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 The Ritz Carlton Philadelphia |
| Address - Ten Avenue of the Arts pa Philadelphia 19102. |
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Neoclassical luxury in the heart of Philadelphia In the hub of Center City, the Ritz faces City Hall and is 4 blocks from the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Each of the 330 guestrooms features elegant turn-of-the-century decor with feather bed, down comforter, and high-speed Internet access. The hotel is home to one of the city's finest restaurants, and the domed marble lobby is an elegant cocktail lounge. |
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 DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS |
City Hall - across the street
Academy of Music - 3 blocks
Pennsylvania Convention Center - 3 blocks
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 4 blocks
Independence Hall/Liberty Bell - 1 mile
Franklin Institute Science Museum - 1 mile
Betsy Ross House - 1.5 miles
University of Pennsylvania - 2 miles
Penn's Landing - 2 miles
Philadelphia Zoo - 3.5 miles Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Approximate driving time is 16 minutes and distance is 7 miles. Driving directions from PHL: Follow signs to take I-95 north, then take I-76 west. Take I-676 east and exit to Broad St/Central Philadelphia. Turn right on 15th St, then turn right on S Broad St. The hotel is on the right. Getting there: The best options from the airport are taxi ($16–$15) and shared shuttle ($5–$15). The hotel can also arrange private car service; contact the concierge for details. (All fees subject to change without notice.) Getting around: There are several attractions within a short walk of the hotel. Taxis are available for longer trips around town, or guests can opt for the SEPTA subway (less than $5). SEPTA commuter rail ($5–$15) is a good option for trips outside the downtown area. (All fees subject to change without notice.) |
| Convention center nearby |
| Full-service health spa nearby |
| In business district |
| In city center |
| In entertainment district |
| ROOMS |
| The hotel has 330 guestrooms, decorated in turn-of-the-century style with black-and-white framed photographs of Philadelphia in the early 1900s. Premium bedding includes feather beds, down comforters, 300-thread-count linens, and pillow menus. All rooms have cordless multi-line phones, high-speed Internet access (fee), CD players (via clock radio), and refrigerators. Bathrooms feature walk-in showers, separate marble baths, freestanding granite-top sinks, terrycloth bathrobes, and phone; designer toiletries are included. |
| Refrigerator |
| Separate sitting area |
| Smoking rooms |
| Video-game console |
| Voice mail |
| Wheelchair accessible |
| Window opens |
| Private bathroom |
| Premium bedding |
| Pay movies |
| Non-smoking rooms |
| Multi-line phone |
| Minibar |
| Iron/ironing board |
| Internet access - high speed |
| Internet access - dial-up |
| In-room safe |
| Housekeeping |
| Hypo-allergenic bedding available |
| Hair dryer |
| Extra towels, linens, bedding |
| Desk |
| Designer toiletries |
| Complimentary newspaper |
| Air conditioning |
| Bathrobes |
| Bathroom telephone |
| Bottled water in room (complimentary) |
| Cable/satellite TV |
| CD player |
| Climate control |
| Clock radio |
| DINING |
The Grill - Contemporary American cuisine, an open kitchen, and a view of City Hall are hallmarks of this popular club-like restaurant. Open weekdays for lunch and daily for dinner, the Grill features regional ingredients, simple gourmet preparations, and a selection of fine caviars. The Pantheon - On the other side of the Rotunda behind marble Ionic columns, this breakfast/brunch-only restaurant serves an à la carte menu of fresh fruits, omelets, and larger meals for Saturday and Sunday brunch. The Rotunda - The hotel's famous lobby serves afternoon tea Wednesday–Sunday, and cocktails daily. The Vault - This former valuables-only area is now a hideaway tobacco lounge with a menu of select Armagnacs, single malts, classic cocktails, and tobacco products. |
| SERVICES |
| What to expect: A bank for nearly a century, the Ritz-Carlton remains a monument to opulence. The hotel meticulously restored original woodwork, marble, and brass fixtures throughout to open in 2000 for a luxury-seeking clientele of well-heeled executives and families. The lobby has 140-foot-high dome, $2 million in artwork and antiques, and turn-of-the-century-style furnishings. Amenity highlights: Home to The Grill, one of the city's finest restaurants, this hotel also offers a pastry and espresso shop, a hideaway cognac-and-cigar lounge in the former bank vault, and a Viennese chocolate buffet with live jazz on Friday and Saturday evenings in the lobby. Indulgent in-room services include butler-drawn baths and express-delivered champagne with strawberries and fresh cream (fee). Afternoon tea—served Wednesday through Sunday afternoons in the Rotunda—is extremely popular with guests and locals, who book reservations far in advance. Insider tip: For a bird's-eye view of the Ritz—and the rest of the city—guests can cross Broad Street to City Hall for a free, 15-minute tour to the top the 40-story tower. The tower is open Monday–Friday; timed tickets are available for 15-minute intervals, and should be reserved in advance. An elevator with five-person capacity takes visitors to the top. |
| A fitness center is staffed daily and accessible 24 hours a day, offering guests access to treadmills, stationary bikes, stair climbers, weight machines, and free weights. Adjacent to the fitness center is D'Ambra day spa and salon, with five treatment rooms for massage, facial, and body care services, as well as a full-service hair and nail salon. The concierge can arrange a day pass at any one of several nearby health clubs. The business center is accessible 24 hours and staffed daily. Two computers, a fax, color printer, document center, office supplies, notary public service, and shipping services are available. Valet parking:
$36+ per 24-hour period. Secured parking garage with in/out privileges.
Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification. |
| Use of nearby fitness center |
| Turndown service |
| Suitable for children |
| Spa or sauna |
| Spa services on site |
| Security guard |
| Shoe shine |
| Secretarial services |
| Safe-deposit box - front desk |
| Rollaway beds |
| Room service (24 hours) |
| Restaurant(s) in hotel |
| Porter/bellhop |
| Business center |
| Catering |
| Complimentary newspapers in lobby |
| Computer rental |
| Concierge services |
| Conference room(s) |
| Cribs available |
| Currency exchange |
| Domestic help available |
| Doorman/doorwoman |
| Dry cleaning service |
| Express check-in/check-out |
| 24-hour front desk |
| Air-conditioned public areas |
| ATM/banking |
| Audio-visual equipment |
| Babysitting or child care |
| Banquet facilities |
| Bar/lounge |
| Breakfast available (surcharge) |
| Fax machine |
| Fitness equipment |
| Gift shops or newsstand |
| Hair salon |
| Internet access in public areas - surcharge |
| Limo or Town Car service available |
| Maid service daily |
| Medical assistance available |
| Multilingual staff |
| Number of rooms: 330 |
| Parking (surcharge) |
| Parking (valet) |
| Photocopy machines |
| Wake-up calls |
| Wheelchair accessible |
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