Park Hyatt v Ritttenhouse
 

Staying 2 nights in December - the Park Hyatt is around $120 per night and the Rittenouse is around $170 per night. I have read that the Rittenhouse is one of the world's best hotels - is this correct? Or is the Park Hyatt just as good? Any comments appreciated.

Now that's DEFINITELY going too far.<BR>The Rittenhouse is a nice hotel.<BR>But please don't start rumors that it's one of the WORLD'S best.<BR><BR>It's only the 3rd best hotel in its own city.<BR><BR>It's not one of the top 15 hotels in the northeast IMO. Rooms are nice but a bit dated feeling. It's an older hotel and has a certain character you don't find in newer luxe cookie cutter hotels (many Ritz Carltons). But it's also not the spotless perfection you expect in a newer Four Seasons either.<BR><BR>Sure, it's a great place to stay in an excellent location. But don't get this 'world's best' tag started.

Fair enough - just regurgitating what I read on expedia, quickbook etc. I'm not saying its true though. How about a view on it compared with the Hyatt if you are so knowledgeable!

There's no question that the Rittenhouse is the better hotel, in line with the rates you were quoted.<BR>The question for you is, is the extra cost worth it?<BR>Both are older hotels with plenty of character. The Ritt is better maintained and has nicer furnishings. The PH is nice, but is more mainstream nice than elegant nice. <BR>Why are you comparing these two, instead of Rittenhouse vs. Ritz, for example?

Thanks for those helpful comments - the comparison is mainly about price. The 4S and Ritz are both about $80 per night more than the Ritt - hence the comparison.

Check out the Westin and the Sofitel, great hotels, great locations.

I've stayed at the Rittenhouse before - a very nice hotel, (although not one of the world's best). To answer your question about the views - you either get one of the city or Rittenhouse Square - a nice city park. Either way, you're fine. Above messages are right about the feel of the hotel - however the bathrooms have that new feeling (shower &amp; tub, tv, phone, etc). I haven't stayed at the Park Hyatt, so I cannot give a comparison, sorry.