10/10 Exceptional
Love! Great room, staff and service.
Jody
Jody, 1-night trip
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Art Deco hotel with restaurant, near Independence Hall
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.
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
$161 nightly
$187 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Why we love this property
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.
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.
Room options
Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Room, 1 King Bed
Good
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- 450 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Park View
Good
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Park view
- 450 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Excellent
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- City view
- 450 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Good
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Park view
- 452 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exceptional
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Park view
- 452 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Room, 1 King Bed, Park View
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Park view
- 463 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Park View
Highlights
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
- Park view
- 463 sq ft
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood
401 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
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 Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall. 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 Reading Terminal Market. 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
Property amenities
Room amenities
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.
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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Reviews
Very Good
8.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Popular mentions
LocationRoomService staffRestaurantBedParkingViewChildrenMuseumsCities10/10 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
Jill, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very professional, friendly staff!
Jerry
Jerry, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Good
Dale
Dale, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Great staff and service. Simone was playing very load music until 2am which is not the hotels fault but it was unusual.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
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
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice place to stay.
Marco Antonio
Marco Antonio, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great stay
Alexis
Alexis, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
It was centrally located with an excellent restaurant and comfortable rooms.
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing hotel! Clean, great location, beautiful and spacious rooms, very polite and accommodating staff. Will stay again
Olivia
Olivia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
This is a great location that’s convenient to museums and the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall and the hop on hop off bus pickup locations. The staff is professional and courteous. We will be back!
Tony
Tony, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Would return to this hotel.
Thomas
Thomas, 5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Lots of good qualities
Great staff, great location, mildewey no draining shower, super noisy with thin walls & very nice towels.
Riley
Riley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location
Joseph
Joseph, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A nice venue for the wedding party
Caren
Caren, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Was ok but worn a little.
Don
Don, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
In a great location!
Heather
Heather, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great location.
Walter
Walter, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Very convenient, they had a pool.
Sapan
Sapan, 1-night trip
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
Alona, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2nd stay here and we still love it!
Michael
Michael, 2-night trip
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
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
The stay was great the people were nice and I highly recommend!
Gisel
Gisel, 2-night trip
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
Tracey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great
Dominique
Dominique, 1-night trip
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