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135 South 18Th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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AKA Rittenhouse Square - Luxury extended-stay hotel near Rittenhouse Square Park

Located in Rittenhouse Square, one of Philadelphia's most prominent neighborhoods, AKA Rittenhouse Square offers luxury studio, one- and two-bedroom suites in a historic landmark building. The hotel features a fully equipped kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, granite countertops, and espresso cabinetry. Guests have access to a fitness gym with Technogym equipment, including elliptical crosstrainers, treadmills, cycles, and weight-training equipment. The on-site restaurant, kitchen, serves contemporary American small plates and traditional dishes. The bar has been recognized by Philadelphia Magazine, Bon Appetit, and The Village Voice. The hotel provides 24-hour concierge services and complimentary access to The Sporting Club at The Bellevue. Nearby landmarks include Rosenbach Museum and Library (0.5 km) and Reading Terminal Market (1.5 km).

Additional perks of the hotel

Conference room with a large flat-screen TV, video and teleconferencing capabilities, and seating for 10

Resident library with Wi-Fi access and comfortable seating

Private film experience with oversized, plush-leather reclining seats

Complimentary access to Level28 at AKA University City, featuring a landscaped outdoor terrace and seasonal communal herb garden

Discounted admission tickets to Adventure Aquarium

Relationship with a parking garage right next door

Rooms

AKA Rittenhouse Square offers luxury studio, one-, and two-bedroom suites, along with specialty suites. Studios include 320 square feet of space, a queen-size bed, and a white marble bathroom with a glass shower. One-bedroom suites range from 650 to 1,100 square feet, featuring a king bed, separate living area, and fully equipped kitchen. Two-bedroom suites measure over 940 square feet, with two bedrooms, a living and dining area, and an open kitchen with granite countertops. Specialty suites include French doors opening to Juliette balconies overlooking Rittenhouse Square. All accommodations feature dark grey wire-brushed hardwood floors, framed artwork, and Mecho room-darkening window shades.

Other conveniences

Sony flat-screen TVs with Apple TV and premium cable

Bulgari bath amenities

Sferra Italian linens and adjustable bedside reading lamps

Complimentary in-suite high-speed Internet

Complimentary local telephone service

Meticulous housekeeping (once per 7 days for stays of 7 to 29 nights, twice a month for stays of 30+ nights)

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30 m² 
1 King-size bed
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2 persons
60 m² 
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Two Bedroom Suite
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87 m² 
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91 m² 
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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
Philadelphia700 m
Airports
Philadelphia International (PHL) 14.4 km
Trenton-Mercer (TTN) 54.4 km
Train
30th Street Station 1.2 km
Underground
15th-16th & Locust400 m
15th Street600 m
Bus
Bus stop 11.8 km

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Car park
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre

Services

  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Sitting area
  • Trouser press
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Hotel Location

135 South 18Th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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135 South 18Th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nearby
Square
Rittenhouse Square
20 m
1650 Market St Suite 5700
One Liberty Observation Deck
420 m
Gallery
Clothespin
480 m
Gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance
230 m
Restaurants
Parc Brasserie
150 m
227 S 18th St Rittenhouse Square
The Dandelion
70 m
124 South 18th Street
Pietro's Coal Oven Pizzeria
80 m
1714 Walnut Street
Tria Cafe
80 m
123 S 18th St
Bar Bombon
40 m
133 S 18th St
Rouge
70 m
205 S 18th St
The Love
60 m
130 S 18th St
La Creperie
100 m
1722 Sansom St
Joe's
110 m
1800 Walnut Street
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Paid Public parking is possible at a location nearby.
Internet
is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of cots in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2011
Number of floors:
12
Number of rooms:
76

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