$140 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: Jan 4, 2013 Check-out: Jan 5, 2013

Sofitel Philadelphia

5 stars
120 South 17Th Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.3
out of 5
180 reviews
Great Hotel

Great hotel for the right price. In the heart of downtown philadelphia.... A+++ See full review

  • Mr.Vargas
  • Sep 12, 2012
Business trip gone right

Beautiful room, great service, nice amenities, best price available for similary hotels. No... See full review

  • Business Traveler MKE
  • Aug 1, 2012
French elegance and Philadelphia hospitality at this Center City hotel
The Sofitel Philadelphia is elegant and refined and well suited for business and leisure travelers. The Sofitel is located steps from Rittenhouse Square's shops and restaurants and serves as the cornerstone of Philadelphia's new French Quarter. Rooms emphasize comfort and convenience. Each offers a fully stocked mini-bar and luxurious French bath amenities. Chez Colette, the hotel's chic French-style cafe, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere that evokes Paris in the 1920s. A morning coffee station on site with espresso machine and espresso pods, a fresh whole fruit, pastries (until 8:00 am) and add-ons like vanilla, cinnamon, syrup is available for free.
Highlights
  • Excellent Center City location, built on the site of the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange
  • Listed as one of the year's best hotels in the 2009 Travel + Leisure 500
  • Lobby lounge/bar with floor-to-ceiling windows


Location

The Sofitel Philadelphia is in the middle of the city's French Quarter, steps from the Walnut Street shopping corridor and Rittenhouse Square, and a mile from the convention center.

Rooms
Accommodations at the Sofitel are warm and inviting and reflect a contemporary French and American style. Each of the 306 guestrooms and suites in the 14-story hotel includes goose down duvets, a 37-inch flat screen TV, sitting area, marble bathroom with glass-enclosed shower and separate tub, L'Occitane bath amenities, high-speed Internet access, a Bose sound system and nightly turndown service.

Features
The staff includes a doorman and concierge who can arrange tour and ticket assistance, wedding services, event catering and dry cleaning/laundry services. A state-of-the-art fitness center is open 24 hours. Pets are allowed (call for details).


Transportation
  • SEPTA Subway Walnut-Locust Station (3 minutes)
  • Greyhound Bus Terminal (5 minutes)
  • Amtrak 30th Street Station (7 minutes)
  • Philadelphia International Airport (19 minutes)
Attractions
  • Rittenhouse Square (0.2 mi/ 0.32 km)  
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (0.5 mi/ 0.8 km)
  • City Hall (0.9 mi/ 1.45 km)
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center (1 mi/ 1.6 km)
  • Independence Hall (1.2 mi/ 2 km)
  • University of Pennsylvania (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)
  • Professional Sports/Concert Venues (4 mi/ 6.4 km)
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art (6.4 mi/ 10.2 km)
  • Sesame Place (27 mi/ 43 km)
Business

  • Free high-speed Internet access
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Banquet facilities
  • Event catering
  • Exhibit space
  • Multiple conference/meeting rooms
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Sofitel Philadelphia Rooms

JrSuite 1 Kg bed
JUNIOR SUITE - 1 King size bed, extra living ro om. 45 m²/500 sq. ft. 37 inch flatscreen TV, marble bathroom with glass-enclosed shower and separate tub, Bose® system, bathrobes with slippers and L'Occitane amenities, turndown service with bottle of Evi
1 Kg bed Sup
Superior Room with 1 King Bed. 30 m²/350 sq. ft. 37 inch flatscreen TV, comfortable sitting area, marble bathroom with glass-enclosed shower and separate tub, L'Occitane amenities, high-speed internet access available, Bose® system, turndown service wi
2 Db beds Dlx
LUXURY ROOM - 2 double beds, Sunny Exposure. 35m²/400sqft. Sunny exposure, 37 inch flatscreen TV, desk & sitting area, marble bathroom with glass-enclosed shower and separate tub, L'Occitane amenities, hi-speed internet, Bose® system, turndown service

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Hotel Map

39.9508 -75.1689
Nearby airports
PHL, (PHL), 13.60, KM, N; PNE, (PNE), 32.00, KM, S;
Area description
Business district

Nearby points of interest

  • University of Pennsylvania: 1.2 mi
  • Citizens Bank Park: 3.1 mi
  • Veterans Stadium: 3.5 mi
  • Wachovia Center: 3.5 mi
  • Lincoln Financial Field: 3.5 mi
  • Philadelphia Cruise Terminal: 4.6 mi

