About this property

Located 2 blocks from the Locust Train Station and the historic Rittenhouse Square, this boutique hotel features 24-hour concierge service, nightly turndown service, and rooms with plasma flat-screen TVs. The accommodations at Rittenhouse 1715 are equipped with free Wi-Fi and iPod docking stations. They offer traditional décor and marble bathrooms. Some rooms are furnished with fireplaces. Tea, coffee and pastries are served daily at this smoke-free Philadelphia hotel. The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Company hides behind an unmarked door through the lobby, it caters to a crowd that favors dark corners, low light, Coltrane tunes, and come-hither cocktails. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Thomas Jefferson University and the Benjamin Franklin House are one mile from Rittenhouse 1715. Independence Hall is less than 10 minutes away by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Philadelphia, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Decor, location, size of room, toiletries, cleanliness, friendly staff, hotel dog.
George
United States United States
The location was central and in a nice neighborhood. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Very nice breakfast, and amenities.
Maria
Italy Italy
Stephan was very helpful. The building is old but recently renewed Amenities are from molton brown and size of the flat was huge.
Maire
Ireland Ireland
Beautiful hotel in a historic building just off Rittenhouse Sqiuare. Really comfortable beds, complimentary tea/coffee water and a great continental breakfast. But it was the super friendly staff that made the hotel stand out, particularly the...
Sandra
United States United States
The room was large, comfortable and well appointed.
Barbara
Germany Germany
This was a pleasant hotel and is very well located in Philadelphia. The beds were comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the breakfast was a nice, varied continental buffet. There were plenty of restaurants in the immediate area....
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our room was lovely, breakfast was great, friendly helpful staff
Christine
United States United States
The bed was amazing, and So comfortable. The staff was very accommodating.
Maria-lisa
United States United States
Friendly and welcoming staff made our stay. We were upgraded to a ground floor suite that just made our experience special. Many thanks!
Ashling
Ireland Ireland
such a wonderful location and staff could not have been nicer. Great having a full bar on site that was loads of fun

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years
Cot upon request
Free

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

License number: 00-001283935