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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Independence Hall

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In the heart of Philadelphia, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers a rich blend of history and modern comfort. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Franklin Social restaurant or grab a coffee from the on-site cafe. Guests can unwind with in-room WiFi and take advantage of dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Internet access
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
$179 nightly
The total price is $208
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Foodie paradise
This hotel delights with American cuisine and a welcoming bar. Vegan and vegetarian options shine, including a full vegetarian breakfast.
Dreamy sleep options
A restful night awaits on hypo-allergenic, premium bedding. Guests can browse a pillow menu to customize their slumber experience.
Garden views in the city
Marvel at Art Deco architecture and serene garden views in this centrally located hotel. A historical district setting adds to the charm.

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

  • Park view
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
401 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence Hall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Constitution Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 21 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PNE-Northeast Philadelphia) - 32 min drive
  • Wilmington, DE (ILG-New Castle) - 43 min drive
  • Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN) - 45 min drive
  • Blue Bell, PA (BBX-Wings Field) - 53 min drive
  • Philadelphia Temple University Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 6 min drive
  • North Philadelphia Station - 8 min drive
  • 5th St. Station - 3 min walk
  • 2nd St. Station - 6 min walk
  • 8th St Station - 8 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Buddakan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Owl Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Fork - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪National Mechanics - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Stratus Rooftop Lounge - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

  • You'll be in a fantastic location at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Independence Hall and Liberty Bell Center. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at First Daughter Oyster Co, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Pennsylvania Convention Center and Rittenhouse Square. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is just a short walk: 5th St. Station is 3 minutes and 2nd St. Station is 6 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 150 rooms
    • Arranged over 14 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

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

    • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 25 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Restrictions apply*
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in rooms*
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Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 65 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
    • Offsite parking within 1312 ft (USD 29 per day)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Segway rentals/tours nearby

Working away

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2704 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1990
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness center
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Low-height bed
  • Low bed height (inches): 22
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Wheelchair-accessible doorway width (inches): 32

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch LCD TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • WiFi (surcharge)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

First Daughter Oyster Co - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Only Son's Bar and Lounge - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 13 to 27 for adults, and USD 13 to 27 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 25.00 per stay
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 45.00 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 65 per day with in/out privileges
  • Parking is available nearby and costs USD 29 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Property Registration Number 0997255

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Frequently asked questions

Does Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 25 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 65 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Rivers Casino (4-min drive) and Philadelphia Live! Casino and Hotel (7-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel also has a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Yes, First Daughter Oyster Co offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel like?

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is in Center City, a short 3-minute walk from 5th St. Station and 3 minutes' walk from Independence Hall. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Reviews

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8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The gym was nice and available for use. (3 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and staff!!!!
Suzanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, friendly staff, good restaurants in the lobby.
Hadas, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff
Michelle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and situated in a convenient location. A lot of the historical sites are walking distance. Those that are farther, no problem, the metro is very near and well the rest is being able to fit time in order to do all the activities that you want.
Maryam Laila, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love! Great room, staff and service.
Jody, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was large and had good amenities. It was also in a fabulous location and walkable to all the places I wanted to go.
Jill, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was centrally located with an excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms.
Kathryn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joe at the front desk was amazing for our check in, we had a terrible experience at an air bnb and needed a room ASAP with early check in and he got us in with no questions asked. The hotel was clean and comfortable and the entire stay was over the top. 10/10 cannot recommend enough.
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel! Clean, great location, beautiful and spacious rooms, very polite and accommodating staff. Will stay again
Olivia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

In a great location!
Heather, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location.
Walter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great please for staying to explore the historic city
Humayun, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, they had a pool.
Sapan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Close to tourist attractions and rooms bigger than usual.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is friendly. Great location. Parking Garage next door for $32/day, so you don’t have to use valet if you don’t like the option.
Alona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great location just a block away from Independence Hall! Easy parking at the garage next door. The hotel is clean, modern, and within walking distance of great bars, restaurants, and landmarks. I’ll be sure to stay here again next time I am in Philly!
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice area. Staff very helpful
Margaret Jean Peggy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property! Great food and customer service.
Jona, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Location is fabulous for the sites. It is a good hotel, nothing extravagant. Room was nice and had everything you need. Wish the dining options within the hotel was more varied. But again, location is fabulous.
Ruby, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice Hotel

This hotel is walking distance to a lot of tourist destinations. It is a very nice hotel, and rooms are big. Check in and out was easy, and the staff was friendly.
Deborah, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place is getting a bit tired around the edges, but is still glorious, quiet, and comfortable. Would definitely stay there again.
Barton, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great hotel in a great location

We had a great stay at this hotel. Unfortunately, only one elevator was working, so that was a bit inconvenient. The staff was all wonderful! Many sights are within walking distance.
Anjali, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great clean hotel with large modern rooms, centrally located hotel in old town Philly
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The carpet, chaise lounge, and cloth chair are stained and look disgusting. The staff were exceptional - very friendly and courteous. Check-in was a breeze.
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is clean, safe and comfortable. The staff are fantastic and you feel very welcome.
Rose, 2-night trip