• City view
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
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Located in the centre of the historical district, one block away from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, this hotel offers an indoor pool and fitness centre. All guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries. The on-site restaurant, Franklin Social Lounge, is an upmarket French Brasserie that serves breakfast lunch and dinner and features a cafe counter offering quality coffees, fresh juices, buttery pastries and snack delights. Guests can also enjoy Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar, the on-site spirits and cocktail bar. Overlooking Independence National Historic Park and surrounded by Philadelphia’s Society Hill, the Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is within walking distance the Benjamin Franklin House. It is also situated just 10 minutes away from the Philadelphia International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast info

Gluten-free, American

Private parking available


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Esmeralda
    United States United States
    Location and size of bed. Very comfortable.View of the river was great too.
  • Alice
    United States United States
    Beautiful room. Comfortable bed. Arrived early and was allowed to check in early. Staff helpful. Close to many attractions.
  • Maya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the location, the staff and the overall hospitality

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free
  • Franklin Social Lounge
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • WiFi available in all areas
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and costs US$9.95 per 24 hours.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs US$60 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Chinese

House rules

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 50 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 39. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that vehicles with height more that 6 feet 4 inches cannot be accommodated.

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

A damage deposit of US$50 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 via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 199884

FAQs about Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Franklin Social Lounge
    • Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar

  • Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Mini golf
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness

  • The prices at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Philadelphia. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Guests staying at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 12:00.