The Best Family-Friendly Hotels to Book in Philadelphia

Best family hotel in Philadelphia? It could well be this one. The Rittenhouse Hotel knows its place: overlooking the city’s 17th-century Rittenhouse Square from its angled windows. Ballrooms, crystal chandeliers and daily high tea uphold a sense of refined elegance; so do glass-cased fashions from Boyds for that little number you might’ve forgotten. The location is unbeatable for strolls in the park. If you’d like to stretch your legs in the direction of a bite, Tortorice’s (speciality sandwiches) and Metropolitan Bakery are a block or two away.

Philadelphia kid-friendly hotels don’t come more head-turning than this favorite, on the western side of 17th Street. Sofitel has a whimsical aesthetic – imagine walking into a 3D collage of shape, color and texture. The hotel displays local art and relies on softened lighting – all in all, a welcome reprieve from the heat of the street and the clamor of horns. The Sofitel has a less refined air that larger groups may find welcome – as a result, it’s particularly family-friendly, and well positioned for visits to the Barnes Foundation and the shopping district. Content to stay in? Large glass windows afford fine views of downtown.