About us
Situated in the heart of Center City at 18th and Market Streets, Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square is Philly’s premier art hotel. Our modern and stylish accommodations with thoughtful amenities set the stage for a successful event. Experience our onsite dining options, ArtBar and Ruth's Chris Steak House, as well as amenities including the 24-hour fitness center and the largest outdoor pool in the Rittenhouse Square district. Our hotel features over 16,000 square feet of event space, with each of our meeting rooms named after famous artists. At Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, we look forward to introducing your group to our genuine hospitality, full of pride and passion in the City of Brotherly Love.
Venue Details
ChainSonesta
BrandSonesta Hotels & Resorts
Built1971
Renovated2022
Total meeting space16,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms439
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
2021 Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
Largest mural in the history of Philadelphia's Mural Arts program which has over 3,000 murals throughout the city
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Jan 24, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Sep 01 - Oct 31Apr 14 - Jun 30
Shoulder season
Jul 01 - Aug 31Nov 01 - Nov 20
Low season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Nov 22 - Dec 31
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,851 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
3,626 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,100 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
600
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,851 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
3,626 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
2,100 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
4,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
600
Explore Meeting Rooms
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
439
Single (1 bed)
234
Double (2 beds)
186
Suites
19
Tax rate
16.36%
Total guest rooms
439
Single (1 bed)
234
Double (2 beds)
186
Suites
19
Tax rate
16.36%
Location
Getting Here
Easily accessible by plane, train and car, we’re an ideal choice for Philadelphia hotels. Convenient location on Market Street makes Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown Rittenhouse Square the ideal location with all the popular and favorite sites in Philadelphia just steps away! The hotel is few blocks way from Amtrak's 30th Street Station, across the street from SEPTA's Suburban Station and a 20 minute drive from Philadelphia International Airport, conveniently located off I-95.
Distance from airport
8 mi
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $56.00/day )
Local Attractions
Rittenhouse Square
Park
3 blks
Rittenhouse Square is a great place to do some shopping, dinning and of course walk in the park.
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Convention center
1 mi
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Philadelphia, PA, US 19107
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Cira Centre
Business district
1 mi
Amtrak 30th Street Station
Business district
1 mi
Convene
Business district
1 blk
Comcast Tower
Business district
2 blks
City Hall
Historical landmark
3 blks
Temple University Hospital
Business district
4 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Business district
2 mi
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Business district
2 mi
University of Pennsylvania
University
1 mi
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Philadelphia Zoo
Recreation
4 mi
America's first Zoo is only 4 miles away from the hotel. This is a great must-see spot for your trip in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
Museum
1 mi
The Philadelphia Museum of Art, known locally and colloquially as "The Art Museum", is among the largest art museums in the United States. It is located at the west end of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park. The Museum was established in 1876 in conjunction with the Centennial Exposition of the same year. Originally called the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, its founding was inspired by the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London, which grew out of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Museum, at that time housed in the Centennial Exposition's Memorial Hall, opened its doors to the public on May 10, 1877. While this location was adequate, it was remote from the vast majority of the city's inhabitants.
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Philadelphia, PA, US 19130
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Kimmel Center
Theater
10 blks
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts -- Verizon Hall, a 2,500-seat concert hall and Perelman Theater, a 650-seat recital theater; and a renovated and upgraded Academy of Music (2,900 seats), which is owned by The Philadelphia Orchestra and operated by Kimmel Center, Inc.
260 S. Broad St. on Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA, US 19102
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Franklin Institute
University
1 mi
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222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19103
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Cancellation Policy
You must cancel by 4 p.m. the day prior to arrival.
Additional details
All meeting and event space is versatile including the expansive 4,851-square-foot Wyeth Ballroom, easily accommodating up to 600 guests. Whether you are planning an intimate seminar for 10 attendees or conference for several hundred, you will find the perfect setting for all your event needs – all on one level. And with everything from customized catering options to audiovisual support taken care of by our experienced staff, you can enjoy being a guest at your own event.
Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels more efficient and earth friendly. We have reduced paper by introducing communication via electronic technology. Energy and water reduction will continue to be a top priority.
Does Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square 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, Recycling program
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square 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:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.
Health and Safety
Were practices at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square 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.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square 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.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate Responsibility team at corporate.responsibility@sonesta.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
No
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
No
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Removed all decorative pillows, all fabric is washed in the hottest water with hospital grade disinfectant
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Jennifer Rausch – VP, Head of HR, Email: JRAUSCH@sonesta.com
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