Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with a fitness center, steps from Rittenhouse Square

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Exterior
Lobby
Coffee/tea maker, eco-friendly cleaning products
Bar (on property)
Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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Studio (Platinum Residence)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 936 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Studio (Residence)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
Down duvet
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103

What's nearby

  • Rittenhouse Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Reading Terminal Market - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Liberty Bell Center - 3 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

  • ‪Parc Brasserie - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gran Caffe L'Aquila - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Capital One 360 Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Continental Mid-Town - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dandelion - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square

Upscale hotel near Rittenhouse Square
Close to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square provides a free grocery shopping service, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at a.kitchen, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and luggage storage
  • 2 meeting rooms, a water dispenser, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • a.bar
  • a.kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

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

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

ROOM

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

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

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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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

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


MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 555882

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

As of Apr 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square on Apr 20, 2025 start from $235.0, 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.

What time is check-in at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is steps from Walnut Street and Rittenhouse Square. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Fairmount Park are also within 15 minutes. 19th St Station is 6 minutes by foot and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 6 minutes.


Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 327 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 442 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Amazing location, staff were great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

the front desk staff and valet are incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladiola

I highly recommend staying at this property it was very nice and perfectly located.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Great location, staff and the rooms were very nice. Laundry was excellent and the bar/restaurant that were part of the hotel were excellent. It was loud in the mornings from being in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Great area! The best restaurants all within a block. So easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanos

We loved everything about the property . The staff was amazing, wister was a great help and extremely nice he made the stay a joy for us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Small cozy rooms. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Super friendly, accommodating staff. Clean rooms. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrence

Staff was nice, room was clean, walls are a little dated but overall very good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

AKA Rittenhouse is a beautiful building, nicely furnished suite, in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

This is one of my favorite hotels to stay at. The staff is always amazing and so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Convenient location. Nice room. Excellent customer service and help with questions. Above and beyond the staff was the best I have experienced in a while
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

carol

We had a lovely 3 night stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Spacious room, large kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

The staff was outstanding. A service. Food is phenomenal. My suite was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

The property and staff were amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Albina

my favorite place to stay in Philly
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Staff exceeded expectations
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Was in town for marathon and the staff could not have been more accommodating. Can’t wait to come back - definitely my hotel of choice in Philadelphia.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Best Philly Aparthotel!
By far my favorite place to stay in Philly!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Lincoln is the most service poritented, polite front door and concierge attendant. He is such a credit to your property.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

We loved the location of this Hotel. It’s great to have a living room and kitchen, so you don’t have to do everything in your bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alton

Best place to stay for my money!
My wife and I were in town for the weekend. The hotel was convenient for all the things we were planning to do. The room was spacious and we were blown away by how welcome the staff made us feel. Definitely on the top of my list of places to stay when in Philadelphia!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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