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The Ritz-carlton Philadelphia

10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
The Ritz-carlton Philadelphia
Real Traveler Rating: 4.6 out of 5 based on 71 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 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $219
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Highly Recommended
Based on 71 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Came in late and the internal hotel staff cleaned and pressed a dress shirt for me in less than 2 hours." source Expedia

    "The lobby was absolutely breathtaking, and you could see how clean and well taken care of this hotel is." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "I awoke with an abssess in my tooth; I called the front desk and they immediately found me a doctor who solved my issue; excellent service." source Orbitz

    "However, as always the bathrooms are very nice and the lobby bar/restaurant serves up good food, drinks, and service." source Hotels.com

    "Typical of the chain, the facilities are incredible and so is the service." source Travelocity

    "The service at the Ritz is the best in the business and the Ritz in Philadelphia is no exception." source Expedia

    "As with all Ritz hotels the experience with staff and service was perfect and we really had a perfect weekend." source Orbitz

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "in a neighborhood of great shopping and awesome restaurants." source Hotels.com

    "This hotel has a great location in downtown Philadelphia within walking distance to virtually anything of importance." source Expedia

    "Great location, friendly service and excellent rooms." source Hotels.com

    "I loved the lobby area, more modern than Chicago's." source Hotels.com

  • Value: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "For what we paid this was an outstanding value." source Hotels.com

  • Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "The hotel rooms were spacious and well appointed." source Hotels.com

    "The room was ready, cool and perfect; the trademark Ritz-Carlton marble bathroom made me feel in the lap of luxury." source Travelocity

    "The room itself was just OK, but the bathroom was really lovely and spacious with nice Bulgari toiletries." source Expedia

More information on The Ritz-carlton Philadelphia

The centerpiece of Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts, The hotel is located at Ten Avenue of the Arts in the landmark Girard trust Company Bank Rotunda and Tower. Originally built as The Girard Trust Company and home to the Girard Bank. McKim, Mead and White, who are also known for Boston's Symphony Hall, Columbia University and the Washington Square Arch in New York, designed the building between 1901 and 1904. Actual construction took place between 1905 and 1909. The tower was further modified in the 1930s. The current design merges past and present with elegance and sensitivity and has been completely renovated to suit the needs of today's traveler.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

12:00 PM

Year Built:

1999-2000

Year Renovated:

1999-2000

Total Rooms:

299 rooms.299

Total Floors:

30 floors.

Rooms:

299 Total Rooms

Price

$279 double. Weekend rates available from $230, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

By 12 noon day of arrival

Directions

City - Location Type: City

Area

City Hall, Philadelphia

Parking

Valet parking $32, no self-parking

Pets

Dogs permitted under certain conditions, with a $25 surcharge

Attractions

.5 Mi Academy Of Natural Science 4 Blks Academy Of Music 10 Mi Aquarium .5 Mi Constitution Hall / Independence Hall .5 Mi Fairmont Park 1 Mi First Union Center .5 Mi Franklin Institute .5 Mi Liberty Bell 1 Mi PennS Landing 5 Mi Philadelphia Museum Of Art 1 Mi Philadelphia Zoo 4 Blks Regal Performing Arts Center .5 Mi Rodin Museum 2 Blks Shops Of Bellevue 1 Mi The Spectrum 4 Blks Wilma Theatre Major Companies Near The Ritz Carlton Philadelphia Include The Following Aranark / Atofina / Comcast / Independence Blue Cross / Right Management Consulting / Rohm And Haas / Sunoco

Dining

10 Arts LoungeDrinks and Bar menuRotunda LoungeLight-fare menu - cocktails

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