THE RITZ-CARLTON, PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Luxury Rooms
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia offers spacious rooms with views of City Hall and the Philadelphia skyline. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, and soundproofed windows. Some rooms provide access to the 30th-floor Club Lounge, which serves breakfast and afternoon hors d'oeuvres. Suites feature separate living areas, minibars, and executive lounge access.
Latin-Inspired Dining
Aqimero, located in the hotel lobby, serves Latin-American cuisine by chef Richard Sandoval. The menu includes grilled dishes and shareable plates. Guests can enjoy weekend mimosas and rotating cocktails like red and white sangria. The restaurant blends historic architecture with modern, sustainable dining.
Wellness and Recreation
The hotel spa offers massages, chakra balancing, and reiki treatments. A HydraFacial, a non-invasive skin treatment, is available. Nearby, Schuylkill Banks provides kayak tours and scenic cruises past the Museum of Art and Boathouse Row. The fitness center includes Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment.
Central Rittenhouse Location
The hotel is in Rittenhouse Square, surrounded by restaurants and bars. It's a 5-minute walk to Love Park and the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Reading Terminal Market, America's oldest farmers' market, is nearby. Public transport options include Bus #7 and the Green Line Tram.
Event and Business Services
The hotel features a grand ballroom with three large screens, ideal for conferences and weddings. Meeting spaces include pre-function areas and salons. Services include 24-hour room service, dry cleaning, and free Wi-Fi. Accessible features include roll-in showers, lowered electrical outlets, and TTY/TTD compatibility.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Lift
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Entertainment
- Spa & wellness centre
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel had some nice aspects, like clean and attractive rooms, but fell short in some areas. Dining options were a bit hit or miss. Facilities were satisfactory overall.
The hotel location is excellent, within walking distance to all the historic places, but it feels like a tired hotel that even great service can't fully compensate for. The rooms are Spartan and lacking the luxury usually expected from a Ritz Carlton, though the service is commendable. The dining experience can be slow, but the savory pies are a highlight.
I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were nice, though pretty small with a roller bed, and the staff are extremely friendly and courteous. The location is great and within walkable distance to all the historic places, but the breakfast experience was a huge disappointment in relation to the room price.