Fodor's Expert Review Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Topped by the red neon letters PSFS (for the former tenant, Pennsylvania Savings Fund Society), this 1930s building was the country's first skyscraper in the ultramodern international style. Updated in 2019, the chic guest rooms are done up in clean, calming shades, equipped with chaise lounges, ergonomic workspaces, and flat-screen televisions; bathrooms, adorned with porcelain mosaic tile, feature stand-up showers or low-profile tubs. Complimentary toys and games are available for children. There are three levels of concierge rooms with a private library and lounge. For drinking and dining, guests can hang in the lobby lounge or in Bank & Bourbon, a ground-floor bar and restaurant that stocks 220-plus whiskies. A 15,000-square-foot fitness center features state-of-the-art machines, while a new spa and salon offers a Turkish bath and a wide variety of services.