Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

3.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine
Lobby
Property entrance
49-inch Smart TV with cable channels, TV
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mexican cuisine

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

View in a map
31 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, City Hall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(242 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Studio, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room (2 Twin Bunkbeds)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room (2 Twin Bunkbeds, Transfer Shower)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds

Room (1 Twin and 1 Double Bunkbed)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

About this property

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with 3 restaurants, 4-minute walk to Rittenhouse Square
This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square offers 252 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 49-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Philadelphia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the shopping around Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rittenhouse Square. Free WiFi in public areas, 3 restaurants, and 2 bars are available.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy Mexican cuisine at Condesa, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include an elevator and a rooftop deck
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have good things to say about the accommodations for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square and 14 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center
There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour fitness center, a rooftop terrace, and an elevator are also featured at Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square. Parking is available for a fee. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Condesa - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required.
El Cafe - This coffee shop serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
El Techo - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Condesa
  • El Cafe
  • El Techo

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 150.00 per accommodation, per stay

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 to-go breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 20 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-in fee: USD 100 for check-in between 10:00 PM and 4:00 AM

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number 819659
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Pod Philly
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia

Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1287 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 390 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1952 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1952 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sterling

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, Middletown

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always so nice and we just love the location. The rooms are small but everything is very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First Timer LOVED it

It was my first stay at Motto and I was very pleased. It was spotless as well as well laid out. And I liked the intimacy of the public areas. Even with multiple bars and restaurants, everything felt warm and welcoming. And I want to give the woman behind the desk at check in at 10:30 Sunday night a great review for her friendliness.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chandrashekar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel check in was quick and easy, parking lot is opposite to hotel. Nice clean rooms, little smaller but that maybe due to downtown.onsite cafe has good coffee and breakfast. Not able to eat at onsite restaurants as they were close on Sunday.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service at check-in was stellar. I was even able to leave my bag here for the day until check-in. The restaurant on the first floor was yummy. So far so good!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for a short business stay. The room isn't huge but it's comfortable and well appointed. Staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilya

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian Meinrad

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not very clean, hair and dust in many places, bed sheets and towels were very old and had stains. Very noisy room with the hotel’s ventilation unit just in front of the window.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kyle and the manager on duty are awesome and deserve raises.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

patricia anne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick trip and access to Center City and University City
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy process, clean, and walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel loved the staff..loved the whole area...:)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean/nice staff. Both restaurants were nice, very informal. Room was really, really tight; we had a queen room. Two bars, but both with the same, limited menu and both super casual. Breakfast/morning snack stand at the entrance was clean, but limited in food choices. Lobby was more like just a hallway with a desk, so that was underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne, Hazleton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Motto has a very modern look with Mexican flair in its restaurant and lounges. The rooftop lounge had great views and with the windows open, it gave an open air feel to the Rittenhouse Square area. When greeted by the staff, we were informed of a fine arts fair at Rittenhouse Square. It was a wonderful experience and only two blocks away. The neighborhood felt safe and during the day, numerous people are walking around, with joggers, people with baby carriages and dog walkers. Overall, our experience was great, and I would highly recommend The Motto for your center city experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing design. I loved it. It made me really think about all that wasted space in most hotel rooms. Everything I needed was there. Bathroom was huge. Just no wasted space. All you do in a hotel room is sleep. Why pay double for extra space when you're just going to sleep there overnight. All hotels should be like this.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was pretty noisy on the street below my room. Hard to sleep through beyond 5:00 am! And the mini bar fridge, like so many, buzzed annoyingly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ran Emil

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
When I got the room it was clean and tidy, but for the rest of my stay I only received new towels and the room was not cleaned nor the bed made. When I went to the front desk to complain about it, I was told that they do not tidy and clean the rooms during guests' stays, only change the towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, modern room, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My visit with Motto Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, was extraordinary. The hotel itself is beautiful — superbly decorated, maintained, and staffed. The lobby is fabulous with a cafè, restaurant, and lounge area. Every front desk attendant during my stay consistently went above & beyond. . . The rooftop restaurant served fabulous tapas & cocktails as well! My room was quiet, comfortable, and elegant. The hotel is in close, walkable proximity to Rittenhouse Square Park, several shopping districts, museums, and upscale restaurants. There is plenty available for everyone! When in Philadelphia, Motto is a must. I will certainly return. Thank you all very dearly for such a generous stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025