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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
4 stars

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Philadelphia, PA
See location+1 215 925 0000
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$258
Cheapest

rate per night

7.8
Good
based on 601 reviews
601 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
King room
$258
Standard Room
$408
Queen room
$482
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Overview

Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request. Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers 150 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
7.8
Good rating
Based on 601 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Sat 19/7
Sun 20/7
Queen room
2 queen beds
$482
2 queen beds
$487
2 queen beds
$503
King room
1 king bed
$258
1 king bed
$291
1 king bed
$327
Standard Room
1 king bed
$408
bed type unknown
$450
bed type unknown
$483
Double room
2 queen beds
$494
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including VAT but not including other taxes and fees.

Amenities at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

  • Indoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Valet parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV

Basics

  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Services and conveniences

  • Conference rooms
  • ATM on-site
  • Car hire
  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Room service
  • Key card access
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Disabled access
  • Roll-in shower
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Hypoallergenic
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Dining

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
  • Streaming service
  • TV

General

  • Seating area
  • Sofa
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • City view
  • Storage available

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Things to do

  • Gift shop
  • Hiking
  • Bicycle hire
  • Cycling
  • Mini-golf
  • Bowling

Bedroom

  • Feather pillow
  • Fold-up bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet

Pool and spa

  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service
  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Outdoor

  • Garden

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Reviews of Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

7.8
Good
601 verified ratings
Wonderful
287
Very good
109
Good
81
Okay
36
Fair
33
Mediocre
20
Poor
35

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel, highlighting its proximity to various attractions. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the service, noting issues such as inexperienced staff and lack of communication. Cleanliness was praised, but concerns about room size and the atmosphere due to ongoing renovations were also mentioned. Overall, while the location is a strong point, improvements in service and transparency about renovations are needed.
AI-generated from customer reviews
Location10 out of 10
Cleanliness9 out of 10
Room Size8.5 out of 10
Atmosphere2 out of 10
Service1.5 out of 10
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2016
Pros (+) The downstairs spa and pool was relaxing and very clean. The staff throughout the hotel was friendly and quick to take care of anything we needed. Even though the valet parking quickly retrieved our car and due to the difficult nature of street parking in Philadelphia, well worth the cost. We had a wonderful time at the Franklin.
10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2016
Cons (-) Breakfast not included
9.7
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) The location was great--right across from independence park with many other attractions within easy walking distance. We had a great view of the park through two big windows in our room. The staff was very friendly. Although the hot tub was broken and much missed, the spa was otherwise very enjoyable. I particularly appreciated the valet and doorman offering to allow us to park in front of the hot...
Cons (-) The drapery partly obscured the great view, and could not be pushed out of the way.
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10
Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2016
Pros (+) We stayed one night and decided to extend our stay for two more nights. The location was perfect - walking distance to historical points of interest in Philadelphia and to the wedding and reception we attended. The room was well appointed with a nice view.
Cons (-) Nothing.
8.5
Very good
Anonymous, Oct 2015
Pros (+) Loved everything except restaurant staff. The front desk staff was excellent!
Cons (-) I tried to call in a pick-up order, and your restaurant staff was rude and didn't put in my order.

Location

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

What's nearby

  • Independence National Historical Park181 m
  • Independence Hall183 m
  • Liberty Bell215 m
  • Penn's Landing0.6 km
  • South Street0.8 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center1.1 km
  • Loews Philadelphia Hotel1.1 km
  • Church of St. Luke and The Epiphany1.3 km
  • Philadelphia City Hall1.4 km
  • The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton1.5 km
  • Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts1.5 km
  • Rittenhouse Square2.1 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.
License number: 199884

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FAQs when booking at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

  • Where is Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel located?

    Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is located at 401 Chestnut Street in Center City, 0.8 km from the centre of Philadelphia. Independence National Historical Park is the closest landmark to Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.

  • How far is Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel from the airport?

    Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is 11.3 km from Philadelphia. Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is 46.1 km from Trenton-Mercer.

  • Does Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel have a pool?

    Yes, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel has a pool on-site.

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Distance to airport

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0.8 km
Philadelphia
11.1 km

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