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AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Rittenhouse Square
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Exterior
Lobby
Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters
Bar (on property)
Coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Rittenhouse Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Reading Terminal Market
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (Platinum Residence) | Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Room (Platinum Residence)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Rittenhouse Residence) | Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 936 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence) | Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1098 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

Center City stay.At this Center City hotel, you'll be steps from Rittenhouse Square and within a 15-minute walk of Pennsylvania Convention Center. University of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Museum of Art are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • 19th St Station - 6 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 18 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dandelion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Di Bruno Bros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cleavers - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Love - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

4-star hotel near Rittenhouse Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Philadelphia hotel.

  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
AKA Rittenhouse Square offers 78 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and down comforters. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Exterior

Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 2,001 reviews
$216 nightly
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Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (USD 33 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 33 per night (75 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts credit or debit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property Registration Number 357998

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is AKA Rittenhouse Square to the airport?

AKA Rittenhouse Square is 10.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

As of Sep 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA Rittenhouse Square on Oct 6, 2025 start from $445.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does AKA Rittenhouse Square have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Does AKA Rittenhouse Square offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at AKA Rittenhouse Square, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15.00 and 30.00 per person.

Is there a casino at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rivers Casino (5-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (7-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

Is there free parking at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does AKA Rittenhouse Square have a pool?

AKA Rittenhouse Square does not have a pool.

Does AKA Rittenhouse Square have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does AKA Rittenhouse Square have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is AKA Rittenhouse Square to downtown Philadelphia?

AKA Rittenhouse Square is 0.3 mi away from Philadelphia.

Reviews

AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 481 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Highly recommend this hotel. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Oguz

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was cockroach in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Great staff, clean room. The hotel bar went out of their way to accommodate us at closing time. We had a blast and look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room excellent esp the shower. TV great. COuld have more frequent room upkeep. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly located. Lovely and accomodating staff. Huge rooms furnished with every need. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel! We’ll be back :)

We stayed for 3 nights and were soooo happy with our room :) 2 bed/2 bath right on Rittenhouse Square. The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Read review and weigh what's important to you.

Positive: -Staff was super friendly and helpful. A+ for all of them. -Location was fantastic. -Rooms were very clean. Negative: -A lot of rooms don't have blackout blinds so they're bright. They offered to move us without us asking so that goes on the positive list. They moved us to a room they said was an upgrade but we lost our huge kitchen, seating and big counter space. Felt very much like a downgrade but it was still worth it for the blinds, so we didn't complain. -our bathroom toilet was broken. Maintenance supposedly fixed it but it wasn't. It needed the internal flapper replaced. My husband had to fix it after every time we flushed. For three days.... -Bathrooms TINY. I mean seriously small. Also, no surface room to set things down. -Bathroom sinks too small so they splash water all over, flooding the miniscule shelf they have. We would not stay there again but if clean rooms and great staff is all you need to be happy this hotel will fulfill your requirements.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt homey
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Will

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff were very friendly and courteous, but the hotel itself is definitely not 4 star. The kitchenette floor was sticky, the TV remote felt grimy, only one body towel in the bathroom, etc. The finer details are what separates the best hotels from the average. Not much attention is paid to details here. Plus I object to the policy of openly welcoming the general public to use the bathrooms. That said, I slept comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanelle

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at AKA Rittenhouse was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with warmth, professionalism, and true hospitality. Wister, the front desk representative, went above and beyond to ensure every detail of my stay was seamless. Their attentiveness, kindness, and efficiency made me feel genuinely valued as a guest. Equally impressive was the support and insight provided by the hotel’s budget analyst. Tony, whose behind-the-scenes excellence clearly contributes to the smooth and elevated experience AKA Rittenhouse is known for. He provided great recommendations and made this experience a blast. To mention, Juliet was adorable. The attention to both personal service and operational excellence reflects a team that truly cares about the guest experience. This was more than just a stay—it was a memorable experience rooted in hospitality at its finest. Five stars, well deserved. If I could give 10 stars, I would.
Gorgeous living space
Exquisite bathroom
Perfect bedroom
Very nice living room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Underwhelmed

Good location. Old building. Unimpressive lobby, reasonable, and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be coming back to this hotel again. Location is perfect. Everything is within walking distance. Bars and Lounges are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

robert, Santa Monica

Locked out of front door, no one at desk, both nights, just before midnight and just after. Had to convince aka bar employees to let me in
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always love coming back to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025