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Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia

In the heart of Center City Philadelphia. Seven miles from the Philadelphia International Airport. 6 Blocks to Amtrak 30th Street Station. 1 block from SEPTA Regional Rail. Within blocks of the historic district, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Institute Science Museum, Rittenhouse Square, Avenue of the Arts and the Philadelphia Zoo. 

Each of our 445 guestrooms includes mobile executive workstations, 25” cable TVs with pay-per-view movies on demand, coffeemakers, hairdryers, irons with full-size ironing boards and data ports. Complimentary wired High Speed Internet Access in all guestrooms. Sonesta Hotel Philadephia executive levels feature guestrooms with bathrobes, turndown service, upgraded amenities and access to a private lounge. 

Recently renovated lobby, all corridors, and second floor meeting space. We have enhanced our beds to provide a new level of comfort with seven pillows, a plush duvet, luxurious sheets and a pillow-top mattress. Our Sleep Advantage program is a holistic approach to a better night’s sleep. In addition to comfortable new beds, the program includes the following: Guaranteed Wake-up Call; Quiet Zone Floors; Sleep Amenities- ear plugs, night light, eye mask, drape clip, linen spray; Sleep CD, and Relaxation Tips. Outdoor rooftop swimming pool with sundeck. 24-hour health and fitness center- free weights, nautilus and cardio equipment. 

Multilingual staff. Same-day valet service. On-site laundry. 24-hour Business Center. Valet parking adjacent to the hotel. Elephant and Castle, located on the lobby level, offers casual dining in an English style pub. Perfect for a business luncheon or a romantic evening for two. Open daily from 6 a.m. to Midnight, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Café Express serves specialty coffees, baked goods and light fare. 27 miles from Sesame Place.

Valet parking fee of $42.00 per night (Sunday through Thursday) and $38.00 per night (Friday-Saturday) with in and out privileges anytime. Parking fee not included in package.

Hotel Amenities

  • Airport Transportation
  • Conference Center
  • Business Center
  • Cocktail Lounge
  • Complimentary Newspaper
  • Fitness Center
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Laundry Services
  • Room Service
  • Restaurant

Room Amenities

  • Cable Television
  • Pay-Per-View Movies
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • In-Room High Speed Internet
  • In-Room Coffee Maker
  • In-Room Refrigerator
  • Handicap Rooms
  • Non Smoking Rooms Available
Check In Time: 4:00 pm
Check Out Time: 12:00 pm
FROM BALTIMORE, WASHINGTON, D.C., PRINCETON, AND ALL POINTS NORTH AND SOUTH VIA I-95:
Take I-95 to Exit 22 for 676 West to Central Philadelphia. Go 1 mile to the Broad Street Exit. Follow on 15th Street to J.F.K. Boulevard (5th Light) and turn right. Go 4 blocks to 19th Street and turn left. At the next light, Market Street, turn left. The hotel is located on the right side. The garage entrance is just before the main entrance to the lobby. 

FROM NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, AND ALL POINTS NORTHEAST- VIA N.J. TURNPIKE:
Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 4, Philadelphia/Camden. Take 73 North to 38 West, then follow signs for the Ben Franklin Bridge/30 West. Once across the bridge, follow 676 West 1 mile to the Broad Street Exit. Follow 15th Street to J.F.K. Boulevard (5th light) and turn right. Proceed 4 blocks to 19th Street and turn left. At next light, Market Street, turn left. The hotel is located on the right side. The garage entrance is just before the main entrance to the lobby.