The Rittenhouse vs AKA University City

Same City · Philadelphia Distance: 0.9km

Overview

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The Rittenhouse

★★★★★ 5-Star
9.0 16
Philadelphia
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AKA University City

★★★★ 4-Star
9.0 19
Philadelphia
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.9 (410)
8.7 (351)
Booking.com
8.6 (241)
8.6 (213)
Expedia
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9.2 (743)
Trip.com
9.2 (99)
8.7 (109)
Overall Average
9.0 (750)
9.0 (1,416)

Strengths & Weaknesses

The Rittenhouse AKA University City
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent location right in front of Rittenhouse Square + Spacious rooms with well-equipped kitchens are convenient for long stays
+ High-quality service from staff, including concierge and doormen + Excellent accessibility to the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University
+ Spacious and comfortable guest rooms + Many guests praise the wonderful views from the rooms
+ Convenient walking access to nearby restaurants and shopping + The swimming pool is clean and great for relaxation
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Noisy HVAC system in some rooms - Frequent mentions of expensive parking fees
- Signs of aging due to the property's history - Some complaints regarding room maintenance and housekeeping frequency
- Breakfast satisfaction is average relative to price - On-site restaurant operations can be inconsistent

Recommended For

Couples Families

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Families Business & Academic Travelers

Guest Reviews

The Rittenhouse

Booking.com 4.0 Couple

Excellent location and facilities; the concierge service was particularly outstanding.

Agoda 10.0 Family

Spacious, comfortable rooms and friendly staff; a perfect location we would definitely return to.

Agoda 8.8 Couple

The HVAC system in the room was noisy and made it difficult to sleep.

Trip.com 10.0 Other

The staff service is excellent, and the rooms are clean and well-stocked.

AKA University City

Booking.com 8.0 Family

Large, clean room with wonderful views and an excellent kitchen.

Trip.com 10.0 Business

Close to UPenn and the facilities are very new and clean.

Expedia 8.0 Solo

Convenient location.

Parking is super expensive.

Location Comparison

Distance: 0.9km

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