The 11 Best Luxury Hotels in Philadelphia
A room overlooking the park, a lobby beneath an old bank’s dome or thermal pools on Broad Street: one of our travel advisors will personally help you choose the luxury hotel in Philadelphia that fits your trip. Every suitespot booking comes with free breakfast for 2, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits worth over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Philadelphia
Which of the best hotels in Philadelphia suits your days in the city? Below you will find the top hotels in Philadelphia at a glance, with location, suitespot score and price per night. Our tip: for quiet days by the park, stay at The Rittenhouse Philadelphia; for the historic streets of Old City, choose the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rittenhouse Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.8/5 | 392 € |
| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia | Old City | ★ 4.4/5 | 186 € |
| W Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.0/5 | 250 € |
| The Notary Hotel Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.4/5 | 238 € |
| The Westin Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.1/5 | 208 € |
| Sofitel Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.3/5 | 180 € |
| Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.6/5 | 148 € |
| The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.3/5 | 352 € |
| The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.2/5 | 270 € |
| Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia | Center City | ★ 4.5/5 | 268 € |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Philadelphia
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia · Center CityFor food lovers and quiet days by the park, we recommend The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, with afternoon tea and an indoor pool. If you want to explore the sights of Old City, stay at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, across from the Liberty Bell. Traveling with a dog? The Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, an Art Deco building from 1929, makes it easy, and anyone after saunas and thermal pools should book The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what Philadelphia’s luxury hotels offer you today
At The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, you once again walk into a ground-floor lobby, since the grand reopening in February 2025. Above it rises the Conservatory, a seven-story atrium beneath a restored glass ceiling, and on the 19th floor Pergola serves meals where a rooftop garden bloomed in 1904. All 184 rooms, 39 of them suites, have been restored.
The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia · Center CityAt the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, you sleep in newly designed rooms since February 2026: the studio Beleco redid all 268 rooms and suites as well as the corridors, from beds to lighting. The Westin Philadelphia was redesigned in 2023, from the guest rooms to Lea restaurant, with motifs drawn from nature and from the city’s past.
Also young are the W Philadelphia, opened in 2021 in a new tower on Chestnut Street, and the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia from 2020, which took its current name in 2026. At the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel, all rooms were renewed by 2023, and Liberty Lanes arrived: a two-level pub with duckpin bowling and billiards.
These luxury hotels in Philadelphia have a pool – in an atrium, on a deck or with 25-meter lanes
Indoors by the park: At The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, you swim in a heated atrium pool about a quarter the size of an Olympic pool. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel has an indoor pool, welcome after a long day at a trade show.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel · Center CityOpen-air: On its seventh-floor WET Deck, the W Philadelphia has a pool heated year-round, with fire pits, a bar and a small Secret Garden; DJs play at the pool bar.
For laps: Guests of The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia use the Sporting Club next door, with a four-lane 25-meter pool plus hot and cold plunge pools, access included. Our advice: if you want to swim every day, choose one of the luxury hotels in Philadelphia with an indoor pool; if you want sun and skyline, the heated deck.
Spa & wellness at the luxury hotels in Philadelphia: Aufguss, banya and Balinese rituals
A bathhouse on Broad Street: The Bathhouse at The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia has three pools, hot, neutral and cold, plus a sauna with Aufguss sessions, a Russian banya, an infrared sauna and a steam room. Massages are also available for couples, and afterward you relax in the café or lounge; guests must be 18 or older.
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia · Center CityRituals and calm: The Richel D'Ambra Spa + Salon at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia follows Balinese tradition: massages, scrubs and wraps, HydraFacial, chakra balancing and reiki, with a steam room and sauna. At The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, the spa sits on the third floor overlooking the park, offering massages, facials, couples treatments and a hair salon.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
With a design twist: At the AWAY Spa of the W Philadelphia, therapists work with products by Davines and by Franklin & Whitman, a local brand.
Our tip: tea in a family’s former home
In the Mary Cassatt Tea Room at The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, afternoon tea comes with fine pastries and sandwiches, served on the terrace when the weather allows. The room is named after the family that once lived on this site; booking ahead is a good idea.
Dining at Philadelphia’s luxury hotels: a supper club, a domed hall and a French brasserie
By the park: At The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, Lacroix cooks French-influenced dishes with global flavors, seasonal and locally sourced, and at brunch the carts roll up to your table. Next door, the Library Bar sits among bookshelves, with live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Patchwork at the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia serves contemporary American food, and Square 1682 at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia is known for brunch and a pre-theater menu.
Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia · Center CityOn Broad Street: At The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, Mr. Edison is a supper club with live music, with produce from restaurateur Jeffrey Chodorow’s farm. Beneath the dome of The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, Aqimero by Richard Sandoval serves Latin American dishes from a wood-fired grill, ceviche and a deep mezcal list. At The Notary Hotel Philadelphia, Sabroso+Sorbo serves Spanish tapas and La Colombe coffee.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
French and Italian: At the Sofitel Philadelphia, Sylva Senat cooks French-inspired food at Liberte Restobar; breakfast and Sunday brunch are at Chez Colette, a brasserie in 1930s style. The W Philadelphia has Dolce Italian, with house-made pasta and Neapolitan pizza in the spirit of 1960s Rome. On the roof of the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, Stratus Lounge pours cocktails between green walls high above Old City.
