The Best Luxury Hotels in Philadelphia

Specializing in stays of a week or longer, this hotel residence balances the style and hospitality of an intimate boutique hotel with the comfort and elegance of a luxurious residence. The 12-story historic landmark features respectfully restored interiors with a contemporary vibe and 78 studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites, each with full gourmet kitchens. The hotel has quite the location, situated right at the entrance of Rittenhouse Square and above AKA’s critically acclaimed Center City restaurant a.kitchen + bar.

The FMC Tower at Cira Centre South rises 49 stories on the west bank of the Schuylkill River, with the top 19 stories home to the AKA University City. The luxury extended-stay hotel comprises 268 residences, including 103 hotel residences (as well as 30 serviced residences, 30 furnished residences and 105 apartment residences for longer-term stays), along with the rooftop park Cira Green. The space also includes Level 28, offering a lap pool, a fitness center, a yoga area, a 3D golf simulator, an outdoor terrace with fire pits, a.lounge and a.cinema, a private theater with curated screenings and a film library.

Feeling very much like an elegant private residence, this 11-room brownstone in Philly’s Rittenhouse Square neighborhood showcases Pollock-esque artwork and vintage brasserie posters, which impart a contemporary air to traditional, luxurious décor. The property also has a large private garden space and a new chef’s kitchen, making it a perfect spot for micro weddings, showers and special events.

Opened in 2019, this expansive private lifestyle club overlooking the Schuylkill River offers members and hotel guests access to a menu crafted by chef Marc Vetri, a stellar cocktail scene, intimate live performances, a vast fitness center, a private movie theater and a posh games lounge, along with chic design and original modern art. Fourteen suites — nine queen and king rooms, three king lofts, a 860-square-foot master and the 1,095-square-foot Fitler — offer a modern aesthetic and midcentury flourishes such as rotary phones and classic alarm clocks.

Atop the Comcast Technology Center — the tallest building in Philadelphia — the Four Seasons brings expected luxury that begins with a sky lobby and continues with restaurants by Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and James Beard Award winner Greg Vernick, two statement-making ballrooms, a sanctuary-inspired spa and a pool overlooking the city, 219 unimpeachable rooms — and a renowned level of hospitality.

Welcome to Gilded Age elegance. The Italianate townhouse of the New Century Guild, a suffrage-era organization for local activist women, is known for its historical provenance and comfortable nostalgia. Named one of the world’s best new hotels by Travel + Leisure in 2022, this boutique property and National Historic Landmark honors New Century’s legacy through 12 suites inspired by past Guild members. Each room is adorned with furniture, art and more tied to a member’s story, from the brass lamps in Guild President Edith Brubaker’s suite to the textured fabrics of NAACP founding member Florence Kelley’s.

Founded in 1862 to support the policies of then-President Abraham Lincoln, this club — housed in a distinctive Second Empire building that occupies an entire city block on Avenue of the Arts — has hosted U.S. presidents, heads of state, industrialists, entertainers and dignitaries from around the globe. On-site accommodations at the four-diamond Inn at the League offer stylish and sophisticated lodging in 84 guest rooms and suites, plus three restaurants, an executive fitness center with spa facilities and massages, and a 26,000-volume library.

This 510,000-square-foot hotel and casino — opened in 2021 — is conveniently located within walking distance of Philly’s professional sports hubs: Lincoln Financial Field, the Wells Fargo Center and Citizens Bank Park. Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia houses more than 200 upscale hotel rooms, including a Penthouse Suite that features an ultra HD 65-inch TV and a private marble-top bar. Downstairs, find more than 2,000 slots, 150 electronic and live table games, a sportsbook, and dining and entertainment venues. Find Philly favorites Sang Kee Noodle Bar & Kitchen as well as Lorenzo and Sons Pizza among offerings from Guy Fieri and former Center City spot The Prime Rib.

A National Historic Landmark building and nation’s first International-style (modern) skyscraper (and formerly a bank), the Loews Philadelphia stands out thanks to its neon rooftop PSFS sign and its burnished wood and Cartier wall clocks throughout. The property has 581 guest rooms, including 12 suites and 54 Club Rooms, a fitness center with a heated lap pool that overlooks East Center City, a luxury spa and salon, and spectacular skyline views.

Across the street from the stunning Swann Memorial Fountain, this hotel, a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton, offers 391 impeccable rooms and suites. That includes the 2,500-square-foot Presidential Suite, which features a piano and a private balcony overlooking Logan Square. Also on-site: Assembly Rooftop Lounge, the hotel’s rooftop bar where handcrafted cocktails meet ultra-modern vibes; the Urban Farmer steakhouse; and the hidden-away Underground Spa & Wellness, a serene space and pool that consistently earns the highest of ratings among patrons seeking hydrafacials, couples massages and nail services.

Consistently recognized as one of the world’s finest places to stay by industry sources such as AAA and Travel + Leisure, The Rittenhouse has become one of the most awarded hotel properties in Philly. Overlooking the popular Rittenhouse Square park, this luxury property feels as glamorous as its neighboring apartment buildings — and has the posh amenities to match. There’s the 15,000-square-foot hotel spa dedicated to beauty, wellness and dream-fulfilling relaxation; the cozy Library Bar; and the Philadelphia location of New York’s pasta pioneer, Scarpetta.

