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The Rittenhouse
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Independent · High Luxury
The Rittenhouse is the hotel on Rittenhouse Square, opened as apartments in 1924 and long the square's only true hotel. Its 118 rooms look onto the park, and Lacroix is the French dining room facing the trees. The house belongs to Leading Hotels of the World, Michelin has given it One Key, and Forbes rates it Four-Star for 2026, on the square Philadelphia society has always used.
- 118 rooms
- Opened 1989
- Neighborhood: Rittenhouse Square
About The Rittenhouse
- The only hotel directly on Rittenhouse Square, from a 1920s apartment building.
- Lacroix is the French restaurant looking onto the park.
Restaurants and bars
- Lacroix — Restaurant · French · Chef Eric Leveillee
- The Library Bar — Bar
- Bar 210 — Bar
- Mary Cassatt Tea Room — Café
Experiences
- Autumn Bliss Signature Massage — Seasonal massage infused with Lola's Apothecary botanicals, with personalized aromatherapy blend, concluding by the heated pool with a signature whiskey and hot apple cider cocktail.
- Holiday Magic on the Square — Seasonal celebration with refined holiday dining and bespoke winter spa experiences set against Rittenhouse Square.
- Fine dining at the restaurant overlooking Rittenhouse Square — Premier French dining with a seasonal menu featuring Parisian gnocchi, steak frites and fresh seafood.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards (2025)
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