€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

4
PtrBsh
Cincinnati, OH
5 Nov 2012

Fun weekend in Philly

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Sofitel. The room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable, and it was quiet despite all the activity all around. Staff were overall very pleasant and accomodating; only down side was the obsequious fawning house manager the morning we checked in, and the fact that the maid - who we asked to come back later around 9am didn;t come back till 5pm (when we were again in the room), so basically the room didnt get cleaned on Saturday till bedtime.That said, we'd stay here again it is well situated and comfortable

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

Reviewer score

4
Whicks
Laguna Beach, CA
25 Sep 2012

Great downtown location

Excellent Jr Suite - Quiet - Enjoyed the ambiance. Walked to great restaurants - Valet staff welcoming and friendly - Valet parking took a long time to get car.

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

Reviewer score

5
Mr.Vargas
Business
Tampa
12 Sep 2012

Great Hotel

Great hotel for the right price. In the heart of downtown philadelphia.... A+++

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Holiday purpose:

Business

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

3
AyBK
New York , New York
13 Aug 2012

Fine but not remarkable

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this hotel. I stayed for two nights, great beds ( well, sort of I have a pet peeve about that European habit of not using a top sheet and only having the duvet. You're either too joy or too cold all night). Anyway the room very clean, nice gym. It's definitely starting to show a little wear and tear- the easy chair had a stain, carpet is starting to age, and the base boards were a bit scuffed and chipping. It's certainly a decent place - I've stayed before and would again. Only, however, if I got a good price - i'd never pay full price for this hotel. There's nothing special about it- services, decor and amenities are standard and unremarkable for its star classification. I would say stay if you get a good deal , but if you're looking for somewhere special this isn't the place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Long walk from hotel

Barnes foundation is great-- but you have to make a reservation about a week on advance

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

4
Tennis fanatic
Northridge, CA
6 Aug 2012

Middle of the city

Very good location. Minutes away walking to restaurants and shopping

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

Reviewer score

5
Business Traveler MKE
Business
Milwaukee, WI
1 Aug 2012

Business trip gone right

Beautiful room, great service, nice amenities, best price available for similary hotels. No complaints at all.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Holiday purpose:

Business

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Horizon407
San Francisco, CA, USA
29 Jul 2012

Beautiful Place!

This place is in a great location and a very neat boutique like hotel!

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
sephorayoga
asbury park nj
19 Jul 2012

one of the best

the best hotel in the area comfortable staff great enjoy

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
Manny Jr
San Juan, Puerto Rico
8 Jul 2012

Must stay!

Great location. Next to Rittenhouse Sq and great restaurants. Have stayes there twice and need not stay anywhere else. Staff is very attentive and strives to assist tour every whim. Rooms are confortable, ample and have HDTV, Bose sound sytem, and in-room safe big enough to fit your laptop.

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

Numa restaurant.

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
c.schuster
Perkasie,PA
7 Jul 2012

Romantic Fourth of July

Great location!Pet Friendly and very attentive staff!!!

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

If you are bringing your dog there is a park right in Rittenhouse Square 2 blocks away.Many restaurants have outdoor seating so you can take your pet with.Devon Seafood is great.It is perfect place for you and your buddy!!!

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