$119 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jul 1, 2013 Check-out: Jul 2, 2013

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

3 stars
201 North 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
190 reviews
Awesome experience

While staying at the Sheraton hotel, I've received the best service. The staff was alert and... See full review

  • Socialitekidd
  • Jun 2, 2013
I can always rely on their quality

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  • Bemybest
  • Sep 24, 2012
Towering, business-friendly Downtown hotel with upgraded amenities
The Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown is a large and popular business hotel that also caters to vacationers with its central location. The dog-friendly (less than 50 pounds), nonsmoking hotel has a fitness center, racquetball courts, an indoor pool and renovated rooms. The hotel also features a complimentary 24-hour business center with laptop computers and high-speed Internet access. The Phillip's Seafood Restaurant is open for dinner daily.

Highlights
  • One of the tallest tower-hotels in Philadelphia has incredible city views
  • Within walking distance to many of Philadelphia's most popular attractions         
  • Four-story atrium lobby


Rooms
The 28-story hotel's 757 renovated guest rooms and suites are decorated in beige and dark blue and feature the hotel's signature beds and linens. All rooms are equipped with wireless and high-speed Internet (fees apply), oversized desks with ergonomic chairs, coffee makers and luxury bath amenities.


Features
Sheraton Club guest rooms offer upgraded amenities and access to the recently renovated Club Lounge. The lounge offers complimentary continental breakfast, evening hors d'oeuvres and dessert. Hotel dining options include The Terrace for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Phillips Seafood Restaurant for dinner, and the Lobby Bar for light fare and cocktails. The hotel provides self and valet parking (fees apply) and a car rental desk.

Transportation
  • SEPTA Subway Race-Vine Station (3 minutes)
  • Greyhound Bus Terminal (4 minutes)
  • Amtrak 30th Street Station (5 minutes)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (19 minutes)
Attractions
  • The Franklin Institute (0.4 mi/ 0.6 km)
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center (0.6 mi/ 1 km)
  • Rittenhouse Square (0.7 mi/ 1.1 km)  
  • Historic District (1.1 mi/ 1.8 km)
  • University of Pennsylvania (1.6 mi/ 2.6 km)
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art (4.9 mi/ 7.9 km)
  • Sesame Place (27 mi/ 43 km)
Business
  • 58,000 square feet of event space
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities and event catering
  • Business center and services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • High-speed Internet access (fees apply)

Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Rooms

Traditional
Description not provided

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Indoor pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Pets allowed
Activities
Indoor pool
Dining
Bar/Lounge
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Room service
Services
24 hour front desk
Business center
Laundry service
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Shops/Commercial services
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Video checkout
Gift shop
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Valet parking
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Room
Television with cable
Cordless phone
Telephone
Hairdryer in room
Turndown service
Cribs available
Iron
Ironing board

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Hotel Map

39.9569 -75.1676
Nearby airports
Philadelphia International Airport, (PHL), 7.00, MI;
Area description
Downtown

Nearby points of interest

  • Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0 mi
  • Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.2 mi
  • The Franklin Institute: 0.3 mi
  • Masonic Temple: 0.3 mi
  • The Barnes Foundation: 0.4 mi
  • Rodin Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Walnut Street Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Mutter Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 0.7 mi
  • Rittenhouse Square: 0.7 mi
  • Rosenbach Museum and Library: 0.8 mi
  • Eastern State Penitentiary: 0.8 mi
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
  • National Constitution Center: 1 mi
  • Libery Bell Center: 1 mi
  • Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul: 0 mi
  • Pennsylvania Academly of the Fine Arts: 0.2 mi
  • The Franklin Institute: 0.3 mi
  • Masonic Temple: 0.3 mi
  • The Barnes Foundation: 0.4 mi
  • Rodin Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Walnut Street Theatre: 0.5 mi
  • Mutter Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts: 0.7 mi
  • Rittenhouse Square: 0.7 mi
  • Rosenbach Museum and Library: 0.8 mi
  • Eastern State Penitentiary: 0.8 mi
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art: 0.9 mi
  • National Constitution Center: 1 mi
  • Libery Bell Center: 1 mi
  • Independence Hall: 1.1 mi
  • Christ Church: 1.1 mi
  • National Museum of American Jewish History: 1.1 mi
  • Independence National Historical Park: 1.3 mi
  • University of Pennsylvania: 1.3 mi
  • Fireman's Hall: 1.3 mi
  • Arden Theatre Company: 1.3 mi
  • Penn Museum: 1.4 mi
  • Philadelphia Zoo: 1.9 mi
  • Please Touch Museum: 2.7 mi
  • Citizens Bank Park: 3.5 mi
  • Veterans Stadium: 3.9 mi
  • Lincoln Financial Field: 3.9 mi
  • Wells Fargo Center: 3.9 mi
  • Philadelphia Cruise Terminal: 4.4 mi
  • Morris Arboretum: 9.8 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (190)

