€108.64 Avg/night
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Sofitel Philadelphia

4 stars
120 South 17Th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
188 reviews
Excellent one-night getaway

My wife and I recently stayed for our anniversary. The location is great. Our room (junior suite)... See full review

  • mgoose
  • 29 May 2013
Fabulous hotel

I was very pleased with staff and amenities. It was a beautiful hotel . In one of my favorite cities See full review

  • Jaque4949
  • 22 Apr 2013
French elegance and Philadelphia hospitality at this Center City hotel
The Sofitel Philadelphia is elegant and refined and well suited for business and leisure travelers. The Sofitel is located steps from Rittenhouse Square's shops and restaurants and serves as the cornerstone of Philadelphia's new French Quarter. Rooms emphasize comfort and convenience. Each offers a fully stocked mini-bar and luxurious French bath amenities. Chez Colette, the hotel's chic French-style cafe, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere that evokes Paris in the 1920s. A morning coffee station on site with espresso machine and espresso pods, a fresh whole fruit, pastries (until 8:00 am) and add-ons like vanilla, cinnamon, syrup is available for free.
Highlights
  • Excellent Center City location, built on the site of the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange
  • Listed as one of the year's best hotels in the 2009 Travel + Leisure 500
  • Lobby lounge/bar with floor-to-ceiling windows


Location

The Sofitel Philadelphia is in the middle of the city's French Quarter, steps from the Walnut Street shopping corridor and Rittenhouse Square, and a mile from the convention center.

Rooms
Accommodations at the Sofitel are warm and inviting and reflect a contemporary French and American style. Each of the 306 guestrooms and suites in the 14-story hotel includes goose down duvets, a 37-inch flat screen TV, sitting area, marble bathroom with glass-enclosed shower and separate tub, L'Occitane bath amenities, high-speed Internet access, a Bose sound system and nightly turndown service.

Features
The staff includes a doorman and concierge who can arrange tour and ticket assistance, wedding services, event catering and dry cleaning/laundry services. A state-of-the-art fitness center is open 24 hours. Pets are allowed (call for details).


Transportation
  • SEPTA Subway Walnut-Locust Station (3 minutes)
  • Greyhound Bus Terminal (5 minutes)
  • Amtrak 30th Street Station (7 minutes)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (19 minutes)
Attractions
  • Rittenhouse Square (0.2 mi/ 0.32 km)  
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (0.5 mi/ 0.8 km)
  • City Hall (0.9 mi/ 1.45 km)
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center (1 mi/ 1.6 km)
  • Independence Hall (1.2 mi/ 2 km)
  • University of Pennsylvania (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
  • Professional Sports/Concert Venues (4 mi/ 6.4 km)
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art (6.4 mi/ 10.2 km)
  • Sesame Place (27 mi/ 43 km)
Business

  • Free high-speed Internet access
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Multiple conference/meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Sofitel Philadelphia Rooms

2 Db beds Dlx
LUXURY ROOM - 2 double beds, Sunny Exposure. 35 sqm/400 sq. ft.; Sunny Exposure; Marble bathroom w/ Glass enclosed shower and separate tub; Working Desk and Sitting Area w/ Coffee Table; Bathrobe and Slippers with Lanvin Amenities; Complimentary WIFI
1 Kg bed Sup
Superior Room with 1 King Bed. 30 sqm/350 sq.ft.; Marble bathroom w/ separate shower & tub; Work Desk & Sitting Area w/ Coffee Table; Bathrobe and Slippers with Lanvin Amenities; Complimentary WIFI; Rollaway upon request (subject to additional charges a
JrSuite 1 Kg bed
JUNIOR SUITE - 1 King size bed, extra living ro om. 45 sqm/500 sq. ft.; Marble bathroom w/ separate shower and tub; Work Desk and Sitting Area w/ Coffee Table; Bathrobe and Slippers with Hermes amenities; Complimentary WIFI; Sofabed upon request (subjec
1 Kg bed Dlx
LUXURY ROOM - 1 king size bed, Sunny Exposure. 35 sqm/400 sq.ft.; Sunny Exposure; Marble bathroom w/ separate shower & tub; Work Desk & Sitting Area w/ Coffee Table; Robe & Slippers w/ Lanvin Amenities; Complimentary WIFI; Rollaway upon request (subject

