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AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Rittenhouse Square

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Exterior
Coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

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135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Reading Terminal Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Platinum Residence)

Room (Platinum Residence)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Frette Italian bed sheets
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 91.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

AKA Rittenhouse Square puts you in the heart of Philadelphia, steps from Rittenhouse Square and within a 15-minute stroll of Pennsylvania Convention Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .A.bar is the hotel's own bar. Business travelers can take advantage of 2 meeting rooms and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Center City hotel, attractions include University of Pennsylvania and Reading Terminal Market.

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 6 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Parc Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe L'Aquila - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Capital One 360 Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Continental Mid-Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dandelion - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

Hotel with a restaurant, steps from Rittenhouse Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Philadelphia hotel.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
AKA Rittenhouse Square offers 78 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and down duvets. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Exterior

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 33 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • a.bar
  • a.kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 33 per night (75 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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

You need to know

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/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 357998

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

AKA Rittenhouse Square offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes AKA Rittenhouse Square a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Is AKA Rittenhouse Square family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as free food shopping service and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that AKA Rittenhouse Square is a hit with families.

Does AKA Rittenhouse Square serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer at AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

No, AKA Rittenhouse Square does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 478 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 478 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 478 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 478 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 478 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Richard

Underwhelmed

Good location. Old building. Unimpressive lobby, reasonable, and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be coming back to this hotel again. Location is perfect. Everything is within walking distance. Bars and Lounges are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

robert, Santa Monica

Locked out of front door, no one at desk, both nights, just before midnight and just after. Had to convince aka bar employees to let me in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always love coming back to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATALIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
London is great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk staff and valet are incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and the rooms were very nice. Laundry was excellent and the bar/restaurant that were part of the hotel were excellent. It was loud in the mornings from being in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area! The best restaurants all within a block. So easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff were great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

Very nice stay

Large rooms and easy & friendly check in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiji

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025