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About the Hotel

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19106

Rooms & Amenities

The Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers 150 guest rooms with flat-screen cable TVs, Aveda bath amenities, and Keurig coffee makers. Rooms include feather pillows, plush robes, umbrellas, hair dryers, and in-room safes. Some rooms overlook Independence Park. The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, daily newspaper delivery, and laptop-friendly workspaces.

Dining Options

Franklin Social, the hotel's modern American restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with regional flavors. The lounge offers craft beers and global wines. An upmarket French brasserie features a café counter with coffee, fresh juices, and pastries. Room service, to-go orders, and outdoor dining are available following local guidelines.

Leisure & Fitness

Guests can swim in the indoor pool (open 6 AM-10 PM) or use the 24-hour gym with Peloton bikes and Technogym equipment. The hotel also has a spa tub and sauna. Pool towels are provided, and the fitness center requires keycard access.

Location & Transport

The hotel is in Philadelphia's historic district, 250 meters from 5th Street Station (SEPTA Market-Frankford Line). It's a 5-minute walk to Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and the National Constitution Center. Amtrak's 30th Street Station is 12.1 miles away. Self-parking, bus parking, and EV charging are available nearby.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel offers mobile check-in, digital keys, and 24-hour front desk service. Meeting spaces are accessible, with catering options. ADA-compliant rooms feature roll-in showers, adjustable-height wands, and TTY kits. Valet parking accommodates wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Staff speak English, Spanish, French, Arabic, and Chinese.

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From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Queen Room Two Queen Beds

Max:

4 persons

455 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room

Max:

3 persons

455 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room Park View

Max:

3 persons

455 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Landscape view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Philadelphia5000 ft

Airports

Philadelphia International (PHL) 10.8 mi

Trenton-Mercer (TTN) 32.6 mi

Train

30th Street Station 1.9 mi

Underground

5th Street1000 ft

2nd Street1400 ft

Bus

Bus stop 8.3 mi

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Paid Wi-Fi

USD 9.95 per day

Parking

USD 60 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Cycling
Bowling
Mini golf

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Car hire
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19106

Map view

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19106

City landmarks

Museum

National Constitution Center

2200 ft

301 Pine St

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

2100 ft

Museum

The Franklin Institute

1.5 mi

239 Arch St

Betsy Ross House

2100 ft

Washington Square

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

2100 ft

Market

Reading Terminal Market

4500 ft

Museum

Philadelphia Museum of Art

2.1 mi

Park

Franklin Square

3400 ft

1020 South St

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

1.0 mi

Museum

Independence Seaport Museum

2800 ft

701 Arch St Seventh

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

2500 ft

532 N 7th St

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

1.1 mi

Museum

The Barnes Foundation

1.5 mi

Mall

Pennsylvania Convention Center

4200 ft

Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium

1.5 mi

Museum

Elfreth's Alley

3000 ft

Nearby

Museum

Independence National Historical Park

900 ft

520 Chestnut St

Independence Hall

800 ft

North 6th Street

Liberty Bell

1000 ft

Museum

Museum of the American Revolution

1000 ft

6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets

Liberty Bell Center

1000 ft

cnr S 6th & Chestnut Sts

Congress Hall

1900 ft

315 Chestnut Street

Science History Institute

400 ft

314 Market St # 322

Franklin Court

1000 ft

Museum

Benjamin Franklin Museum

800 ft

Museum

National Liberty Museum

500 ft

320 Chestnut St

New Hall Military Museum

500 ft

Museum

Powel House

1700 ft

Museum

National Museum of American Jewish History

1000 ft

Restaurants

Red Owl Tavern

400 ft

433 Chestnut St

Chez Ben

100 ft

401 Chestnut St

Chattime

300 ft

360 Chestnut St

Starr Restaurants

200 ft

325 Chestnut St

Stratus Lounge

500 ft

433 Chestnut St

National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant

800 ft

22 S 3rd St

The Little Lion

600 ft

243 Chestnut St

High Street on Market

1000 ft

308 Market Street

Luna Cafe

900 ft

317 Market St

Barra Restaurant

700 ft

239 Chestnut St

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

1600 ft

10 S 2nd St Old City

Karma Restaurant & Bar

1100 ft

246 Market St

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

86%

enjoyed their stay & would return

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

9.7

Service

8.3

Dining

6.0

John

United States, January 2024

7.2/10

The hotel had fantastic rooms with a great view, although they smelled like cigarette smoke at times. The service was a mix of rude and extremely courteous staff. The location was perfect for visiting museums and historical sites, but the dining experience was overpriced and limited in options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were really nice and comfy, with a great view, but occasionally smelled like cigarette smoke.

Service

7.0

The staff were fairly rude at times but incredibly accommodating, helpful, and cheerful overall.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for visiting museums and historical sites.

Dining

5.0

The dining was overpriced and limited in options.

Facilities

Charles

United States, September 2023

8.6/10

I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean, offering a lovely view of the park. The service was top-notch with friendly and efficient staff. The location couldn't have been better, right in the heart of the old city within walking distance to major attractions. The dining options were decent but slightly expensive. Overall, a great value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were sufficiently large and clean, with a view of the park and conveniently located across from each other, which was a plus.

Service

9.0

The staff were very nice, friendly, and informative, making my experience truly enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's prime location in the old city was fantastic, offering easy access to historical sites, restaurants, and a beautiful park right across the street.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with a buffet that had adequate options, including coffee and juice, although it was a bit on the expensive side.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were great, providing all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

Eric

United States, July 2023

8.4/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were incredibly clean, spacious, and comfortable, equipped with all the right amenities. The staff was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to ensure I had a one-of-a-kind experience. The location was perfect, within walking distance of all the historic sights in town. However, the dining options were a bit limited, and the buffet could use some more variety. Despite that, the overall value for money was great.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very spacious and comfortable, probably around 400 sq ft. They were beautifully decorated and had all the necessary amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff was wonderful! They were extremely friendly and accommodating, making sure all my needs were met.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect for touring, being right near historical sites in the city and across from key museums. I could easily walk to all the main attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit of a disappointment as the buffet had limited choices with not much variety. It would have been nice to see more options available, although it came with coffee and juice.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were adequate, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.