16. Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 665-9100
Address: 1301 Race St.
Description: Adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this 250-room hotel has a multilingual staff, pool, complimentary hot breakfast, some smoking rooms, a swimming pool, business services, and meeting rooms. Self-parking $24, valet $27.
17. Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 923-0100
Address: 1100 Arch St.
Description: Adjacent to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this 279-room-and-suite property offers a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, in-room fridge and microwave, and on-premises restaurant. Paid parking is available at the Convention Center.
18. Holiday Inn Philadelphia—Historic District
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 923-8660
Address: 400 Arch St.
Description: Three hundred sixty-four rooms and suites are within walking distance of all major city attractions and the Convention Center. Amenities include a multilingual staff, on-site pub and restaurant, and rooftop pool. Use of off-site health/fitness center costs $12.
19. Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 893-1234
Description: Located on the Avenue of the Arts, this luxurious 172-guest-room (including 16 suites) hotel is one of the best-known buildings in Center City. A plethora of upscale amenities includes mahogany furnishings with luxe linens, marble baths, concierge service, on-site salon and spa, business center, on-site restaurants and upscale boutiques (think Tiffany & Co. and Nicole Miller), access to the connecting 93,000-square-foot fitness center, and business facilities. Self-parking is $27, valet $37.
20. Le Méridien
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 422-8200
Address: 1421 Arch St.
Description: Originally a YMCA, this new 10-story Georgian Revival-style structure, located less than 1 block from the Convention Center, houses 202 luxury guest rooms. Amenities include an on-premises restaurant and bar. Valet parking is available for $38 per night.
21. Loews Philadelphia Hotel
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 627-1200
Address: 1200 Market St.
Description: It’s impossible to miss this 581-room-and-suite luxury hotel with its 27-foot-high, red, illuminated PSFS (for Philadelphia Savings Fund Society, this 1932 building’s original inhabitant) sign that can be seen from 20 miles away. Features include special kids’ amenities, on-premises spa and dining, a heated lap pool, and full-service concierge. Pets are welcome. Overnight parking costs $36.
22. Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 625-2900, (800) 320-5744
Address: 1201 Market St.
Description: This expansive, 23-floor hotel has 1,332 rooms with an indoor pool, concierge, on-site salon and spa, upscale restaurant and lounge, and business facilities. On-site parking is about $43 per night.
23. Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 557-0005, (800) 331-3131
Address: 1 East Penn Sq.
Description: Designed for relocations, temporary housing, or corporate housing, this centrally located, extended-stay accommodation has 269 one- and- two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and offers a complimentary buffet breakfast and grocery service. Valet parking is $42 per day.
24. Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 523-8000, (215) 851-8000
Address: 10 Avenue of the Arts
Description: This 303-room (including 36 suites and full-floor penthouse) Center City jewel prides itself on extraordinary personal and extravagant amenities including in-room massage services (or, if you prefer, treatments at the on-premises, full-service spa), twice-daily housekeeping, babysitting services, on-site upscale shopping (think Tiffany’s), and restaurants. Valet parking costs $48 per day.
25. Rodeway Inn
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 546-7000
Address: 1208 Walnut St.
Description: From the outside, the building located 5 blocks from Philly’s Old City attractions looks like a charming Victorian row house, but inside it is a very contemporary 32-room hotel with all of the requisite modern amenities. The continental breakfast is free at this family-owned accommodation, and use of a nearby gym with sauna, Jacuzzi, and pool is available for a small fee. Cost for parking is $10.50 (no in and out).
26. Travelodge Philadelphia
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 564-2888
Address: 1227 Race St.
Description: One of Center City’s best deals and located across the street from the Convention Center, this budget-conscious accommodation offers a complimentary continental breakfast and multilingual staff. There is no on-premises parking, but there is a pay-to-park lot nearby.
27. Best Western Independence Park Hotel
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 922-4443, (800) 624-2988
Address: 19106
Description: From the outside, you’d never know this 36-room accommodation, housed in an 1856 building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a chain hotel. Inside, the high ceilings, sweeping staircase, columns, large fireplace, and period furnishings are also non-chain-like. Amenities include marble baths; complimentary serve-yourself breakfast (you can make your own waffles), afternoon tea and snacks, and ample meeting space. There is no on-premises parking, but there is a pay-to-park lot around the corner.
28. Comfort Inn Downtown/Historic Area
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 627-7900, (800) 689-1714
Address: 100 N. Columbus Blvd.
Description: Centrally located less than 1 mile from Penn’s Landing and 2 from the heart of the Old City attractions (the hotel provides free transport to the historic district, business district, and convention center), this 185-room hotel offers free continental breakfast, some smoking rooms, lobby bar, and meeting facilities. Parking is available for $23.
29. Hyatt Regency Philadelphia
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 928-1234
Address: 200 S. Columbus Blvd.
Description: This 22-story, 350-room (including 13 suites) hotel offers beautiful views of the Delaware River and city skyline. Amenities include glass-enclosed pool, river-view pool and sauna, 24-hour business center, on-site restaurants and bars, and on-premise car rental. Overnight self-parking in an adjacent lot is $21, valet $29.
30. Omni Hotel at Independence Park
City: Philadelphia, PA
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (215) 925-0000
Address: 401 Chestnut St.
Description: This city-sophisticated hotel has 150 elegantly furnished guest rooms (3 of which are suites) furnished with marble baths. There’s an indoor pool and on-site spa, multilingual concierge, kid-centric amenities, and wonderful views of Independence National Historic Park. Nearby self-parking costs $24, valet $34.