Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

4.0 star property
Art Deco Philadelphia hotel in Center City with a fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Park View
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
401 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
  • Independence Hall
    3 min walk
  • Liberty Bell Center
    5 min walk
  • National Constitution Center
    8 min walk
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    15 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Park View (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 41.8 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel places you in the centre of Philadelphia, steps from Independence Hall and within a short 5-minute stroll of Liberty Bell Center. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Franklin Social, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Franklin Social Bar is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. 2704 square feet (251 square metres) of event facilities include 4 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Center City hotel include National Constitution Center and Reading Terminal Market.

What's nearby

  • Independence Hall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Liberty Bell Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Reading Terminal Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • 5th St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Philadelphia University City Station - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mexico At the Bourse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red Owl Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buddakan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Franklin Social American Kitchen & Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Stratus Rooftop Lounge - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

Art Deco Philadelphia hotel in Center City with a fitness centre
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge.

Event space at this hotel measures 2704 square feet (251 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Philadelphia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 150 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • 2704 sq ft of conference space
  • 251 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers 150 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Philadelphia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per day)
  • Available in some public areas: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 29 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 13 to 27 for adults and USD 13 to 27 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Franklin Social
  • Franklin Social Bar

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free cot
  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,704 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Low-height bed (56 centimetre high)
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-width doorways (81 centimetre wide)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1990
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 25 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 13 to 27 for adults and USD 13 to 27 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 29 per day (1312 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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 cards, debit cards and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

Property Registration Number 199884

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Omni Hotel Independence
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Omni Hotel Independence Park Philadelphia
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel on 19 Dec 2024 start from AU$320.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Yep, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 60 per day.

Does Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel have a pool?

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel has an indoor pool.

What makes Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel.

Is Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

No, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
walking distance to all of Philly's history
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sibyl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and pleasant business stay
The hotel feels very safe; room was clean, bed was comfy. Nice common areas. Good service, spacious shower. Walkable to tourist attractions and nice restaurants. I would stay again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay overall! Would stay again.
We had a great stay at the Renaissance. We came for a concert. We felt like the location was great. Easily accessible to restaurants , coffee etc. Our room was clean and had all the necessities to make our stay comfortable. The staff was beyond friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good area. However wlwvator got stuck on us. THEN- we went to our room. Room 503. Smelled awful. 1/4 of the carpet was soaked. They sent someone up. They said air conditioner leaked. Only room with 2 queen beds so we were stuck. Couldn’t walk around soaked carpet. And the smell was awful!!! Felt so dirty. Disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. We used the gym and the pool. The interior design was very posh. We even ate breakfast in the hotel restaurant. A great hotel for the price. Plus it was in historic Philadelphia which made tourists trips very easy to plan and access. I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size rooms. Very homey and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DennIs

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Grant, Asheville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tub failed to drain. Staff addressed promptly, but still. Also, room oddly dark due to inadequate lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTA, JUSTICE

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERNADETTA, JUSTICE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to tourist attractions and rooms bigger than usual.

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great clean hotel with large modern rooms, centrally located hotel in old town Philly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff! Everyone is nice, knowledgeable and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy, NYC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Renaissance Philadelphia has so much potential, but needs some more attention from parent company, Marriot. The positives…great location by Independence Hall and Olde City; and large spacious rooms. Unfortunately that’s where the positives end. The hotel strangely feels like it’s abandoned, the energy feels off. The lobby/bar/restaurant space is so large and impressive, but again doesn’t live up to potential. There is a lack of hotel personnel and no one seems happy to work there. Maybe some lovely music would create better energy and more buzz. The night I was there, they had a singer performing but no one was there to watch. I think some more Marketing and PR would be beneficial. The hotel was fine, but could just be so much more with a little TLC. This review is not about bashing The Renaissance, just a recommendation that a little revamp would go a long way!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is what this property has going for it. Staff were not really friendly. Problem finding reservation then had to produce documents from Expedia to prove it. Front desk girl was not helpful. Bed was a little softer than a park bench. I would have bailed if not for the location for walking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Marc Olsen, Seattle

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely bar, lobby, entrance, restaurant and great staff. The cons are in the room itself where the furniture is old and worn and the finishes are a bit sloppy. It's extremely clean though and convenient and everything works perfectly just needs some new furniture, paint, and generally tighter construction finishes,
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024