No doubt about it: Philly is a top spot for museums, historic sites, restaurants and nightlife. But experiencing all of the city’s incredible sites, tastes and excursions takes time. Luckily, the city offers plenty of great hotels to serve as your home base for a weekend or well beyond.
Of course, Philly’s varied hotels — with more than 13,000 walkable rooms to Center City alone — feature top-level in-house dining, fantastic fitness centers, lavish spas and salons, and inspired common spaces.
But among the plethora of perks is an intriguing selection beyond what you might expect. Think amenities that go above-and-beyond, as well as hidden and unexpected extras only the most experienced travelers know to ask for.
If that sounds intriguing to you, read on to explore a dozen Philly hotel properties offering a little something special.
The Suites at Guild House Hotel
From Betsy Ross to Dolley Madison, Philadelphia women have always made history. Members of the turn-of-the-century women’s club New Century Guild advocated for women in the growing workforce. The group was headquartered in an unassuming 19th-century rowhouse in Washington Square West, a National Historic Landmark now home to the Guild House Hotel. The boutique property honors New Century’s legacy through 12 suites inspired by Guild members, each adorned with furniture, art and more tied to a member’s story, from the brass lamps in Guild President Edith Brubaker’s suite to the textured fabrics of NAACP founding member Florence Kelley’s.
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