AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rittenhouse Residence) | Living area | 55-inch TV with cable channels
Exterior
Lobby
Room (Platinum Residence) | Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $332
$285 nightly
$332 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 6 - Jul 7

Explore the area

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135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Walnut Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 936 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 678 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1098 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room (Platinum Residence)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 980 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Penthouse)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rittenhouse Residence)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

With a stay at AKA Rittenhouse Square, you'll be centrally located in Philadelphia, steps from Rittenhouse Square and 14 minutes by foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from City Hall and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Fairmount Park.

What's nearby

  • Walnut Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Parc - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Capital One Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Di Bruno Bros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Dandelion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Borromini - ‬1 min walk

About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

AKA Rittenhouse Square offers 78 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and down comforters. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and bike parking.
Enjoy a meal at a.kitchen, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
A.kitchen - Onsite restaurant.
A.bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 center

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (31 inch wide door)
  • Lever door handles
  • 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
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Crib (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 available

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 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
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night

Property 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
  • Housekeeping is 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
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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AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 396 out of 544 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 544 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 544 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 544 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 544 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and beautiful rooms, comfy bed, friendly and thoughtful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff at front desk (Juliet) was warm, friendly, knowledgeable and the restaurant on site was terrific. A unique menu, wonderful staff. Parking though we had to walk in wind and rain was convenient enough.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff, amenities, room was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, comfortable bed and chairs, very helpful staff, nice amenities, everything in the room worked well.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We eventually got seated at the bar and it was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service. The room service food was phenomenal as they let you order from the restaurant downstairs. The room was gigantic and very comfortable. Staff were all very nice and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yaoting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great customer service! Spotless room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Yaoting

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this gem of a hotel. Parking is a bit of an issue but otherwise all great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We will definitely be back! Great location, staff friendly and helpful! Tip top facilities. Restaurant and bar - great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always love coming back to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t realize we had booked a Penthouse room. It was HUGE! And beautiful. Only strange thing was there was only one bathroom even though it’s a 2 bedroom “apartment “. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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