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Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness centre, steps from Rittenhouse Square

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Exterior
Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$488
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

Map
135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • City Hall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio (Platinum Residence)

Studio (Platinum Residence)

Studio (Platinum Residence)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Frette Italian bed sheets
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Frette Italian bed sheets
Pillow-top bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Studio (Residence)

Studio (Residence)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 91.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Similar properties

Exterior

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, (1599)
The price is NZ$433
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

About the area

Philadelphia

Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square puts you in the heart of Philadelphia, steps from Rittenhouse Square and within a 15-minute stroll of Pennsylvania Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .A.bar is the hotel's own bar. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Center City hotel, attractions include University of Pennsylvania and Reading Terminal Market.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 1 min walk
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 15 min walk
  • Reading Terminal Market - 16 min walk
  • University of Pennsylvania - 16 min walk
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 3 min drive

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 6 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parc Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe L'Aquila - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Capital One 360 Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Continental Mid-Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dandelion - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with a fitness centre, steps from Rittenhouse Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Philadelphia hotel.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square offers 78 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and down duvets. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 33 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • a.bar
  • a.kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 33 per night (75 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 555882

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square on 17 Feb 2025 start from NZ$437.03, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Is Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free food shopping service and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square is a hit with families.

Does Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square?

No, Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 310 out of 422 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 422 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 422 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 422 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 422 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

christiane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first time I stayed here with a friend I loved it. We were upgraded to a two bedroom, so that helped. This time I only booked a studio and it was facing 18th on the second floor - super noisy outside and inside we could hear the staff opening and closing their door across from us early morning. Plus the TV wasn’t working well because the Internet was really slow. So I would not stay in 204 again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albina, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my favorite place to stay in Philly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Brainerd

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Staff at aka Rittenhouse is some of the most impressive I have ever seen at any property or any hotel. Kudos are absolutely deserved to the Team (and to the people who hired them). The issue is in the rooms, really. I came with a party that required two rooms. Each room was missing different obvious things and/or with maintenance issues. Room 1: The toilet ran after every flush unless you manually reached into the tank and replaced the flapper. Nobody was around for maintenance that weekend, so we just took off the lid and played with the flapper every flush. Also, the towel rod/rack in the bathroom fell off. The bathroom was the smallest I've ever seen. There was no safe. No luggage rack. No plastic, wrapped bathroom glasses (had to use the coffee mugs). Room 2: No refrigerator (pretty essential and standard these days). Very dark - there were 4 light switches which did nothing, and I am guessing they corresponded to unused outlets which could have used some UPLIGHT lamps/lighting. Instead of the kitchenette Room 1 had (with fridge and microwave and sink), Room 2 had a remarkable, enormous ~20 square foot shower "room." Lovely, but weird use of space. No plastic, wrapped bathroom glasses again (I used the included ceramic coffee mugs). I know there's likely nothing NOW which can be done, but the whole property only has 1 guest elevator for the 12 floors, which made wait times very hit-and-miss.

10/10 Excellent

Anna Maria, New York

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Philly Aparthotel!
By far my favorite place to stay in Philly!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

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

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place to stay for my money!
My wife and I were in town for the weekend. The hotel was convenient for all the things we were planning to do. The room was spacious and we were blown away by how welcome the staff made us feel. Definitely on the top of my list of places to stay when in Philadelphia!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for two nights with my fiancé to attend a friend’s wedding. This hotel is in the best spot for shopping, a few nice dinners and some bars. The restaurant and bar connected to it has AMAZING food. Staff at the front desk were exceptionally helpful, friendly and really made us feel safe and welcome. I would high recommend staying here, and next time we come back this will for sure be our home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Arkady

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location cannot be beat. The staff is great. Rooms are outdated. Carpets are nasty (generally). Bathrooms are small and old with those old round toilets. The entire property smells like kitchen — clearly the restaurant has no proper ventilation. There was no power plug on bedside table to charge your phone — had to unplug the lamp reaching to a dusty area behind nightstand next ro the aforementioned disgusting carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary Kay

Tiny
Room small, bathroom so small 2 people could NEVER fit. Tiny pedestal sink crammed between toilet and shower. No place to set anything. Very few plugs for charging- none on nightstand. Would not stay at this property again. This room was advertised as a suite?!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Prabesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was okay. The shower was more of a pressure washer, it was almost painful. The attached restaurant was good with an incredibly friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location of this Hotel. It’s great to have a living room and kitchen, so you don’t have to do everything in your bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk clerk Wester and front door/valet London were so very welcoming, helpful and delightful stewards to my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jermar

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Room huge and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff was exceptional! London was both professional and personable. He showed genuine interest in our trip and responded quickly to all of our requests
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AKA Rittenhouse Square is clean, well-maintained, extremely hospitable staff, and in a prime location for parks, restaurants, and an easy walk to many historical and famous sites in Philadelphia. Highly recommended. We loved the free welcome drink from the hotel bar/restaurant. My only request would be for vegan options on the food menu. Otherwise a perfect stay! We will definitely be back next time we are in Philadelphia.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill, Hickory

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia, Key Biscayne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed for two nights in a simple bedroom, but everything worked ok. I was expecting an upgrade and as I didn’t get it I got a little disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful, the property was as advertised and fantastic. The suite was huge. Great stay-
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Damon

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024