A spectacular domed marble lobby greets guests to The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, a gem of Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts located in the historic Girard/Mellon Bank building. This luxury property is home to more than 300 rooms, all beautifully appointed with a full range of amenities. Those looking to take it to another level — literally — can book the spectacular Ritz-Carlton Suite, accessible via private elevator and offering stunning views of City Hall. Also on site: modern, Latin-American fusion on seafood, steaks and poultry prepared on a wood-fired grill at Aqimero, and Richel D’Ambra Spa + Salon, featuring body, hair and skin treatments, including massage, reflexology and an array of facials.

This classic French hotel merges French flair with subtle American style in the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange building. Among the 300 rooms are 67 luxury suites, including the Prestige Suites, offering a comfort-crafted king-size bed, a marble bathroom and city views from its prime downtown location. Dining amenities include Southern French breakfast-through-dinner Chez Colette and Liberté, a modern lounge with handcrafted cocktails and French bites. Bonus: The hotel is pet-friendly.

Less than one block from iconic City Hall, this skyscraper hotel offers modern luxury with a stylish dose of Philly vibrancy and artistry. Among the W Philadelphia Hotel’s amenities, including 295 rooms, pet-friendly accommodations, the 24/7 FIT gym and the Living Room cocktail lounge, is a year-round outdoor heated pool and the WET Deck terrace bar.

The four well-appointed living spaces above Fishtown’s acclaimed Wm. Mulherin’s Sons restaurant, carved out of a 19th-century whiskey bottling factory, are perfectly individual. They feature moody custom wallpaper; wood slab headboards; glazed tiling; polished concrete floors; restored, walnut frameless kitchen cabinets (full kitchen, Mauviel cookware); poured concrete countertops; and top-notch amenities in rainfall showers, washer/dryers, blackout shades and Aesop soaps. Room Four even has a clawfoot soaking tub inside an old safe.

Many of Philly’s biggest and most stylish hotels can be found around Center City West — especially in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood — offering accommodations that are as lavish as they are historic.

Luxury hotels are among the most luxurious properties in the world, offering immaculate hospitality and premium amenities — from high-end dining to rare perks. Whether it’s worth the cost depends on who you ask!

Luxury hotel rooms let you live your best life with bonuses like 24/7 room service, concierge services, on-site bars and restaurants, gyms and pools, shuttle service and many other extras that vary by hotel.

You can find top-rated rooms at every hotel on this list. Standouts include: The modern-yet-romantic suites at the Guild House Hotel, which each capture individual stories of historic women activists; the industrial-detailed rooms at Wm. Mulherin’s Sons, which feature copper Mauviel cookware, rainfall showers, a vinyl collection and a clawfoot tub; and the elegant rooms at The Dwight D, a brownstone boutique with plush Matouk linens and a vintage style.

Philly’s luxury hotels have stellar restaurants for every appetite, including AKA Rittenhouse’s critically acclaimed a.kitcher+bar, Jean-Georges and Vernick Fish at the Four Seasons, and Bank & Bourbon at Loews Philadelphia (featuring an innovative bourbon-tasting program).

You deserve to be pampered — and Philly has plenty of hotel spa options. Whether you unwind in the Rittenhouse Spa & Club’s steam room and saltwater pool, get hydrafacials and float in zen at The Underground Spa & Wellness at The Logan, or go for a euphoric full-body scrub and massage on heated tables at Loews Philadelphia’s Joseph Anthony Retreat Spa, you can’t go wrong.

For sips with showstopping city views, JG SkyHigh at the Four Seasons won’t disappoint. For impeccable vibes, the Assembly Rooftop Lounge at The Logan and the poolside WET Deck at W Philadelphia are a must. For exquisite cocktail creations, try Aqimero at The Ritz-Carlton. And for some of the rarest spirits around, The Rittenhouse’s Library Bar is the way to go.

Philly’s luxury hotel amenities are as distinctive as the city itself (with plenty of secret amenities just waiting to be discovered). Each hotel on this list has its own singular offerings. For example, you can find paddleboard yoga on an infinity pool and a private movie theater at AKA University City, chef’s table dining and a private garden at The Dwight D and a game lounge and bowling alley at The Rooms at Fitler Club.

You know it! Your furry friends deserve deluxe accommodations, too. Dogs and cats are welcome at Sofitel Philadelphia and W Philadelphia, among other local hotels like the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing, which offers a special package with pet-friendly gifts.

Take your pick. When people think “Philadelphia,” the illuminated Loews Philadelphia, The Logan (adjacent to some of the city’s biggest attractions), the veritable hotel-in-the-sky Four Seasons and the Avenue of the Arts’ historic Bellevue Hotel all come to mind.

The luxury rooms at the Four Seasons take the cake as some of the city’s most expensive. The views and amenities alone are worth the price of admission.

Celebs love to spring for upscale apartments when visiting big cities, but many stars still grace hotels all throughout Philly. Notably: The Ritz-Carlton (Bruce Springsteen, LeBron James), the Four Seasons (Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez), AKA University City (Nicole Kidman, Michael B. Jordan), Kimpton Hotel Monaco (Kevin Hart, Emma Roberts), The Logan (Meek Mill, Shawn Mendes) and The Rittenhouse (Tom Hanks, Oprah Winfrey).

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