AKA Rittenhouse Square

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Bar (on property)
Room (Platinum Residence) | Frette Italian sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets
Exterior
Lobby
Suite (Rittenhouse Residence) | Living area | 55-inch TV with cable channels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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135 South 18th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103
  • Place, Walnut Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Rittenhouse Square
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania Convention Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Platinum)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Residence)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 63 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum with Library)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 102 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Platinum Residence)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (with Den)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 91 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Suite, 1 Bedroom (Platinum)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite (Rittenhouse Residence)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About this property

AKA Rittenhouse Square

A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a business centre, concierge services and dry cleaning. Limited housekeeping is available.
AKA Rittenhouse Square offers 78 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets and down duvets. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

AKA Rittenhouse Square's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rittenhouse Square. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast offered for a fee
  • Services include free food shopping service, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Rittenhouse Square and 14 minutes on foot from Pennsylvania Convention Center
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly AKA Rittenhouse Square.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Philadelphia hotel.

Guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
A.kitchen – On-site restaurant.
A.bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
A complimentary food shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (USD 33 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • a.bar
  • a.kitchen

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (79 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 35.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 29.09 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 to 30.00 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 33 per night (75 ft away)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 35.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
This property is professionally cleaned
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number 357998

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AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 518 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Will

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Scott, Baltimore

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Orlando

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at AKA Rittenhouse and, unfortunately, the experience was disappointing overall. The room did not have curtains, so at night the street lighting outside fully illuminated the room, making it very difficult to sleep. Because the room was at street level, every noise could be heard clearly—people walking by and talking, cars passing, and trash trucks early in the morning. Getting a full night’s rest was nearly impossible. The heater in the room was poorly set up and did not function well. The elevator consistently smelled like fried food, and there was no true hotel lobby. The small lobby area that did exist also had a strong odor of fried food, which was unpleasant. That said, the hotel staff was excellent. The front desk personnel were professional, friendly, and very helpful. Unfortunately, while the service was great, the condition and setup of the hotel itself did not meet expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Sandwich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t realize we had booked a Penthouse room. It was HUGE! And beautiful. Only strange thing was there was only one bathroom even though it’s a 2 bedroom “apartment “. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH, Vienna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is incredible.The rooms are beautiful and it's always awesome to stay at AKA.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this gem of a hotel. Parking is a bit of an issue but otherwise all great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We will definitely be back! Great location, staff friendly and helpful! Tip top facilities. Restaurant and bar - great!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold in the first room prompted the upgrade, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

KIN KWAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This extended stay property should not be considered a hotel. It’s literally falling apart. The ceiling mounted AC unit cover fell down almost on my wife’s head. The cover and the unit were filthy. They moved us to another room which had an extremely loud AC unit and the toilet was coming off the wall. The cabinets were starting to delaminate and the furniture was very cheap. Toilet room was tiny and the shower was next to the tv. No daily cleaning and the dark brown carpet hides the stains. The location is good but the hotel put a damper on our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Colleen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay at this property! The room was gorgeous. Staff was extremely nice and helpful. Bar and restaurant downstairs have tasty options. The location is great with the Saturday market right across the street and walkable to everything downtown. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Deirdre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff (Tina) was friendly, pleasant and professional. Also Bartender at AKA bar Emily was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shizuka

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jared

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025