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The Bellevue Hotel
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73.7EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100Price on request
- City
- Business
- city breaks
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #1085
The Rittenhouse
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
2,681 guest reviews analysed
210 W Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, USA
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Reader distinction
Independent luxury
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
86.9 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 2,681 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Trip.com, Booking.com and Priceline.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- wellness
- business
About The Rittenhouse
The Rittenhouse stands in Philadelphia’s Center City, offering a blend of fine dining, wellness, and leisure. The hotel features Lacroix, a restaurant where French bistro influences meet global flavours, and the Library Bar, known for classic cocktails and rare spirits. Guests can enjoy the relaxing atrium pool or book the Summer Oasis Ritual at the spa, an 80-minute seasonal escape with a signature massage. The hotel’s location provides access to city attractions and culture.
The Rittenhouse holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026, recognising its standards in hospitality. Its combination of refined dining, spa experiences, and a convenient Philadelphia address makes it a notable choice for travellers seeking comfort and quality services.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists The Rittenhouse as an EMPTYJET property for its Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, strong dining options, and spa experiences. Its exact location in Philadelphia’s Center City and blend of leisure and culinary offerings make it a reliable choice for city travellers and those seeking refined comfort.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Check-in / out
- 15:00 / 12:00
- Pets
- allowed
- Type
- City, Wellness
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — relaxing atrium pool
Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: Lacroix has evolved into a modern expression of refined dining—where French bistro influence meets global flavors
- Bar — The Library Bar is where classic cocktails, rare spirits, and thoughtful small plates come together
Wellness
- Spa — Summer Oasis Ritual At The Spa An 80-minute seasonal spa escape inspired by the warmth
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Spa & wellness
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- MICHELIN GuideOne Key
- Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
39.9499, -75.1734Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial17 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia1 field
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