"The central location makes this a business traveler's dream, so don't be surprised to witness some expense-account posturing in the Vault cigar lounge."

"You'll feel like you're checking into the Pantheon when you enter this neoclassical hotel set in a century-old bank building." Full review

"Old World class with a thoroughly modern spa, bistro and bar on Philly’s main drag." Full review

"The Ritz is housed in a stunning 1904 bank building designed after the Pantheon, and its grand rotunda lobby delivers serious "wow" factor." Full review

"This exquisite, five-diamond luxury hotel sits directly across from City Hall in the former Girard/Mellon Bank Building."

"This hotel captures first place when it comes to high-octane commercial hospitality." Full review

"Visitors are inevitably stunned by the architectural splendor found both inside and out of the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia."

"The rooms, service and ambiance are of course unmatched, and even stopping by for a post-dinner desert at the cathedral-like lobby bar will make you feel more well-heeled than you should."

"A "ton of ornate marble" and the "unique" lobby bar beneath a 140-ft. tile dome set the stage for "historic" "luxury" at this former beaux arts bank across from City Hall."

"This Ritz possesses one of the most lavish lobbies in North America, modelled after the Pantheon." Full review

"Friendly hostel wedged between Independence Hall National Park and Old City, with bunk beds from $30, some private rooms and free games, tea and coffee. No curfews."

"Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park." Full review

"Male, female and coed dorms and eight private rooms which feature a queen-sized bed and bunk beds or two sets of bunk beds with a private living area." Full review

"Cash-strapped visitors to Philly are in luck, because this stalwart hostel is planted right in the heart of Old City, just a few blocks from the marquee sights of Independence National Historic Park—the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and all the rest—and right in the middle of the neighborhood's picturesque cobblestoned streets lined by restaurants, art galleries, bars, boutiques, and colonial-era sights" Full review

"The Old City's best hostel is hidden down an alley and spans both sides of the street." Full review