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David W
Bronx, New York

Pretty Good Philly

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 1 Sept 2024
Central location, downtown
Clean, comfortable and functional room
quick check in
fast elevator
great pool, good sun even though surrounded bythree buildings
pool bar was nice
reakfast was poor. limited options, not fresh, broken cap machine
Date of stay: August 2024
Room Tip: plan to eat in the numerous food options nearby
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, responded to this review
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V7275GQdavidw, thank you for staying with us at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square. We're delighted you enjoyed our central location, comfortable rooms, and amenities like the pool and bar. The feedback about breakfast has been taken into account, and we're always looking to enhance our dining experience. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Reviewed 22 August 2024

We were so disappointed in this hotel. All the furniture in our guest room was stained or damanged in some way. We put towels over the sofa and desk chair so we wouldn't have to touch them because they were so grossly stained. The desk had burns on it, from maybe a curling iron or something? The refrigerator was barely cool. The bathroom was not clean, and there was hair and dust in the corners. The staff at the front desk didn't answer the questions we had about the property or the extra fees per night. We stayed 3 nights and were glad to leave. The location was nice, but that's about all I can mention that was positive.

Date of stay: August 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, responded to this reviewResponded 23 August 2024

kristinam910, thank you for sharing your experience. It is concerning to hear about the issues you encountered with your accommodation and cleanliness. The team aims to provide quality service and accommodations, and we’re sorry this wasn’t reflected during your stay. It's good to know the location was convenient for you. Constructive feedback like yours is valuable for making improvements.

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Reviewed 6 August 2024 via mobile

We stayed here for 3 nights and had a mostly positive experience.

Pros:
* The room was clean
* Housekeeping complied with our requests each cleaning
* The location is good and central to a lot of things
* Elevators require keycard access, which is good for safety
* Beds were comfortable
* They were able to accommodate an early check in request

Cons:
* Housekeeping is very loud, very early in the morning. The rooms are exactly soundproof and they were shouting across the hall to one another.
* Customer service was okay. Each time we stopped at the front desk, they would continue private conversations before acknowledging us.
* Construction noises began early and would wake us up in the morning. I'm not if any notice was posted that the hotel would be under construction.

Room tip: Parking is $55 a day. If you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs.
Date of stay: August 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, responded to this reviewResponded 6 August 2024

Drwatsonjd, thank you for sharing your experience. It's great to hear you appreciated the clean rooms, central location, and the safety feature of the keycard-access elevators. Also, it's wonderful our team was able to accommodate your early check-in request. However, it seems the early morning noise and customer service interactions did not meet your expectations. The feedback about the noise will also be looked into, and efforts will be made to enhance your future experience. Thank you for choosing to stay with us.

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Reviewed 22 July 2024 via mobile

Second time I had stayed at this hotel for work. It has everything you need if you are on a business trip, the rooms are clean, WiFi is reliable and the location is great. However I have stayed at much better places in the past. The rooms are a little dated and tired, they could do with a revamp. Clean enough but looks like time has taken a toll on the furniture and carpets. The pool is a nice facility as is the gym, no complaints there. The lack of any food provision is a little inconvenient as you have to venture out for meals. The onsite cafe opens at 7am for coffee and they sell pastries and yogurt etc which is adequate but not exactly 4 star. There is a little shop/kiosk selling snacks and amenities 24/7 at premium prices. The on site steakhouse is decent but quite pricey for what it is. Overall it’s ok and does the basics right as a business hotel, sometimes that’s all you need.

Date of stay: July 2024
Trip type: Travelled on business
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2024

Thank you for choosing Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square for your recent business trip. It is great to hear that our clean rooms, reliable WiFi, and convenient location met your needs. Your feedback on the room decor and furniture is noted, and we appreciate your thoughts. The availability of our pool and gym pleased you, and we're glad they added to your stay.

We understand the convenience of on-site dining options. Although our café offers a selection of items and our steakhouse provides a dining experience, we acknowledge your perspective on the pricing and variety. The 24/7 kiosk aims to offer convenience for essentials.

We appreciate your insights and look forward to the possibility of hosting you again for another comfortable stay.

Best regards.

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Reviewed 18 July 2024

Very well located hotel close to everything you need with the added benefit of a pool - though it can be very hit and miss as to how busy it's gonna be - first use was hardly anyone about - next time it was mobbed! You can take your own food and drink providing no glass so it does become a bit of a hangout for families with young kids....great if you are one of these people not so much if you do actually want to swim. All in all a nice hotel preferable to the New York version that we travelled from.

Room tip: You can take your own food and drink to the pool area - just no glass bottles - this means it gets a little mobbed in the afternoons
Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2024

221helent, thank you for your feedback. Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square is indeed conveniently located, and we're glad that worked well for you. It is great to hear you enjoyed our pool, even with its varying levels of activity. We understand it can sometimes be busier with families. Your preference over the New York location is noted. We're looking forward to your next visit.

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Reviewed 18 July 2024

First off, they don’t tell you until you arrive at the hotel that there is a $55.00 per day garage parking fee. There is nowhere else to park your car and I found this daily fee outrageous. Next the garage is undergoing construction and there are loud noises you hear throughout the hotel. They don’t tell you this until you arrive at the hotel probably because you would cancel your reservation if you knew this. The room was good but there is no microwave in the room plus our toilet bowl in the bathroom was leaking. While I appreciate the hotel had a steakhouse which is very expensive, not everyone can afford their prices they should have somewhere else to go for cheaper fare. They tell you in their advertisement that there are many restaurants near the hotel which is not true you need to walk blocks to get somewhere decent and the blocks are long. They also don’t have any breakfast served in the hotel which is inconvenient, so in the morning you have to go outside the hotel and walk around to find somewhere to have breakfast, they just serve coffee I. The lobby but it isn’t free you have to pay for it. The pool was. Ice but it isn’t what the pictures portray, it’s not the cleanest. Sorry but I won’t be returning there are better places to stay.

Date of stay: July 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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General Manager, Guest Services / Front Office at Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square, responded to this reviewResponded 22 July 2024

Kenneth, thank you for sharing your feedback. It’s unfortunate to hear you were not satisfied with certain aspects of your stay. We aim to provide clear and accurate information about fees and amenities, and we're sorry if you felt otherwise. Maintenance work is always scheduled with guests' comfort in mind, and we apologize if it disrupted your experience.

We appreciate your comments about the room and the on-site steakhouse. The hotel is situated in an area known for its dining options, though we will consider your input about the need for more affordable choices and better breakfast offerings. Cleanliness is a top priority, and your feedback about the pool has been noted.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your detailed review.

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