Amenities

  • High speed internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Air conditioned
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Pets allowed
Elevators
Ice machine
Activities
Fitness centre or spa
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Services
24 hour front desk
Business centre
Express check in
Express checkout
Concierge desk
Security
Wake-up service
Multilingual
Meeting/banquet facilities
Porters
FAX
Currency exchange
Audio visual equipment
Computer rental
Internet
High speed internet
Parking
Parking
Indoor parking
Valet parking
Outdoor parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Room
Satellite TV
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Hairdryer in room
Cribs available
Shower
Iron
Sprinklers in rooms

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Hotel Map

39.9508 -75.1689
Nearby airports
PHL, (PHL), 13.60, KM, N; PNE, (PNE), 32.00, KM, S;
Area description
Business district

Nearby points of interest

  • Walnut Street Theatre: 0.1 km
  • Rittenhouse Square: 0.5 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 0.6 km
  • Masonic Temple: 0.6 km
  • Rosenbach Museum and Library: 0.7 km
  • Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.7 km
  • Mutter Museum: 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0.7 km
  • The Franklin Institute: 0.9 km
  • The Barnes Foundation: 1.1 km
  • Rodin Museum: 1.3 km
  • Libery Bell Center: 1.6 km
  • Independence Hall: 1.6 km
  • National Constitution Center: 1.7 km
  • National Museum of American Jewish History: 1.7 km
  • Walnut Street Theatre: 0.1 km
  • Rittenhouse Square: 0.5 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 0.6 km
  • Masonic Temple: 0.6 km
  • Rosenbach Museum and Library: 0.7 km
  • Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.7 km
  • Mutter Museum: 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0.7 km
  • The Franklin Institute: 0.9 km
  • The Barnes Foundation: 1.1 km
  • Rodin Museum: 1.3 km
  • Libery Bell Center: 1.6 km
  • Independence Hall: 1.6 km
  • National Constitution Center: 1.7 km
  • National Museum of American Jewish History: 1.7 km
  • Christ Church: 1.8 km
  • Eastern State Penitentiary: 1.9 km
  • Penn Museum: 1.9 km
  • Independence National Historical Park: 1.9 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art: 2 km
  • University of Pennsylvania: 2 km
  • Arden Theatre Company: 2.2 km
  • Fireman's Hall: 2.2 km
  • Philadelphia Zoo: 3.5 km
  • Please Touch Museum: 4.7 km
  • Citizens Bank Park: 5 km
  • Veterans Stadium: 5.6 km
  • Wells Fargo Center: 5.6 km
  • Lincoln Financial Field: 5.6 km
  • Philadelphia Cruise Terminal: 7.5 km
  • Morris Arboretum: 16.4 km

Dining

CHEZ COLETTE
Savor an irresistible breakfast or a Sunday brunch in Chez Colette, our charming brasserie, also available for private events.
LIBERTE URBAN CHIC LOUNGE
Discover Liberté Urban Lounge, a chic downtown hot spot serving hand-crafted cocktails and contemporary, French-inspired food in one of the city's loveliest settings.
LIBERTE URBAN CHIC LOUNGE
Liberté chic urban lounge serving cocktails and contemporary French-inspired food in one of the city's loveliest settings.Gather with friends at the bar, Share an intimate moment in the lounge along the fireplace, or enjoy a meal in the dining area.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (188)

Ratings and reviews for Sofitel Philadelphia

Overall score

4.3 / 5
188 out of 188
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Dee Travels
North Jersey
15 Jun 2009

Great place for a getaway

Great location - right near hip bars, restaurants and shops. The rooms were very clean, the beds - super comfy. Great service.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There were plenty of great restaurants within 2 blocks.

