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Overview
- indoor swimming pool
- private parking
- wifi in all areas
- non-smoking rooms
- fitness center
- 2 restaurants
- room service
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
- good breakfast
Intro
Set 250 metres from Independence National Historical Park, the 4-star Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers a sauna, spa therapy, and a shared lounge. Located quite close to a convenient place to shop such as Pennsylvania Convention Center, this luxury hotel provides 152 rooms.
Rooms
Some rooms provide a minibar and coffee/tea making facilities as well as cable channels to help you enjoy your stay. Guests can also use a spa bath and a sauna, along with such amenities as a hair dryer and towels. Certain units boast beautiful views of the city.
Relax
A gym facility and a heated swimming pool are available at the Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown. Other activities include hiking, bowling, and cycling.
Location
Independence Hall is within a 5-minute stroll of the property, while National Liberty Museum is a mere 5 minutes' stroll away. Surrounded by hills, the hotel is right off Liberty Bell Center.
Impressions
Pros & Cons
- High quality traditional hotel in a Renaissance style building.
- Located directly in the Center City district and right at Carpenter's Historic Hall.
- Nestled in a historic area surrounded by a park and a hill.
- Rooms are well-appointed and all with a large shower and a spacious bathroom.
- A good restaurant serves local meals.
- Complimentary beverages are included in some rates.
- Excellent service; amenities are great.
- Rates are excellent.
- For a few guests bathrooms seemed cold.
- Occasional complaints about a few busy staff members.
Rooms
Facitilies
Amenities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Dining facilities
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
- Welcome drink
Ways to relax
- Indoor swimming pool
- Leisure/ TV room
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Bowling
- Mini golf
Kid-friendly activities
- Cots
Reviews
Tourist VR
Categories
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Cleanliness 8.7
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Comfort 8.8
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Facilities 8.4
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Free WiFi 7.5
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Location 9.5
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Total 8.3
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Value for money 8
Location
- 1. Congress Hall 250 m (820 ft)
- 2. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution 630 m (2067 ft)
- 3. Reading Terminal Market 1.34 km (4396 ft)
- 4. National Constitution Center 670 m (2198 ft)
- 5. Liberty Bell 230 m (755 ft)
- 6. Independence Hall 180 m (591 ft)
- 7. Franklin Court 200 m (656 ft)
- 1. Luna Cafe 280 m (919 ft)
- 2. Red Owl Tavern 110 m (361 ft)
- 3. Starr Restaurants 70 m (230 ft)
- 4. National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant 240 m (787 ft)
- 5. Chattime 60 m (197 ft)
- 6. Chez Ben 50 m (164 ft)
- 7. Karma Restaurant & Bar 310 m (1017 ft)
- 1. 5th Street 290 m (951 ft)
- 2. 2nd Street 510 m (1673 ft)
- 3. 8th Street 710 m (2329 ft)
- 4. 9th-10th & Locust 1.02 km (3346 ft)
- 5. 57 To Whitman Plaza 220 m (722 ft)
- 6. Market Street & South 3rd Street 300 m (984 ft)
- 7. Chestnut Street & South 2nd Street 320 m (1050 ft)
- 8. 5th and Market 370 m (1214 ft)
- 9. Adventure Aquarium 2.18 km (1.35 mi.)
- 10. Entertainment Center 2.19 km (1.36 mi.)
- 11. Cooper Street-Rutgers 2.63 km (1.63 mi.)
- 12. Philadelphia Market Street 430 m (1411 ft)
- 13. Greyhound Terminal 1.10 km (3609 ft)
Address
View map401 Chestnut Street
Contact information
Contact phone
12159250000
Website
Visit hotel website
ken.newhart@marriott.com