2 Best Hotels in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Name: Hotel Monaco Philadelphia
Address: 433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19106, US
Telephone: 215-925–2111
Price range: $$$
Location: Old City

Philadelphia has lodgings for every style of travel. Thanks to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and a hotel-building boom in the late 1990s, some mid-price chains have moved into town or have spruced up their accommodations. If you have greater expectations, you need look no further than the city's handful of swank hotels, each with its own gracious character.

Budget, moderate, and luxury properties are spread throughout the downtown area. The Historic Area, on the east side of downtown, centers on Independence Hall and extends to the Delaware River, and is a good base for sightseeing. Old City and Society Hill lodgings are also convenient for serious sightseeing; Society Hill is the quietest of the three areas. For business-oriented trips, Center City encompasses the heart of the downtown business district, centered around Broad and Market streets, and Rittenhouse Square hotels are also nearby.

If you prefer to keep your distance from the tourist throngs, check out the Benjamin Franklin Parkway–Museum Area along the parkway from 16th Street to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. There are also a couple of hotels in University City—just across the Schuylkill River in West Philadelphia and close to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University—a 5- to 10-minute drive or taxi ride from Center City.

Hotel Monaco Philadelphia

$$$ | 433 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19106, USA Fodor's Choice

Located in the heart of Philly's historic center, this LEED-certified property offers style and sass, along with the beloved perks of the Kimpton brand, including free bike rentals, yoga mats in every room, complimentary evening wine hours nightly, and pet-friendly accommodations. Rooms mix local period influences (marble desks with carved bases, mirrored end tables) with bold, geometric patterns, Rocky-inspired hooded bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, Frette linens, and free scooters (with helmets) for kids. Spa rooms and suites feature vintage soaking tubs. Mingle with locals at the rooftop Stratus Lounge and at the Red Owl Tavern, an upscale-comfort food favorite. The staff is approachable and friendly.

The Windsor Suites

$$ | 1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy., Philadelphia, PA, 19103, USA

This modern, 24-story all-suites hotel close to the Parkway museums and Center City's restaurants, shopping, and nightlife caters to corporate business travelers (some on extended stays) as well as vacationing families, and features both studio and good-size one-bedroom spaces. A tiered lobby has some elements evoking Benjamin Franklin, such as quotes from him on a wall. Guest rooms are characterized by their muted neutral color scheme, plus bells and whistles like a kitchen area equipped with a Keurig coffeemaker; some have balconies. The rooftop Skydeck has a firepit and small infinity pool, and Skyline Club Level suites offer upgraded amenities like a 65-inch smart TV. Downstairs are Con Murphy's, an Irish-themed pub with multiple seating areas and a well-rounded menu, and Asia on the Parkway, serving Asian fusion fare. The pub's breakfast hours aren't great for guests who want to buy an early breakfast. One thing to be aware of: regular (permanent) apartment tenants occupy more than 100 additional apartments in the building.

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