Westin Philadelphia

99 S. 17th St., at Liberty Pl., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, USA, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Fodor's Choice
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Why We Like It

It's centrally located, keeps it simple and doesn't try to outshine its surroundings, instead, it makes your business or leisure trip easy here while you enjoy the abundance of nearby Center City, Rittenhouse, the Historical district and more. You can stay in your hotel the whole time but we understand you don't want to so concierges and the New Balance program help you get outside. The Westin has class and lacks pretension in a great way and the prices are nice too.

Fodor's Expert Review

If luxurious accommodations and plenty of shopping are your top priorities, you're not going to beat the Westin. The 15-story structure sits between the twin blue towers of Liberty Place and near the Shops at Liberty Place, where you can find more than 70 stores, boutiques, and restaurants as well as the observation deck, highest view in the city. The hotel's rooms underwent substantial renovations in 2014, adding contemporary touches like sleeker furniture, modern bath facilities, and updated wall decor and carpeting. The top-notch fitness center features video monitors on each treadmill. If you prefer privacy while you work out, ask for a room with its own fitness equipment. Winthorpe & Valentine, the hotel's new restaurant, serves eclectic comfort food with locally grown organic products.

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Room

Standard rooms have a Westin Heavenly® Bed, two thick terry robes, and Starbucks® coffeemakers. A wooden workspace has a two-line telephone, data port and an in-room safe. Rooms are self-controlled for heat and A/C, have flat-screen TVs with channels and a dangerous minibar.

Tip Pets are no charge and get their own Heavenly ® Bed for pets.

Bathroom

The baths are all Italian marble with tub and pressure head shower combination with a curtain. Westin Heavenly ® white tea scented products are provided, you can call housekeeping for forgotten amenities. Robes by request.

Lobby

Upon first entering, you will be at the street level entry lobby which is connected to the shopping mecca Liberty Pace. Take the elevator upstairs to check in where muted blues, turquoise lounges and chairs and Philadelphia paintings and maps greet the weary business traveler.

Gym

Open 24/7 with life fitness treadmills, one peloton bike, ellipticals, free weights and water and towels.

Tip Their "pack light stay fit" program with New Balance gives you exercise gear on request.

Dining

Winthorpe and Valentine (named after the characters in the movie "Trading Places" filmed across the street) serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and has classics in addition to of "superfoods rx" healthy options like green juices and power smoothies. Signatures include jumbo lump crab cakes and giant salads.

Drinking

Winthorpe and Valentine also has an extensive wine list, beers on tap (Yards local brand is always present) and a craft cocktail list with drinks like the "I-95 South" tequila with mint and limed named after the highway that takes you from Florida to New York.

What's Nearby

Getting Around

You're good on foot in Center City just next to the Rittenhouse square area.

1 minute walk to Suburban Station to get to the airport

10-minute walk to the Walnut/Locust stop on the Orange subway line which takes you the stadiums in South Philly

Restaurants

Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse (2-minute walk) is a chain worth dining at.

Stephen Starr's swanky Continental Midtown (5 minute walk) is the two-level martini bar and upscale American diner.

Barbuzzo (5-minute walk) is a farm-fresh chich Italian themed it place with amazing pizzas and cocktails.

Bars

Here are 20-year concierge Richard Hoffman's favorites:

R2L (1-minute walk) technically in the same building as the Westin is on the 37th floor of Liberty Place and has amazing aerial views and posh cocktails.

Misconduct Tavern (10-minute walk) is a mid-scale nautical sports bar with a wide selection of beer and lots of local sports fans.

Ladder 15 (-minute walk) is an upscale two-floor beer and cocktail hall great for unwinding after work.

Quick Facts

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 800-937–8461;215-563–1600