About us
Sofitel Philadelphia blends French elegance with American style providing a refined environment for upscale business and leisure travel in the city center just minutes from historic attractions. Experience this sophisticated downtown Philadelphia hotel, which serves as the cornerstone of the new French Quarter, located in Rittenhouse Square. Offering the height of contemporary comfort and convenience, this downtown Philadelphia Pennsylvania hotel provides the ideal setting, just minutes from the convention center and historical attractions. With two floors of event space, Sofitel Philadelphia is the premier venue for downtown Philadelphia meetings and conferences. Enjoy exceptional facilities and impeccable service, which caters to groups from five to 300 people.
Venue Details
ChainAccor
BrandSofitel Hotels
Built2000
Renovated2019
Total meeting space16,505 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms306
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
Recently named one of the 50 Best Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Subway
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (1)
Green Key Global Eco-RatingSustainability level: 4 Green Keys
Certification body: Green Key Global
Issued: 2/5/2025 Expires: 2/5/2028
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,505 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,636 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
2,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
16,505 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,636 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
16
Second largest room
2,000 sq. ft.
Explore Meeting Rooms
Find the perfect room with setup charts and interactive 3D floor plans.
Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
306
Double (2 beds)
30
Suites
58
Tax rate
16.36%
Total guest rooms
306
Double (2 beds)
30
Suites
58
Tax rate
16.36%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
8 mi
Distance from airport 8 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $59.00/day )
Bus parking
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Then experience it yourself: don judicial robes to render your opinion on key Supreme Court cases, then take the Presidential oath of the office.
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s one of the largest museums in the United States, the Philadelphia Museum of Art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned collections, acclaimed special exhibitions, and enriching programs, both in person and online.
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Philadelphia, PA, US 19103
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8 blks
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Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Luxury hotel
Philadelphia, US
306
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4,636 sq. ft.
16,505 sq. ft.
Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://all.accor.com/fr/sustainable-development/index.shtml
Does Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Action : Sort your hazardous waste & at least 2 types of waste from the following: paper, glass, cardboard or plastic
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/-/media/Corporate/Investors/Documents-de-reference/OPT_ACCOR_DEU_2021_MEL_US_300322.pdf
Health and Safety
Were practices at Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, NA
Does Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Frequently touched surfaces are sanitized once every two hours. Elevator buttons are disinfected every 15 minutes
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Accor today offers Net Zero Carbon calculation to our clients. In partnership with MyClimate.org, our teams work with clients to reduce the footprint of their event and purchase high quality verified carbon credits to balance remaining emissions.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
planet21@accor.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, https://press.accor.com/h1accor-commits-to-global-elimination-of-single-use-plastics-in-guest-experience-by-2022-h1/?lang=en
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, please visit www.allsafe.com for all cleaning procedures
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://solidarity-accorhotels.com/en
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
None at this time
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
DIVERSITY.INCLUSION.COMMUNICATIONS@accor.com
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