. The property is old, as in traditional, and the style is very traditional American, I'd say. These days I personally prefer rooms with wooden floors to thick old carpets, but in spite of the furniture, which is supposed to be posh and elegant, I liked P 05, the huge suite they upgraded me in. Living room, pantry kitchen, nice corner with a desk, huge bath with bathtub and walk-in shower, a powder room, 2 inbuilt wardrobes, sofa, huge table with 4 chairs, 2 giant tvs and a lovely 4-poster-bed I almost needed a ladder to climb in. Very cute... and efinitely more than I'd need for a 3-day-stay, but I felt at home. Not least, because of the mostly very kind staff - the welcome was a bit "chilly", when I checked in, and to my surprise nobody asked whether I would need help with my luggage. The valet man just popped the trunk open and had me get out my suitcase, which I then also carried to my supersuite by myself. No big deal, but a bit confusing - given the reputation and the many stars the Rittenhouse boasts. Otherwise, however, the staff was very very friendly: Tom and Jordan, who brought my breakfast and never forgot to invite me to let them know, if I need anything else, the charming housekeeper, who left a xoxo-game on the notepad - in exchange for the tip - which we played then until I had to travel on, the nice concierge, who could not take me where I wanted to go in the hotel Jaguar, because his finger was broken, and he wasn't allowed to drive (although you might think that a hotel like The Rittenhouse would have a second driver for their courtesy limo, right?), and of course of course the team in the gorgeous spa. The pool is currently closed for renovation - info on the website, so no surprise - but the workout room is open and very well equipped, as are the sauna & steamroom and all the other nice (however very expensive) services the Rittenhouse Spa offers. All in all I enjoyed my stay very much, also, because my room on the special access floor (3rd floor) had lots of windows and a fabulous view to beautiful Rittenhouse Square, which is no less than an urban park. Great restaurants are nearby, too. We had dinner in the Devon and in Parc, both opposite of the hotel on 18th Street and Locust.

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