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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel vs Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City

Both The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park and Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City are praised by travel writers. Overall, The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park scores significantly higher than Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City. The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park comes in at 80 with praise from 8 publications like Frommer's, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
7 / 10
401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $119 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This small, polished corner hotel banks on its terrific Independence National Historical Park location, less than a block from Old City's trendy restaurant and gallery scene." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"If you came to Philly to admire its revolutionary past, this hotel should be near the top of your list."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Marble-clad hotel near Philly’s historic sites, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This four-star, four-diamond hotel has large-sized rooms with marble bathrooms."
Zagat Zagat
3.7
"The "mix of historic feel and modern comforts" and other "innlike" qualities of this small hotel provide an oasis in the "middle of the hustle and bustle" of Old City."
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Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City
Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Center City
7 / 10
One East Penn Square, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $103 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The largest hotel in the state, and then some, the thrice-incarnated Philadelphia Marriott is high volume -- and surprisingly high service." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Inspired views of City Hall and a position at the centre of Center City make this an appealing choice."
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Though this hotel's higher floors have decent views in all directions, we highly recommend that you ask for a suite in the hotel's southwest corner.
Gayot Gayot
"Located right across the street from City Hall, the Residence Inn by Marriott Philadelphia City Center provides spacious and comfortable suite accommodations."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Originally the Market Street National Bank, this building from the 1920s has a beautifully restored Art Deco facade." Full review