Luxury hotels in Philadelphia with history: banking halls, a stock exchange and a grand hotel from 1904
The lobby of The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia lies in the domed hall of the Girard Trust Company, which built its headquarters on the model of the Pantheon between 1904 and 1908. When the building was converted in 2000, the banking hall beneath the marble dome became the lobby, and the bank’s wood-paneled boardroom now holds the Club Lounge.
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia · Old CityIn 1904, George C. Boldt opened the Bellevue-Stratford on Broad Street, with lighting designed by Thomas Edison. At The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, you can still see his original electrical panel and the lobby clock showing four time zones, and the Mr. Edison supper club bears his name.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia occupies the Lafayette Building of 1907, named after the Marquis de Lafayette. The Notary Hotel Philadelphia fills the City Hall Annex of 1926, across from City Hall; the 2019 conversion restored its marble floors, chandeliers and coffered ceilings, and the name recalls the civil servants who once worked here.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, you ride up behind the ornate original elevator doors of the 1929 Architects Building, once home to the American Institute of Architects. The Sofitel Philadelphia stands in the city’s former stock exchange building, and at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel you can ask for a room in the Reading Terminal headhouse of 1893, once a railroad station and the Reading Company’s headquarters.
Award-winning luxury hotels in Philadelphia: a Michelin Key and four Forbes stars
Michelin: The Rittenhouse Philadelphia holds a Michelin Key. The guide awards these keys to hotels rather than restaurants, recognizing the whole house.
Four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide also go to The Rittenhouse Philadelphia. If you choose among the luxury hotels in Philadelphia by awards, you stay right by the park, with a view of the trees or the city from every room.
Where to stay in Philadelphia: Rittenhouse Square, Broad Street, Market East or Old City – the right area for your 5-star hotel
Almost every address is in Center City, and in Philly you walk to most places. For your 5-star hotel in Philadelphia, what matters is whether you want the park and boutiques, the theaters and City Hall, the market hall and convention center, or the historic streets of Old City on your doorstep.
Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia · Center CityRittenhouse Square and 17th Street: The square with its old trees is downtown’s green living room, ringed by cafés and the shops of Walnut Street. The Rittenhouse Philadelphia stands right on its west side, the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia on the corner of 17th and Chancellor Streets. Theatergoers stay at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia on Sansom Street.
The Notary Hotel Philadelphia · Center CityBroad Street and City Hall: Concert halls and theaters line the Avenue of the Arts, with the City Hall tower rising above it all. The Notary Hotel Philadelphia and The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia face City Hall, The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia sits on the corner of Walnut Street. The right choice for evenings of culture.
Market East: The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel is linked by skybridge to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, with Reading Terminal Market across the street. Ideal for trade shows and conferences.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Old City: The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia stands at 5th and Chestnut Streets, across from the Liberty Bell and steps from Independence Hall. A good fit if you want to see the historic sights on foot.
Our tip: explore Old City by bike
At the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, you borrow city bike-share bikes at no extra charge, and in the evening the hotel hosts a wine hour. At the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, guests also gather daily from 5 to 6 pm for social hour in the lobby living room.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Philadelphia costs – benefits, programs and when to go
The lowest rates start at the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia from 147 € and the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel from 160 €; just above are the Sofitel Philadelphia from 179 € and the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia from 185 €.
Sofitel Philadelphia · Center CityAt the top end are The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia from 351 € and The Rittenhouse Philadelphia from 391 €. To see what your dates cost today and which rooms are still available, check the hotel list further down.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rittenhouse Square and 17th Street | |||
| The Rittenhouse Philadelphia | 391 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia | 267 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| The Westin Philadelphia | 207 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Sofitel Philadelphia | 179 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
| Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia | 147 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Broad Street and City Hall | |||
| The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia | 351 € | 1st night | ★ 4.3/5 |
| The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia | 269 € | 2 nights | ★ 4.2/5 |
| W Philadelphia | 249 € | 1st night | ★ 4.0/5 |
| The Notary Hotel Philadelphia | 237 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
| Market East by the convention center | |||
| Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel | 160 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
| Old City | |||
| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia | 185 € | 1st night | ★ 4.4/5 |
Included: An upgrade plus early check-in and late check-out, subject to availability, at all eleven hotels; at the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia and The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, the upgrade is confirmed at booking. Breakfast for two is included daily at seven hotels, as a buffet at the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel. A daily breakfast credit for up to two people comes with The Rittenhouse Philadelphia (45 US dollars, excluding Sunday brunch), The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia (40 US dollars) and the W Philadelphia and Sofitel Philadelphia (30 US dollars each). Six hotels add a 100 US dollar hotel credit, which at the Sofitel Philadelphia is not included in every rate.
Minimum stay: At the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia and The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, the benefits apply from two nights; at the other nine hotels they start with the first night. Seven hotels also have a welcome gift waiting.