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Ambie
Absecon, NJ
28 Jun 2009

Sofitel Philadelphia

The Sofitel was very clean and the room was beautiful. All of the staff was very friendly and helpful with all requests. I would recommend the Sofitel to freinds and family, it was a pleasant place to stay. Amber Schneider.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Sofitel is a short walk from Manhatten Bagel, Starbucks and the mall, which has a Ruby Tuesdays and many other places inside to eat.

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Mrs. G
Los Angeles, CA
6 Jul 2009

Great Experience! Would stay again.

Overall we loved it. The location was great. The staff was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone was so polite... a big plus since it was my husband's first trip to Philadelphia and I wanted him to like it. The Bed's are unbelievably comfortable and honestly more comfortable even than the Westin where we usually stay... even our bed at home didn't feel that good. The location couldn't be better. Less than a mile from everywhere we wanted to go so we could walk pretty much everywhere. And subway stops are close enough to take us everywhere else. The only minor negatives really were not the hotel's fault. 1) Other guests were slamming their doors all night during our last night there (but it was a holiday so I suspect they were inebriated) 2) The bathroom was a little smelly but my husband said it was probably from the drains and just part of the overall sewage system in the city. I would definitely stay there again in a heartbeat.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Do have dinner and/or drinks at Tria; a cozy Wine, Beer, Cheese bar just a block away at Sansom and 18th. You won't regret it. So good we ate there twice in four days.

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Vagabonds from FL
Minneola, FL
13 Jul 2009

Stunning Stay @ Sofitel

everyone was very helpful and such great service!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Coach Siebert
Peru, IL
26 Jul 2009

the perfect spot

the sofitel staff was outstanding - from the valets to the maids to everything in between - I will look for sofitels whenever I travel from now on.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Burbank, CA
30 Jul 2009

Great Service!

The Sofitel was located near 2 blocks of great shopping which was great for me, since i love to shop! (2 H&M's in walking distance!) Their concierge was very very helpful, letting us know the best street to shop on, suggesting resturants and offering front of the line passes to the hip club across the street. Room service was fast too. However, the only prob we had was with the valet. You are told to call 20mins ahead of time for your car, which is fine, however when we got to the lobby, our car was likely not there, and had to wait another 20 mins. That happened often, even the morning i checked out (6am)! Other than that, i will def want to go to the hotel again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Joelle and Mike
Chicago, IL
5 Aug 2009

Beautiful Hotel, great spot

We loved all the French influence, and it was in a perfect location to do all of our Philly tourist activities. Only had to take the train to the baseball game, everything else we could walk. If we are ever back in the city of brotherly love, we will stay here again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Round Rock, Texas
22 Sep 2009

Great accomodations

Ran the 1/2 marathon and did sight seeing.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Burbank, CA
29 Oct 2009

My Go To Hotel In Philly!!

Came here in July and i loved it, came back in Oct and i still love it! i came to philly to visit my bf and wanted to stay somewhere that was near food, shopping, the city and tourist stuff. this place is perfect. its a little upscale, which i like. shopping was the next street down (2 H&M's!) China Town/ Redding Market is a brisk 15min walk away. The airport is about 15-20mins away with no traffic, and the concierge guys are AMAZING. they will help you with any question you have (help get concert tickets, reccomend a place to eat, get you a shuttle to the airport, etc) room service is a bit pricey and when i came in july valet was a bit of a pain, but i would def come again!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
D&J
Boca Raton, FL
15 Nov 2009

Great hotel!

Great room, nice closets, great room service, great location! Lots of shopping, cafes, etc. in the blocks surrounding the hotel. Staff was friendly and the beds were comfortable!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

18th St. has a great chocolate cafe - Naked Chocolate Cafe. A must try!

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