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AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
Guests can dine in comfort with meals from a favorite chef or explore local flavors at nearby Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia

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Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia offers a comfortable retreat with thoughtful amenities. Travelers appreciate the on-site library, restaurant (a.kitchen), gym, and free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff and central location earn consistent praise from past visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

  • Upscale hotel near Rittenhouse Square
  • Close to City Hall and Pennsylvania Convention Center, AKA Rittenhouse Square provides a free grocery shopping service, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at a.kitchen, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a gym.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a computer station, and a banquet hall
    • A porter/bellhop, bicycle parking, and a water dispenser
    • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 78 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • 55-inch TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Center City
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 2,326 reviews
The price is CA $246
CA $331 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 33 per night (75 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 357998

Frequently asked questions

Is AKA Rittenhouse Square pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AKA Rittenhouse Square on May 24, 2026 start from CA $383, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is AKA Rittenhouse Square located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is steps from Walnut Street and Rittenhouse Square. Pennsylvania Convention Center and City Hall are also within 15 minutes. 19th St Station is 6 minutes by foot and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 535 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 535 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 535 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 535 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 535 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harmony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious 2 bedroom with room for us and two teenagers. Friendly helpful service. Enjoyed brunch at AKA Kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was in a great location with everything we needed in walking distance. the staff was wonderful. we had brunch in their kitchen on sunday. the food was delicious and the staff there was great. my one suggestion would be to install a grab bar in the shower for safety
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff at front desk (Juliet) was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and the restaurant on site was terrific. A unique menu, wonderful staff. Parking though we had to walk in wind and rain was convenient enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, comfortable bed and chairs, very helpful staff, nice amenities, everything in the room worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. The room service food was phenomenal as they let you order from the restaurant downstairs. The room was gigantic and very comfortable. Staff were all very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaoting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible.The rooms are beautiful and it's always awesome to stay at AKA.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We will definitely be back! Great location, staff friendly and helpful! Tip top facilities. Restaurant and bar - great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff were great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at this property! The room was gorgeous. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Bar and restaurant downstairs have tasty options. The location is great with the Saturday market right across the street and walkable to everything downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gladiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying at this property it was very nice and perfectly located.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Large rooms and easy & friendly check in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff (Tina) was friendly, pleasant and professional. Also Bartender at AKA bar Emily was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent suite-lots of room and nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel! We’ll be back :)

We stayed for 3 nights and were soooo happy with our room :) 2 bed/2 bath right on Rittenhouse Square. The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Highly recommend this hotel. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly located. Lovely and accomodating staff. Huge rooms furnished with every need. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Codruta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, the restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Great staff, clean room. The hotel bar went out of their way to accommodate us at closing time. We had a blast and look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk staff and valet are incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, room was clean, walls are a little dated but overall very good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023