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Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

1800 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 19103
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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

3D Event Space
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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

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Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Apr 1, 2025 - Apr 11, 2025
Apr 13, 2025 - Apr 19, 2025
Apr 28, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
May 10, 2025 - May 15, 2025
May 18, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025
Jul 11, 2025 - Sep 10, 2025
Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Nov 23, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Apr 14 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Oct 31
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
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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Hopper Room Download PDF
Hopper Room
Benton Room Download PDF
Benton Room
Rockwell Room Download PDF
Rockwell Room
Wyeth Reception Area Download PDF
Wyeth Reception Area
Whistler Ballroom Download PDF
Whistler Ballroom
Homer Room Download PDF
Homer Room

Guest rooms

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
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $56.00/day )

Local Attractions

Rittenhouse Square
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
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Convention center
1 mi
The Pennsylvania Convention Center is a multi-use public facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which is designed to accommodate conventions, exhibitions, conferences and other events.
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19107
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Cira Centre
Cira Centre
Business district
1 mi
Amtrak 30th Street Station
Amtrak 30th Street Station
Business district
1 mi
Convene
Convene
Business district
1 blk
Comcast Tower
Comcast Tower
Business district
2 blks
City Hall
City Hall
Historical landmark
3 blks
Temple University Hospital
Temple University Hospital
Business district
4 mi
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Business district
2 mi
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Business district
2 mi
Drexel University
Drexel University
University
1 mi
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
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Temple University
Temple University
University
1 mi
1801 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19122
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University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
University
1 mi
3451 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
Philadelphia Zoo
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.
3400 west giarard Ave
Philadelphia, PA, US 19104
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Philadelphia Museum of Art
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.
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
Philadelphia, PA, US 19130
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Kimmel Center
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
Franklin Institute
University
1 mi
The Franklin Institute (named after the noted American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin) is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the United States. The Institute itself comprises three centers — The Science Center, The Franklin Center, and The Center for Innovation in Science Learning. It also houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA, US 19103
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Additional Information

Safety Information

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.

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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

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