Amenities

  • 24 hour front desk
  • Accessible facilities
  • Air conditioned
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Audio visual equipment
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Computer rental
  • Concierge
  • Concierge desk
  • Cribs available
  • Currency exchange
  • Elevators
  • Express check in
  • Express checkout
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness center or spa
  • Hairdryer in room
  • High-speed internet
  • Ice machine
  • Indoor parking
  • Iron
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Multilingual
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Outdoor parking
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Porters
  • Restaurant
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Security
  • Shower
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sprinklers in rooms
  • Television with cable
  • TV
  • Valet parking
  • Wake-up service

Dining

CHEZ COLETTE
Savor an irresistible breakfast or a Sunday brunch in Chez Colette, our charming brasserie, also available for private events.
LIBERTE URBAN CHIC LOUNGE
Discover Liberté Urban Lounge, a chic downtown hot spot serving hand-crafted cocktails and contemporary, French-inspired food in one of the city's loveliest settings.
LIBERTE URBAN CHIC LOUNGE
Liberté chic urban lounge serving cocktails and contemporary French-inspired food in one of the city's loveliest settings.Gather with friends at the bar, Share an intimate moment in the lounge along the fireplace, or enjoy a meal in the dining area.

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 (180)

Ratings and reviews for Sofitel Philadelphia

Overall score

4.3 / 5
180 out of 180
Amenities:
4.2
Room cleanliness:
4.6
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.7
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.1

97% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Caddy driver
Wash, DC
Dec 30, 2012

Good deal over the holidays

They had an excellent rate over the holidays. We have stayed here before. Great location, and a very nice facility. Good gym too.

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

check out the Farm and the Fisherman restaurant. Small farm to table place in a rowhouse. Fantastic food!

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

4
jeffypi
Hrtford
Dec 24, 2012

Perfect location peaceful trip

Blasted in for the 76ers game from CT, rode train to AT&T. Easy on and off. Walked the streets to the museums, a brisk 20 minutes or so. Shopping, great food and friendly staff. Took train to the burbs from Suburban station down the street and left with a smile on my face.

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

Rouge burger

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

4
PtrBsh
Cincinnati, OH
Nov 5, 2012

Fun weekend in Philly

Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Sofitel. The room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable, and it was quiet despite all the activity all around. Staff were overall very pleasant and accomodating; only down side was the obsequious fawning house manager the morning we checked in, and the fact that the maid - who we asked to come back later around 9am didn;t come back till 5pm (when we were again in the room), so basically the room didnt get cleaned on Saturday till bedtime.That said, we'd stay here again it is well situated and comfortable

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

Reviewer score

4
Whicks
Laguna Beach, CA
Sep 25, 2012

Great downtown location

Excellent Jr Suite - Quiet - Enjoyed the ambiance. Walked to great restaurants - Valet staff welcoming and friendly - Valet parking took a long time to get car.

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

Reviewer score

5
Mr.Vargas
Business
Tampa
Sep 12, 2012

Great Hotel

Great hotel for the right price. In the heart of downtown philadelphia.... A+++

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

Business

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

3
AyBK
New York , New York
Aug 13, 2012

Fine but not remarkable

There's absolutely nothing wrong with this hotel. I stayed for two nights, great beds ( well, sort of I have a pet peeve about that European habit of not using a top sheet and only having the duvet. You're either too joy or too cold all night). Anyway the room very clean, nice gym. It's definitely starting to show a little wear and tear- the easy chair had a stain, carpet is starting to age, and the base boards were a bit scuffed and chipping. It's certainly a decent place - I've stayed before and would again. Only, however, if I got a good price - i'd never pay full price for this hotel. There's nothing special about it- services, decor and amenities are standard and unremarkable for its star classification. I would say stay if you get a good deal , but if you're looking for somewhere special this isn't the place.

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

Barnes foundation is great-- but you have to make a reservation about a week on advance

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

4
Tennis fanatic
Northridge, CA
Aug 6, 2012

Middle of the city

Very good location. Minutes away walking to restaurants and shopping

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

Reviewer score

5
Business Traveler MKE
Business
Milwaukee, WI
Aug 1, 2012

Business trip gone right

Beautiful room, great service, nice amenities, best price available for similary hotels. No complaints at all.

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

Business

Review of Sofitel Philadelphia

Reviewer score

5
Horizon407
San Francisco, CA, USA
Jul 29, 2012

Beautiful Place!

This place is in a great location and a very neat boutique like hotel!

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

Reviewer score

5
sephorayoga
asbury park nj
Jul 19, 2012

one of the best

the best hotel in the area comfortable staff great enjoy

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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