The Rittenhouse Hotel

Among Philadelphia's luxury hotels, the Rittenhouse has the fewest and largest rooms and the most satisfying views -- which may be why Madonna stays here when she's in town. Built in 1989, it's a jagged concrete-and-glass high-rise off the western edge of Philadelphia's most distinguished public square. The lobby is tranquil and lovely, with inlaid marble floors, a series of frosted-glass chandeliers and sconces, and an amazing little gift shop. Along with the Four Seasons and The Ritz-Carlton, it's the only AAA Five-Diamond Award holder in the state.Every room at the Rittenhouse is actually a suite with a full living room area, bay windows, reinforced walls between rooms, and solid-wood doors. All have great views: The park across the street is leafy and beautiful most of the year, and colorfully lit on wintry nights. The western view of the Schuylkill River and the Parkway is dramatic. City scenes by local artists decorate the walls.Jean-Marie Lacroix, a superb chef formerly at the Four Seasons, helms Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, a chic restaurant overlooking the park, offering modern French cuisine. Smith & Wollensky, the New York steakhouse, has an outpost with a convivial bar off the main lobby, and the more casual Boathouse Row Bar & Grill has a late-night menu. The site was the original town house of painter Mary Cassatt's brother, and a charming trellised private garden features three of Cassatt's drypoints. Facilities: 3 restaurants; bar; lounge; 5-lane indoor pool; Adolf Biecker fitness club w/sun deck, Cybex weight machines, and aerobic equipment; spa; sauna; steam room; concierge; executive business center; room service; massage; laundry service; dry cleaning Facilities: 3 restaurants; bar; lounge; 5-lane indoor pool; Adolf Biecker fitness club w/sun deck, Cybex weight machines, and aerobic equipment; spa; sauna; steam room; concierge; executive business center; room service; massage; laundry service; dry c Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

3:00 PM

Check-out Time:

1:00 PM

Year Built:

2003

Year Renovated:

2003

Total Rooms:

98 rooms.98

Total Floors:

5 floors.

Rooms:

98 units

Price

Doubles from $310. Weekend rates and packages including health club, dinners, and other amenities available ($450 package includes parking, a three-course dinner for two at Lacroix, and the health club), V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, MC, V

Directions

Bus: 21 or 42

Area

Philadelphia.

Parking

Valet parking $24

Attractions

Attraction Distance Dir TransportWinterthur Museum And Gardens 25 Miles Sw DriveBrandywine River Museum 20 Miles Sw DriveLongwood Gardens 25 Miles Sw DriveNew Hope 35 Miles Nw DrivePeddlers Village 35 Miles Nw DriveValley Forge National Park 21 Miles W DriveNew Constitution Center 1 Mile E Cab/WalkPhiladelphia Museum Of Art 1 Mile E Cab/WalkPa Academy Of Fine Arts 1 Mile E Cab/WalkMuseum Of Natural History .5 Miles E Cab/WalkFranklin Institute .5 Miles E Cab/WalkRodin Museum .5 Miles E Cab/WalkBarnes Foundation 8 Miles W Cab/DriveLancaster/Amish Country 50 Miles W DriveAtlantic City/Casinos/Beach/ Entertainment 60 Miles E Buses/DriveFirst Union Center/Hockey/ Basketball/Concerts 4 Miles S Cab/SubwayLincoln Financial Stadium/ American Football 4 Miles S Cab/SubwaySpectrum/Concerts 4 Miles S Cab/SubwayTweeter Center/Concerts 5 Miles E CabBaseball Stadium 4 Miles E Cab/SubwayNew Jersey Aquarium 5 Miles E CabItalian Open Air Market 2 Miles S CabReading Terminal Market 1 Mile E WalkPhiladelphia Art Alliance .01 Mile E WalkPhiladelphia Zoo 5 Miles W Drive/Cab.

Dining

Lacroix at the RittenhouseJackets for men for dinner only. Seating Capacity-120. An award winning restaurant with a private dining room seating 18-Lillys Cafe seating 25 and a Chefs Table located in the kitchen seating up to 8. An award winning wine list featuring 500 wines.Smith and WollenskySeating Capacity-235. Reservations Required. An outstanding Nationally acclaimed Steak House featuring dry aged prime beef and excellent seafood. New York Times- A Steak House to end all arguments.

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