Ratings and reviews for Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Overall score

4 / 5
190 out of 190
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.3
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.3
Value:
4

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Reviewer score

5
cilia
Business
Cranford,New Jersey
Jul 11, 2012

Great Conference

Staff was very friendly Food was tasty and interesting, presentation is enticing Bed is too soft for my back

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Business
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 2, 2010

Nice stay

Nice hotel. Very comfortable room. Good location, centrally located.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Illinois
Jul 29, 2010

great stay

great place to stay-nice property, good prices, close to all tourist things

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Judy - Family traveller
Westchester, New York
Jul 26, 2010

OK hotel for great City

Helpful staff but hotel was missing the "basics" that as a family are helpful, e.g., limited channels on TV, no refrigerator in room, older TVs (so kids couldn't hook up electronic units). Pool area was very dated but clean. Extra towels weren't replaced the second day.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Not Applicable

Municipal parking right across the street. Parked car for 2 days and paid $24. Bus down to historic area was reasonable. Got tokens at Visitor Center ($2pp/per trip).

Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Valley Stream, New York
Jul 19, 2010

Weekend in Philly

This place is very close to the museums, but not close to the South Street area. They have very comfortable beds... so much so that I've managed to sleep through a 3AM fire alarm. There are always taxis parked in front of the hotel, so getting around town is really not a problem.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

For foodies: Eat the cheesesteaks at Jim's and consider a cab ride to South St (to enjoy nightlife) in this city.

Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Jayy35
Jersey city nj
Jul 19, 2010

Vacation

Nice and relaxing

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Jersey City, NJ
Jul 15, 2010

Good Price, Great Hotel

The hotel was great. Good location and price. The pool and gym area on the 3rd floor are lacking... The pool looks much bigger on the hotel description but is very small and it was full of people that day I went to see it. The workout area is not a room but located in a hallway on the way to the pool, it was a large area with two TVs but the equipment seeemed a bit old.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Richmond VA
Jul 14, 2010

Hotel cheap but BRING YOUR WALLET!

Chose this hotel b/c it was Sheraton (good reputation) the location was great. I was traveling on business and it was reasonablly priced. However the hotel's parking was very expensive! We were told by the staff we were lucky we came on a weekend since we got the $20 a day weekend special. The hotel restaurant was very expensive as well. The breakfast buffet was $17 per person and the food was horrible! We got lucky that we didn't have to pay our $40 breakfast bill since the waitress charged it to our room and didn't close out the tab when we checked out. The front desk waived the charge as a courtesy for her error. The hotel room was nice but I overheard the staff talking in the elevator about them leaving the same sheets on the bed and getting in trouble for not changing them before checking in a new guest-GROSS! The fitness center was ancient and the pool was very small and run down. I was very disappointed! I see why they charged so cheap!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

You are in the heart of Philly go to the Museum of Art and enjoy a Cheesesteak and see the History! But bring your wallet!!!!!

Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Matt, the wanderer
NYC, usually.
Jul 12, 2010

Comfortable, clean and inviting.

I had a very pleasant stay. The service was fast and friendly. The Elevators were even fast to arrive! t is in a very good location in Philly, central to many of the best sites and shopping.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

4
HV Traveler
Hudson Valley NY
Jul 12, 2010

Sheratioin Philadelphia City Center July

Great hotel in a central location. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Shayn
New York
Jul 11, 2010

Great Hotel, Great Price

It was a great hotel, friendly, and great location! Definitely recommend!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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