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Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square

135 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
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Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square

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Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
133 reviews
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wifi
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe
  • Baggage storage
  • Heating

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Luxury Philadelphia hotel and hotel residence with full kitchens on Rittenhouse Square, perfect for stays of a night, week, month, or longer. The hotel features spacious studios, one-and-two-bedroom suites, and specialty penthouses. Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square offers high-end amenities and services including a fitness center, business center services, resident library, complimentary WiFi, fresh grocery delivery available, and award-winning on-site restaurant and bar, a.kitchen.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Philadelphia, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 king bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Philadelphia

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United States United States
    “The Hotel Location is perfect. It is in the middle of the shopping district with great restaurants everywhere. The Hotel is clean and very modern. We will definitely stay there again. They were very helpful with an early check in.”
  • Jessica
    United States United States
    “Very friendly and helpful staff! The food was excellent”
  • Renata
    Brazil Brazil
    “Very spacious apartments at a very nice location. Bed was comfortable and the view of the Rittenhouse Square was an amazing bonus.”
  • Schenck
    United States United States
    “Everything! The location was great. The hotel was very clean and spacious. The staff was the best of all. Very friendly and London the doorman is my new best friend! We will definitely be back.”
  • Fran
    United States United States
    “I always stay at AKA Rittenhouse when I visit Philaelphia. It is my home away from home. The staff at the front desk are exceptionally helpful. The apartments, no matter what size you choose, are clean with all the amenities needed to minimally...”
  • Roman
    United States United States
    “Location is good, staff is nice and helpful and let me check out an hour later for no extra cost, doorman London is super nice, bed was comfy, tv can receive apple screen sharing, Nespresso machine, good smelling shampoo and body wash in the...”
  • Stephanie
    United States United States
    “For some reason the hotel never received our reservation from Booking.com so check in was confusing and stressful- they found a room for the first night (of our 5 night stay), but didn't have a room for our entire trip. I spent the early morning...”
  • Glenn
    United States United States
    “Great location. Friendly staff and very comfortable beds”
  • Deborah
    United States United States
    “Staff who received us very polite and helpful. Accommodations was clean and well designed for our use.”
  • K
    Kimberly
    United States United States
    “Didn’t eat bfast at the restaurant but made bfast in my room”

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 5,865 reviews from 16 properties
16 managed properties

Company info

Condé Nast Traveler 2023 Readers’ Choice Award Winner - #2 USA – Mid-Atlantic Region

Property info

Condé Nast Traveler 2023 Readers’ Choice Award Winner - #2 USA – Mid-Atlantic Region! Located steps from picturesque Rittenhouse Square park, amidst plentiful high-end shopping, dining and entertainment options, AKA Rittenhouse Square is ideal for short and long term stays. Offering newly restored furnished studios, one-, two-bedroom and penthouse suites with fully equipped kitchens, spacious living areas and spectacular views overlooking Rittenhouse Square, residents also receive complimentary in-suite internet, access to on-site business services and Technogym fitness center, a 24/7 Resident Services Team and preferred seating at a.kitchen+bar, AKA’s critically acclaimed restaurant and bar.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • a.kitchen
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Bathroom

    • Private bathroom

    Living Area

    • Desk

    Spa

    • Fitness
    • Fitness center

    Food & Drink

    • Coffee house on site
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Breakfast in the room
    • Bar
    • Room service
    • Restaurant

    Activities

    • Movie nights

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge

    Cleaning Services

    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    Miscellaneous

    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hypoallergenic room available
    • Heating
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Elevator
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key card access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of $250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $35 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    $35 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $35 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Cards accepted at this property
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverUnionPay credit card
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please be aware that credit card will be charged at time of check-in.

    Cash is not accepted as payment at the hotel.

    Housekeeping service is provided once per week for stays of 5 nights or more. Additional housekeeping services are available for a fee.

    Please note that charges apply for rooms vacated before your scheduled check-out date.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    A damage deposit of $250 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    License number: 555882

    FAQs about Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square

    • Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Fitness center
      • Fitness
      • Movie nights

    • Check-in at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

      • 3 guests
      • 4 guests
      • 5 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square has 1 restaurant:

      • a.kitchen

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square (subject to availability) that have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square is 1,950 feet from the center of Philadelphia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square is popular with guests booking family stays.