Rittenhouse 1715
1715 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
(877) 791-6500, (215) 546-6500, rittenhouse1715.com
Cost: $239-$699/night.
The scoop: Formerly Rittenhouse Square Bed & Breakfast, this recently renovated circa-1911 property is now a 23-room boutique hotel with a contemporary, sophisticated ambiance. Tucked away on a quiet side street, it’s convenient to Center City’s cultural, culinary, historic and retail attractions.
Amenities: Rooms decorated with art and antiques; Italian marble and tile bathrooms stocked with super-luxe Frette towels and robes; complimentary continental breakfast featuring delectable pastries from Meil Patisserie; wine reception each evening in the elegant drawing room; 24-hour concierge service.
Don’t miss: For $90, have a bottle of bubbly, chocolate-covered strawberries, a cheese and cracker tray, and a fresh flower bouquet or cake with a personal-ized message (perfect for proposals) delivered to your love nest.
