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AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Rittenhouse Square

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In the heart of Philadelphia, Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square offers a sophisticated retreat with a library, on-site restaurant - a.kitchen, and convenient dry cleaning services. Guests can stay active at the gym or connect with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests praise the hotel's helpful staff and prime location.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Room service
  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Library
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free food shopping service
The current price is £237
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Why we love this property

Delectable dining choices
This hotel offers an on-site restaurant and bar with cooked-to-order breakfast. Vegetarian and vegan dining options accommodate diverse preferences.
Dreamy sleep experience
Luxurious comfort awaits with hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and pillowtop mattresses. Drift into blissful slumber under a down comforter.

Room options

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Platinum Residence)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rittenhouse Residence)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 21 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 35 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 43 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 47 min drive
  • Trenton, NJ (TTN-Mercer) - 50 min drive
  • 30th St Station - 18 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (ZFV-30th Street Rail Station) - 19 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 26 min walk
  • 19th St Station - 6 min walk
  • 15th-16th & Locust Station - 6 min walk
  • Suburban Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Parc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Di Bruno Bros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dandelion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Borromini - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

When you stay at AKA Rittenhouse Square, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Rittenhouse Square and Pennsylvania Convention Center. The restaurant is the perfect spot for a bite to eat, and after visiting the fitness centre for a workout, you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Also, City Hall and Fairmount Park are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location. The property is only a short walk to public transportation: 19th St Station is 6 minutes and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 78 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Off-site parking within 75 ft (USD 33 per night); discounts available
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free food/drink shopping service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Fitness centre
  • Bike parking
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Local artist showcase
  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 79
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Lever door handles
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

More

  • Limited housekeeping (surcharge)
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

A.kitchen – On-site restaurant.
A.bar – On-site bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 33 per night (75 ft away)

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Long-term renters welcome.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit/debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property is professionally cleaned.
Property Registration Number 357998
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does AKA Rittenhouse Square offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, AKA Rittenhouse Square does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 100 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rivers Casino (6-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at AKA Rittenhouse Square and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. AKA Rittenhouse Square also has a fitness centre.

Are there restaurants at or near AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, a.kitchen.

What's the area around AKA Rittenhouse Square like?

AKA Rittenhouse Square is in Center City, a short 6-minute walk from 19th St Station and 14 minutes' walk from Pennsylvania Convention Center. Travellers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The property is located in a great area with many top-rated restaurants and excellent dining options within walking distance. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean and beautiful rooms, comfy bed, friendly and thoughtful staff!
Sara, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room was clean. The staff was accomodating. Not sure if there is parking. The gym was there, next to a laundry and almost the same size. The price and the current amenities just disagree with in the experience I've expected. The sleep was decent.
Eliot M, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff, amenities, room was beautiful!
Maria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great room, comfortable bed and chairs, very helpful staff, nice amenities, everything in the room worked well.
Gerald, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and rooms.
Omar, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Joseph, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We eventually got seated at the bar and it was really nice.
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great service. The room service food was phenomenal as they let you order from the restaurant downstairs. The room was gigantic and very comfortable. Staff were all very nice and helpful
Sean, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Customer service was top notch!
Yaoting, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service! Spotless room.
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was good
richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is incredible.The rooms are beautiful and it's always awesome to stay at AKA.
DEBORAH, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We will definitely be back! Great location, staff friendly and helpful! Tip top facilities. Restaurant and bar - great!
Vanessa, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We didn’t realize we had booked a Penthouse room. It was HUGE! And beautiful. Only strange thing was there was only one bathroom even though it’s a 2 bedroom “apartment “. We had a great time!
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely loved our stay at this property! The room was gorgeous. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Bar and restaurant downstairs have tasty options. The location is great with the Saturday market right across the street and walkable to everything downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Michael, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Front desk staff (Tina) was friendly, pleasant and professional. Also Bartender at AKA bar Emily was excellent!
Deirdre, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

always love coming back to stay here
Michele, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location, staff were great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Manny, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I highly recommend staying at this property it was very nice and perfectly located.
Gladiola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay

Large rooms and easy & friendly check in/out.
Timothy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay!
Benjamin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent suite-lots of room and nice view
Stanton, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel! We’ll be back :)

We stayed for 3 nights and were soooo happy with our room :) 2 bed/2 bath right on Rittenhouse Square. The staff was wonderful!
Robin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Mold in the first room prompted the upgrade, which was much appreciated.
ALAN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Every detail was delightful.
Lori, 4-night trip