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The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · Ritz-Carlton · Accessible Luxury
The 1908 Girard Trust bank was built to make an entrance: McKim, Mead & White's Pantheon dome rises over 9,000 tons of Georgia marble, with Samuel Yellin ironwork still framing the old hall. Ritz-Carlton placed its 301 rooms in the adjoining tower in 2000; Aqimero now brings Richard Sandoval's Latin American grill into the rotunda.
- 301 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: Center City / Avenue of the Arts
- Rooms from 220 sq ft (20 m²)
- Architect: McKim, Mead & White
About The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
- McKim, Mead & White designed the 1908 Girard Trust bank as a Pantheon-inspired hall facing Philadelphia City Hall.
- Nine thousand tons of Georgia marble and Samuel Yellin ironwork define the original banking room.
- Richard Sandoval's Aqimero serves Latin American grill dishes and ceviche beneath the rotunda.
History
Girard Trust Company built the Pantheon-form bank in 1908 with McKim, Mead and White. Ritz-Carlton opened in 2000, putting about 301 rooms in an adjacent high-rise behind the dome and rotunda.
The setting
At 10 South Broad Street, facing City Hall on the Avenue of the Arts. This is The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia in the Girard Trust bank, not a Main Line inn.
Restaurants and bars
- Aqimero — Restaurant · Latin American · Chef Richard Sandoval
Experiences
- Richel D'Ambra Spa + Salon treatments — Global spa rituals, massages, facials and HydraFacial, including chakra balancing and reiki, in a tranquil setting.
- Ritz Kids — Fun and educational program for children with hands-on activities about the history and culture of the city.
- Big Bus Tour — Tour of a variety of historic and iconic locations, arranged through Big Bus Tours.
- Summer Phlash Downtown Loop — Downtown loop listed among nearby local attractions on Broad Street.
Amenities
- Spa with treatment rooms, sauna, and steam room
- 30th-floor Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge
- 26,000+ sq ft meeting and event space
- 24-hour fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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