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AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
Guests can dine in comfort with meals from a favorite chef or explore local flavors at nearby Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia

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Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia offers a comfortable retreat with thoughtful amenities. Travelers appreciate the on-site library, restaurant (a.kitchen), gym, and free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff and central location earn consistent praise from past visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Platinum Residence)

Room (Platinum Residence)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Pillow-top bed
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Pillow-top bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Philadelphia, AKA Rittenhouse Square is in the city centre. Reading Terminal Market is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Pennsylvania Convention Center and Coco Key Water Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Xfinity Mobile Arena or Citizens Bank Park. Visit our Philadelphia travel guide
Map
135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street
    Walnut Street
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Spring in rittenhouse square in philadelphia pennsylvania
    Rittenhouse Square
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
    Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, USA
    Pennsylvania Convention Center
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Philadelphia_UniversityofPennsylvania_502312_02
    University of Pennsylvania
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • 19th St Station
    6 min walk
  • 30th St Station
    18 min walk
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Capital One Café
    2 min walk
  • Parc
    2 min walk
  • Di Bruno Bros
    2 min walk
  • The Dandelion
    1 min walk
  • Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria
    1 min walk

About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

Upscale hotel near Rittenhouse Square
Close to Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, AKA Rittenhouse Square provides a free food/drink shopping service, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at a.kitchen, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • 2 meeting rooms, a water dispenser and tour/ticket information
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 78 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 55-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 33 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • a.bar
  • a.kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 33 per night (75 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Property Registration Number 357998

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is AKA Rittenhouse Square pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100 per pet, per week. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at AKA Rittenhouse Square?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is AKA Rittenhouse Square located?

Located in Center City, this hotel is steps away from Walnut Street and Rittenhouse Square. Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). 19th St Station is 6 minutes by foot and 15th-16th & Locust Station is 6 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 519 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 519 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 519 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 519 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 519 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaoting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible.The rooms are beautiful and it's always awesome to stay at AKA.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at this property! The room was gorgeous. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Bar and restaurant downstairs have tasty options. The location is great with the Saturday market right across the street and walkable to everything downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff (Tina) was friendly, pleasant and professional. Also Bartender at AKA bar Emily was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, staff were great, rooms were spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend staying at this property it was very nice and perfectly located.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice stay

Large rooms and easy & friendly check in/out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent suite-lots of room and nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel! We’ll be back :)

We stayed for 3 nights and were soooo happy with our room :) 2 bed/2 bath right on Rittenhouse Square. The staff was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service. Highly recommend this hotel. Amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfectly located. Lovely and accomodating staff. Huge rooms furnished with every need. Would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Great staff, clean room. The hotel bar went out of their way to accommodate us at closing time. We had a blast and look forward to returning.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the front desk staff and valet are incredibly friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, room was clean, walls are a little dated but overall very good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will be coming back to this hotel again. Location is perfect. Everything is within walking distance. Bars and Lounges are amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, accommodating staff. Clean rooms. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Small cozy rooms. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Codruta

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, the restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and the rooms were very nice. Laundry was excellent and the bar/restaurant that were part of the hotel were excellent. It was loud in the mornings from being in the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about the property . The staff was amazing, wister was a great help and extremely nice he made the stay a joy for us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of my favorite hotels to stay at. The staff is always amazing and so accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly and helpful. Room excellent esp the shower. TV great. COuld have more frequent room upkeep. Great central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area! The best restaurants all within a block. So easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025