Programs: Five hotels earn with Marriott Bonvoy, two each with IHG One Rewards and World of Hyatt; the Sofitel Philadelphia belongs to ALL (Accor) and The Rittenhouse Philadelphia to the Leaders Club. Because suitespot books at the hotel’s direct rate, points and status nights land in your account, and your status benefits still apply.
Philadelphia through the year: In spring the parks are in bloom, and in September and October the leaves glow along the Schuylkill River; for these weeks, reserve your 5-star hotel in Philadelphia early. Long summer evenings belong to the terraces around Rittenhouse Square. In winter a Christmas market fills the space by City Hall, and in the museums you have the paintings almost to yourself.
How long to stay: Three nights cover Old City with the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, a museum day on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway with the art museum and the Barnes Foundation, and lunch at Reading Terminal Market. We are happy to match your 5-star hotel in Philadelphia to that plan.
The hotels in Philadelphia at a glance
What sets the hotels in Philadelphia apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Renovated | Pool | Spa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Rittenhouse Philadelphia | 1989 | 2018 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia | 2012 | 2026 | – | |
| W Philadelphia | 2021 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| The Westin Philadelphia | 1990 | 2023 | ||
| Sofitel Philadelphia | 2000 | 2019 | – | |
| The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia | 2000 | 2016 | ✓ | |
| The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia | 1904 | 2024 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia | 2009 | – | ||
| Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel | 2023 | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Philadelphia
The programs here are a mix: five hotels belong to Marriott Bonvoy, two each to IHG One Rewards and World of Hyatt. The Sofitel Philadelphia earns with ALL (Accor), The Rittenhouse Philadelphia with the Leaders Club. Because you book at the hotel's direct rate, points and status nights count as usual, and your status benefits apply on top.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Bonvoy | 5 hotels | W Philadelphia, The Notary Hotel Philadelphia, The Westin Philadelphia … |
| IHG One Rewards | 2 hotels | Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia |
| World of Hyatt | 2 hotels | Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia |
| ALL (Accor) | 1 hotel | Sofitel Philadelphia |
| Leaders Club | 1 hotel | The Rittenhouse Philadelphia |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Philadelphia
What does a luxury hotel in Philadelphia cost per night?
The Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia starts at 147 €, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel at 160 €. At the upper end are The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia from 351 € and The Rittenhouse Philadelphia from 391 €. Breakfast or a breakfast credit comes with every one of the eleven hotels through suitespot.
Which is the best luxury hotel in Philadelphia?
That depends on your trip: for food lovers and calm by the park we recommend The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, for Old City the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia, for spa days The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia and for local art with a short walk to the square the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia.
Which luxury hotels in Philadelphia are on Rittenhouse Square?
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia stands right on the square. In the surrounding neighborhood you can stay at the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia or the Sofitel Philadelphia, each a short walk from the park.
Where should I stay in Philadelphia?
For the park, cafés and boutiques we recommend The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, for theater and concerts on Broad Street The Notary Hotel Philadelphia, for trade shows the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel and for the historic sights the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia.
Which hotels in Philadelphia have a pool?
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia has a heated indoor atrium pool, and the W Philadelphia has a seventh-floor outdoor pool heated year-round. Guests of The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia swim in the 25-meter pool of the Sporting Club next door, and the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown Hotel has an indoor pool.
Where can I find luxury hotel suites in Philadelphia?
At The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, the specialty suites measure up to about 2,000 square feet, with a butler’s pantry. At The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, the Ritz-Carlton Suite has about 1,900 square feet and a private elevator. The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia has 39 suites, and at the W Philadelphia the WOW Suites come with foosball, billiards and a DJ booth.
Is there a hotel with a spa in Philadelphia?
Yes, several: the Bathhouse with thermal pools and Aufguss at The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia, the Richel D'Ambra Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia, the spa with park views at The Rittenhouse Philadelphia and the AWAY Spa at the W Philadelphia.
Which hotel in Philadelphia has a Michelin Key?
The Rittenhouse Philadelphia holds a Michelin Key and four stars in the Forbes Travel Guide.
Which hotels in Philadelphia are new or recently renovated?
The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia celebrated its grand reopening in February 2025 after a full restoration, and the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia renewed all rooms in early 2026. The W Philadelphia has been open since 2021, the Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia since 2020.
Can I earn points at hotels in Philadelphia?
Yes: Marriott Bonvoy at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia and The Notary Hotel Philadelphia, for example, IHG One Rewards at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia and World of Hyatt at The Bellevue Hotel Philadelphia. Points and status nights are credited just as with a direct booking.
Which luxury hotels in Philadelphia allow pets?
Pets are welcome at The Rittenhouse Philadelphia, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia and the Sofitel Philadelphia, for example, and at the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia even without a fee. Let us know when you inquire and we will sort out the details.
When should I book a 5-star hotel in Philadelphia early?
For spring, when the parks bloom, and for fall in September and October. Share your dates and we will suggest a 5-star hotel in Philadelphia that fits.
