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The Rittenhouse

210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
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About us

The Rittenhouse is an 118-room independent, Michelin Key recognized, luxury hotel located at Philadelphia’s most prestigious address. Our urban resort is ideally situated on the city’s famed Rittenhouse Square, within walking distance to the heart of the business and shopping districts. Guests can enjoy world-class dining experiences at The Rittenhouse's premiere dining offerings - Lacroix, the hotel's award-winning chef-driven dining experience, Library Bar, Mary Cassatt Tea Room and Scarpetta. Retreat and pamper yourself at The Rittenhouse Spa & Club where our tranquil environment and lavish treatments will help even the most discerning traveler unwind. The Rittenhouse is proud to boast over 12,000 square feet of elegantly appointed event spaces, versatile for collaborative corporate meetings or celebratory event. Rely on our tenured event staff to execute a flawless experience. Our award winning culinary offerings from the Lacroix kitchen will delight your palate and can be customized to suit any taste!

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1989
Renovated2018
Total meeting space12,739 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms118
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Forbes Travel Guide

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
Michelin Key Recognized Hotel Forbes Four Star Rated Ranked as the Best Hotel in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report 2022 Top 10 Hotels in the Mid-Atlantic 2022 & 2023 Lacroix restaurant at the Rittenhouse named Forbes 4 Star

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Key Global Eco-Rating
Sustainability level: 3 Green Keys

Certification body: Green Key Global

Issued: 11/11/2024 Expires: 11/11/2027

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jan 9, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 10 - Jun 30Sep 06 - Nov 17
Shoulder season
Nov 18 - Dec 31Mar 01 - Apr 09
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28Jul 01 - Sep 05

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,739 sq. ft.
Largest room
7,682 sq. ft.
Space (private)
10,599 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
4,285 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,600 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,140 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
870 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
500
Seating capacity
440

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
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Grand Ballroom
4,285 sq. ft.
84 x 51 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
500
70
400
500
440
304
70
75
90
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Ballroom North
2,040 sq. ft.
40 x 51 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
300
54
150
300
210
120
72
75
60
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Ballroom South
2,245 sq. ft.
44 x 51 sq. ft.
13.5 ft.
300
42
180
300
150
50
48
90
48
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Ballroom Foyer
1,500 sq. ft.
-
12 ft.
75
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32
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Grand Salon
2,600 sq. ft.
-
10 ft.
90
-
90
60
80
42
-
63
-
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Boathouse
1,414 sq. ft.
36.2 x 36.6 sq. ft.
10 ft.
130
50
90
130
90
55
50
42
54
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Boardroom I
390 sq. ft.
23 x 17 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12
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12
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Boardroom II
350 sq. ft.
25 x 14 sq. ft.
10 ft.
12
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12
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Parkview
1,220 sq. ft.
43.2 x 33.3 sq. ft.
8 ft.
90
30
70
120
65
45
34
35
36

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
118
Single (1 bed)
87
Single (1 bed) rate
$279.00 - $799.00
Double (2 beds)
6
Suites
25
Tax rate
16.37%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 9.2 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $70.00/day )

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The Rittenhouse Spa & Club - Hair By Paul Labrecque
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The cornerstone of luxury in the heart of Rittenhouse Square, The Rittenhouse Spa & Club offers guests a masterclass in the art of luxury wellness. Step inside our tranquil oasis overlooking Philadelphia’s most renowned park for an experience curated by our artists for you and your wellness goals. Accessible only to our Hotel guests and members, our facilities include an indoor Atrium Pool harnesses the healing power of saltwater while the Fitness Studio features an enviable variety of fitness equipment from trusted brands like Technogym and Peloton.
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Cancellation Policy

72 Hour Individual Cancellation Policy

Additional details

Michelin Key Recognized Hotel in Philadelphia The Rittenhouse was honored by TripAdvisor as one of the Best Luxury Hotels in the US in their Travelers' Choice Awards 2024. Top 10 hotels in the Mid-Atlantic: Conde Nast Readers' Choice Awards 2022 & 2023 Named Best Hotel in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report 2022 Recipient of the 2023 Forbes Five Star Award

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The Rittenhouse Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Rittenhouse's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
www.hersha.com
Does The Rittenhouse have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Hotel has eliminated the use of any plastic for our meetings and functions that take place at the hotel.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is The Rittenhouse and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Rittenhouse's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
www.hersha.com

Health and Safety

Were practices at The Rittenhouse developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
No response.
Does The Rittenhouse clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
No response.
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