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Hotel Overview

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 19106

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel - Luxury hotel with flexible event spaces near Independence Hall

Located in the center of Philadelphia's historical district, this hotel offers contemporary accommodations with free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, Franklin Social, serves modern American cuisine. The property features flexible event spaces for business or social gatherings, complemented by catering services. Nearby attractions include Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, both within a 5-minute walk. The hotel is 3 km from Philadelphia city center and 20 km from Philadelphia International Airport. Multilingual staff, valet parking, and accessible facilities are available.

Additional perks of the hotel

- Complimentary newspaper delivered to guest rooms daily - Indoor pool open from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM - 24-hour fitness center with keycard access - Valet parking and nearby EV charging facilities - Mobile key and digital check-in options - Guest room recycling program - On-site lounge serving signature drinks and curated meals

Guest Rooms

The hotel offers 150 guest rooms with flat-screen cable TVs, Aveda bath amenities, and Keurig coffee makers. Rooms include feather pillows, plush robes, in-room safes, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Some rooms feature views of Independence Park. All accommodations have laptop-compatible workspaces, air conditioning, and en suite bathrooms with free toiletries.

Other conveniences

- Umbrella provided for guest use during stay - Hair dryer, iron, and ironing board in each room - In-room safe deposit box - Complimentary daily newspaper delivery - Pillow menu available upon request - Laptop-compatible safes

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

455 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room

Max:

3 persons

455 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room

Max:

3 persons

455 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Landscape view

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Coffee machine

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Center

Philadelphia5000 ft

Airports

Philadelphia International (PHL) 10.8 mi

Trenton-Mercer (TTN) 32.6 mi

Train

30th Street Station 1.9 mi

Metro stations

5th Street1000 ft

2nd Street1400 ft

Bus

Bus stop 8.3 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Paid Wi-Fi

USD 9.95 per day

Parking

USD 60 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Coffee shop
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Hiking
Cycling
Bowling
Mini golf

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Car rental
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

Cribs

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 19106

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401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 19106

City landmarks

Museums

National Constitution Center

2200 ft

301 Pine St

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

2100 ft

Museums

The Franklin Institute

1.5 mi

239 Arch St

Betsy Ross House

2100 ft

Washington Square

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

2100 ft

Market

Reading Terminal Market

4500 ft

Museums

Philadelphia Museum of Art

2.1 mi

Parks

Franklin Square

3400 ft

1020 South St

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

1.0 mi

Museums

Independence Seaport Museum

2800 ft

701 Arch St Seventh

The African American Museum in Philadelphia

2500 ft

532 N 7th St

Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site

1.1 mi

Museums

The Barnes Foundation

1.5 mi

Mall

Pennsylvania Convention Center

4200 ft

Aquarium

Adventure Aquarium

1.5 mi

Museums

Elfreth's Alley

3000 ft

Nearby

Museums

Independence National Historical Park

900 ft

520 Chestnut St

Independence Hall

800 ft

North 6th Street

Liberty Bell

1000 ft

Museums

Museum of the American Revolution

1000 ft

6th Street Between Market and Chestnut Streets

Liberty Bell Center

1000 ft

cnr S 6th & Chestnut Sts

Congress Hall

1900 ft

315 Chestnut Street

Science History Institute

400 ft

314 Market St # 322

Franklin Court

1000 ft

Museums

Benjamin Franklin Museum

800 ft

Museums

National Liberty Museum

500 ft

320 Chestnut St

New Hall Military Museum

500 ft

Museums

Powel House

1700 ft

Museums

National Museum of American Jewish History

1000 ft

Restaurants

Red Owl Tavern

400 ft

433 Chestnut St

Chez Ben

100 ft

401 Chestnut St

Chattime

300 ft

360 Chestnut St

Starr Restaurants

200 ft

325 Chestnut St

Stratus Lounge

500 ft

433 Chestnut St

National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant

800 ft

22 S 3rd St

The Little Lion

600 ft

243 Chestnut St

High Street on Market

1000 ft

308 Market Street

Luna Cafe

900 ft

317 Market St

Barra Restaurant

700 ft

239 Chestnut St

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

1600 ft

10 S 2nd St Old City

Karma Restaurant & Bar

1100 ft

246 Market St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

86%

loved it & would return

8.6/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

9.7

Service

8.3

Dining

6.0

John

United States of America, January 2024

7.2/10

The hotel had fantastic rooms with a great view, although they smelled like cigarette smoke at times. The service was a mix of rude and extremely courteous staff. The location was perfect for visiting museums and historical sites, but the dining experience was overpriced and limited in options.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were really nice and comfy, with a great view, but occasionally smelled like cigarette smoke.

Service

7.0

The staff were fairly rude at times but incredibly accommodating, helpful, and cheerful overall.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect for visiting museums and historical sites.

Dining

5.0

The dining was overpriced and limited in options.

Facilities

Charles

United States of America, September 2023

8.6/10

I truly enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The rooms were spacious and clean, offering a lovely view of the park. The service was top-notch with friendly and efficient staff. The location couldn't have been better, right in the heart of the old city within walking distance to major attractions. The dining options were decent but slightly expensive. Overall, a great value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were sufficiently large and clean, with a view of the park and conveniently located across from each other, which was a plus.

Service

9.0

The staff were very nice, friendly, and informative, making my experience truly enjoyable.

Location

10.0

The hotel's prime location in the old city was fantastic, offering easy access to historical sites, restaurants, and a beautiful park right across the street.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with a buffet that had adequate options, including coffee and juice, although it was a bit on the expensive side.

Facilities

9.0

The hotel facilities were great, providing all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay.

Eric

United States of America, July 2023

8.4/10

My stay at the hotel was fantastic! The rooms were incredibly clean, spacious, and comfortable, equipped with all the right amenities. The staff was exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to ensure I had a one-of-a-kind experience. The location was perfect, within walking distance of all the historic sights in town. However, the dining options were a bit limited, and the buffet could use some more variety. Despite that, the overall value for money was great.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very spacious and comfortable, probably around 400 sq ft. They were beautifully decorated and had all the necessary amenities.

Service

9.0

The staff was wonderful! They were extremely friendly and accommodating, making sure all my needs were met.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was perfect for touring, being right near historical sites in the city and across from key museums. I could easily walk to all the main attractions.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was a bit of a disappointment as the buffet had limited choices with not much variety. It would have been nice to see more options available, although it came with coffee and juice.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel facilities were adequate, offering everything I needed for a comfortable stay.