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Sofitel Philadelphia

120 S 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Sofitel Philadelphia
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 695 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 695 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Overall, we had a great experience and if I am ever in Philly again, I will be sure to consider this hotel again." source Orbitz

    "This hotel is top notch and I highly recommend it, just don't get a room ending in "25"." source Hotels.com

    "Staff was overall pleasant." source Priceline

    "This was a great place to stay while going to Philadelphia for a weekend getaway & to see a concert." source Travelocity

    "great hotel, fine service, good food." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "But the rooms were clean and well designed, typical for the chain." source Priceline

    "We wanted to stay in a comfortable place with outstanding service and a clean bed we could fall into like a cloud." source Travelocity

    "And the room was extremly neat and clean." source Expedia

    "all marble and so spacious, did not have the time to enjoy the fitness center but looks very modern and clean." source Travelocity

    "Great location, very helpful concierge and staff , comfortable, clean room, great bathroom." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "Room service was fast too." source Orbitz

    "The service was sub-par for a four star hotel, the sound proofing in the rooms was terrible (we heard every slamming door and every conversation our neighbors were having), it was nice, but definitely not at the level I expected by any means." source Hotels.com

    "Lack of information about hotel services and amenities, no coffee in room." source Priceline

    "The dirrections were enough for a decent meal one block away, but insufficient for a service and a wedding site; we got lost and missed the ceremony, that was the purpose of the trip." source Travelocity

    "Lovely large room, wonderful bedding, nice front desk, good coffee, decent gym, efficient service." source Expedia

  • Location: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "We loved all the French influence, and it was in a perfect location to do all of our Philly tourist activities." source Orbitz

    "The location is great as well,close to everything downtown Philly has to offer." source Hotels.com

    "The location can not be beat and the staff is very friendly and helpful." source Priceline

    "I stayed in a junior suite which featured french doors on either side of a spa-like bathroom with granite countertops and separate tub and shower(takes a little while to warm up) and a large bedroom separated by french doors to the living area." source Travelocity

    "The location is great. The concierge is helpful and the area has a multitude of great restaurants." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "The meals were reasonably priced and were delicious." source Priceline

    "Though I was in regular room they call it 'superior', I was very impressed by the quality of it for such a reasonable price." source Travelocity

    "We love the Sofitel as it is reasonably priced for a luxury hotel, and it has a great location." source Travelocity

    "Since I booked the flight and hotel together online the price was quite reasonable." source Travelocity

    "Plenty of local restaurants at all price ranges." source Travelocity

More information on Sofitel Philadelphia

On the renovated site of the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange on the corner of 17th and Sansom St, the hotel is located in the heart of the Rittenhouse Square, close to shopping, restaurants, major venues and the historical centre. This 14-story Philadelphia hotel features 306 spacious guestrooms with desk and sitting area, and wide two-door closets. All rooms include large marble bathrooms with shower and separate tub, bathrobes, turndown service, and Roger & Gallet toiletries and access to the hotel fully equipped fitness center (cardio, weight, and stretch). The Sofitel Philadelphia hotel is pet friendly (no fee, limit of 2 per room), entirely WiFi (fee), offers a complimentary access to its So Connected Caf?. Dry cleaning (fee), Valet parking ($36.00 per day) and 24hr concierge services available.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

0

Year Renovated:

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Total Rooms:

Junior Suite King:Room with king bed includes hypoallergenic featherbed. 500 square feet. Private sitting area separate by 2 French doors. Large marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, French bath amenities L'Occitane, bathrobes, WiFi Internet access (surcharge). Turndown service, A/C and individual climate control, Voice mail, Cable TV and pay movies, Minibar, In-room safe.Superior King:Room with king bed includes hypoallergenig featherbed. 370 square feet. Large marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, French bath amenities L'Occitane, bathrobes. WiFi Internet access (surcharge),Turndown service, A/C and individual climate control, Voice mail, Cable TV and pay movies, Minibar, In-room safe.Superior King Early Incentive:One king bed with hypoallergenic featherbed. 370 square feet. Wireless and wired high-speed internet access (surcharge). Voicemail. Cable TV and pay movies. Minibar. Marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. In-room safe. Turndown service.

Total Floors:

13 floors.

Rooms:

Junior Suite King:Room with king bed includes hypoallergenic featherbed. 500 square feet. Private sitting area separate by 2 French doors. Large marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, French bath amenities L'Occitane, bathrobes, WiFi Internet access (surcharge). Turndown service, A/C and individual climate control, Voice mail, Cable TV and pay movies, Minibar, In-room safe.Superior King:Room with king bed includes hypoallergenig featherbed. 370 square feet. Large marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, French bath amenities L'Occitane, bathrobes. WiFi Internet access (surcharge),Turndown service, A/C and individual climate control, Voice mail, Cable TV and pay movies, Minibar, In-room safe.Superior King Early Incentive:One king bed with hypoallergenic featherbed. 370 square feet. Wireless and wired high-speed internet access (surcharge). Voicemail. Cable TV and pay movies. Minibar. Marble bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. In-room safe. Turndown service.

Directions

Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia on Rittenhouse Square, the Sofitel Philadelphia is about 7 miles away from PHL airport, and steps away from major venues, restaurants and shopping.

Area

Philadelphia

Attractions

Congress Hall 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Museum District 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Independence Hall 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Masonic Temple 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Fels Planetarium 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Liberty Bell Pavilion 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Avenue Of The Arts 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Philadelphia Orchestra 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Franklin Institute Science 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers

Dining

DiningThe charming 1920s-style brasserie Chez Colette offers you refined French cuisine with the latest in fusion dishes from around the world (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).Take a moment to relax at La Bourse, a trendy lobby lounge voted one of the best bar scenes in center city. The So Connected Cafe provides you with an unlimited and complimentary Internet connection and access to printers.

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