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Reviews of Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States of America

#32 of 89 hotels in Philadelphia

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 271 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel close to everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pool was horrible and disappointing; it had so much chloride that it hurt your eyes to enter the room. My kids could only stay for 30 minutes before they started to cough, and their eyes were bright red. One of the main reasons I chose this hotel was the indoor pool; it was very disappointing to the sons.

    The room was spacious and peaceful. The bed was extremely comfortable, and the blackout curtains created a perfect sleeping environment.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location excellent. Front staff outstanding Two Joe's...great !!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    Very adequate accommodation for our needs
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room lighting was poor, very few toiletries provided, internet kept disconnecting!

    Room size was great, very comfy bed. Location good, close to Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 7, 2024

    9.0
    Sleep was great, customer service was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price

    Clean, customer service, and valet parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool

    Great location, relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    8.0
    Great first stay in Philadelphia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Staff were friendly - service sometime slow at busy times. WIFI should be free.

    Large room with scenic view - fabulous location close to historical sites.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    A decent place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food in the restaurants (multiple restaurants served the hotel) was not fresh. The walls were thin. The furniture was old.

    The staff was phenomenal! Its location. The cleanliness of the facility. Superior!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    7.0
    Wonderful location but surprising shortcomings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we asked for an extra blanket or duvet for the bed, room service did not react. There were no drawers, insufficient shelves and closet space forcing us to live out of our suitcases.

    Breakfast in itself was fine but the delivery was consistently and excruciatingly slow, which stole valuable touring time.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel in a good location at a reasonable price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The food! While the menu looked interesting, the food we ordered was not good.

    The room was very spacious and had just the view we were looking for. We were allowed early check-in and really appreciated the late check out time of noon. Clean and comfortable. Room included a mini fridge which we took advantage of. Appreciated the friendly and prompt room service but wouldn’t eat there again. Dinner was not enjoyable and breakfast wasn’t good either. How can you mess up poached eggs? We will definitely return but we’ll arrange for food outside the hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    8.0
    good vacation with family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Dining staff was very nice which is half the battle but very forgetful and seemed to lack training. It was a little annoying when they would forget the same things 3 days in a row. like a spoon, toast, butter, meat on the side and when you reminded them they forgot again.

    Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful stay in Old City
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The pool was very small and not kept up well. Some elements of the room could use some updating/fixing.

    The location was impeccable! The staff were so so friendly and welcoming. The bed was very comfortable and our view of the historic area was great. The gym was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 27, 2023

    9.0
    I enjoyed my time in and at hotel and touring the area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one dining choice

    Location, staff, room size, comfortable beds. Cleanliness

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great location. many good restaurants in the neighborhood. Very historic location.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    dark rooms expensive noisy

    location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2023

    9.0
    Great Stay In Historic Philly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not like the white supervisor who, when she was asked by the front desk agent about being able to look up my Marriott Bonvoy membership using my email address... She lied and said no, it couldn't be used. And, then, this supervisor walked away. I knew she was lying because the African American supervisor had already stated that they could look it up. So, when the African American supervisor came back to the desk, she was able to shoe the front desk agent how to look up my account using my email address with NO problem. I booked a room with a view, and I thought that view would be more of the park. I got more of a full view of the marble looking bank and less greenery and brick buildings that are in the historic area. However, I was able to see some of the city landacape and what appeared to be a bridge in the distance, so that was lovely. The bed was not too comfy. It was hard. The desk chair in my room had seen better days. It needs to be retired to the furniture park in the sky.

    I loved the 2 hospitable African American ladies who helped to check me in. One lady was a supervisor, and it appeared the other lady was new to the front desk and in training mode. It's not a problem, just something I noticed. They were both friendly and pleasant. They helped to make sure I was able to utilize my Marriort Bonvoy membership for free WiFi access and bottled waters. They looked up my account using my email address, which was helpful. The hotel lobby area was nice and colorful. I liked the historic touches and decorations throughout the hotel and in my room. My booking included American breakfast, which was really good, and the server was nice. The location is everything. I was only a few feet away from the historic sights I came to see. I used public transportation during my stay, and this hotel is close to it. There's complimentary ice cold, infused water by the elevators, which was quite refreshing because it was hot in Philly!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    9.0
    A comfortable two night stay at the Renaissance in Philly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Wi-Fi was poor for such a large hotel.

    Very polite & helpful staff. Large & comfortable rooms. We enjoyed a breakfast outside on the terrace. Iced cold water available to guests in the lobby. Nice bar.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    8.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 1 night

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  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    9.0
    Loved it!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The pool was too cold and needs updating. Having to change rooms due to an air conditioning issue was a pain, but I was moved from 6th floor to 9th floor so I profited from a better view and they compted me a drink at the bar so that was nice compensation for the hassle of moving.

    Excellent location close to the main attractions and great night life. Superb gym. Good food and drink at the bar. All staff super friendly and helpful. The aircon in my room was not working and they sent the engineer to help. After troubleshooting and not able to resolve the issue they moved me up to a new room.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 26, 2023

    9.0
    Loved it & would book again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Windows were dirty / had a park view- windows dirty from outside.

    Location & Cleanliness

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2023

    7.0
    For the kind of visit it was ok, but for a few more dazs not
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was not good, particular for foreign people. not eugh food wa provided

    location was very good

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 5, 2023

    9.0
    Everything was delightful in this wonderfully located hotel in the heart of all the history!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Great - good and plenty! Great selection

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2023

    9.0
    Overall amazing hotel in a great location with a pricey restaurant built in
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No continental breakfast

    Location, comfort, aesthetic

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2023

    8.0
    I will stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    concierge was hidden

    location, decor

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Park View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    bar / breakfast area was not as clean as expected in a 4-star hotel

    perfect location for old town visit

    Stayed in April 2023

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