Three Most Luxurious Philadelphia Hotels

Having trouble finding a comfortable place to stay in Center City Philadelphia? Here is a list of the top three most luxurious Philadelphia hotels.

#1 Four Season Hotel

Four Season Philadelphia
One Logan Square, Philadelphia
Pennsylvania U.S.A. 19103-6933
t 1 (215) 963-1500
f 1 (215) 963-9506

http://www.fourseasons.com/philadelphia/

The Four seasons is located in Philadelphia’s Historic Logan Square, the Four Season is an elegant step into Philadelphia’s past with elegant Federal period Furnishing in a contemporary setting. The Four season is close to the Financial district, commercial district as well as the Museum district, and is located off of Philadelphia’s scenic Ben Franklin Parkway, Modeled after Paris’s Champs Elysees the Ben Franklin Parkway is a stretch of tree lined road cutting diagonally through

Philadelphia’s historic grid pattern, lined with small parks, statues, and monuments leading a path directly from City halls cupola to the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of art. Logan square is directly at its center, with the best parts of the city on either side. Nearby are the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Rodin Museum, the Museum of Natural Science and the Franklin Institute. Also nearby are JFK plaza, known as LOVE Park after the famous sculpture by Robert Indiana; a Logo also made famous in today’s pop culture by the British TV show Absolutely Fabulous. Across Logan Square is the Cathedral of SS Peter an Paul, built in 1864 by Napolean LaBrun, across Race street from were once stood the residence of the Cardinal of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. The dome of the cathedral was decorated by Constantino Brumidi (1805-90), who painted the dome of the capitol in Washington.

The Four Seasons’ Amenities include one of the cities top restaurants: The Fountain, offering 107 seats and an elegant setting, plus the 14 person Logan room for intimate private gatherings. The Fountain is acclaimed by Zagat’s as the one of the cities and the countries best restaurants, featuring a world class cuisine receiving honors from Gourmet, Bon AppÃ?©tit, and AAA. The restaurant is available for weddings, catering and special events.

Amenities also include, a full service spa featuring Naturopathica Holistic skin and body care, awhirlpool, saun indoor pool, and in room massage available Specialties and Unique Treatments include the:

Liberty facial; swann body peel treatment; Philadelphia freedom hot towel infusion; Four Seasons In One signature treatment. Spa services available 8AM to 8PM, while the facilities open at 5:30AM and close at 10PM. There is a fitness center featuring weight training, certified trainers available on request, complimentary fruit, and complimentary juice.

This five star hotel also features 364 elegant guest rooms, including 103 suites all with period style federal furnishing.

� Moderate Rooms and Superior and Deluxe Rooms measure a comfortable 390 square feet (36 square metres).

� The guest room is furnished with a working desk, armoire and reading chair.

� The full marble bathroom features a tub and shower combination.

� Moderate rooms feature views of the inner courtyard and garden while Superior rooms feature a view of the Academy of Science, City, or inner courtyard, while deluxe rooms face Logan Square or scenic Ben Franklin Parkway.

� Executive Suites are double the size of the Guest Rooms measuring 660 square feet

� The Suites living area is furnished with a sofa, lounge chairs, coffee table, TV and a writing desk.

� Suites have a choice of courtyard or city view

� One bedroom and two bedroom suites offer one marble bathroom per bedroom plus one in the living area, and offer more upscale and luxurious appointments, including views of Logan Square.

� For younger guests there are Books, complimentary movie lending, and toys and stuffed animals available as well as babysitting service within 24 hour notice.

âÂ?¢ Bed and Breakfast Packages available starting at $320 per night. Average guestroom starts at a weekday rate of $355 per night and up and a weekend rate of $260 and up. From December 15, 2005 – April 30, 2006 enjoy the Ben Franklin Package starting at $370 per night featuring luxurious accommodations, a welcome amenity, daily breakfast for 2, two two-day admission tickets at the National Constitution Center, and Valet Parking.

#2 Loews Hotel Philladelphia

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
phone: 215.627.1200

http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/philadelphia/default.asp?source=adwords

Located in a National Historic Land Marked architectural gem. The restored building, built in 1932, formerly known as the PSFS building stands as a beacon to the modernism movement in contemporary architecture.

There are 583 beautifully appointed rooms including 37 suites furnished with attractive modern dÃ?©cor. All rooms are equipped with modern conveniences perfect for the business traveler including faxes, printer, 3 telephones featuring dual line cordless phones, a T1 line for internet access and a separate modem line. All rooms have a writing desk, in-room safe, coffee maker, ironing board, iron, and chaise lounge. ADA compliant rooms are available upon request. Don’t forget to request special home sweet home amenities such as specialty pillows (foam, hypoallergenic, non-snore, neck rolls), ankle weights, Chenille Throws, Video and CD players as well as videos and CD’s, book light, night-lights, air purifiers, Sound machines, Humidifiers, putting green games, reading glasses, cummerbund and bow tie, pair of mens socks, mens belt, neck tie, lighted makeup mirror, small black evening bag, first aid kit, poncho, rubber galoshes, and even athletic clothes all available on request! The best part of it all is Lowes Philadelphia features a late checkout time of 12 noon for those late sleepers.

Ask about numerous partner programs such as 5000 bonus American Airlin miles or or 500 bonus points with Amtrak or Midwest Express Guest Rewards. Lowes Hotels has a “Good Neighbor Policy” to aid local food banks, literacy programs, welfare to work programs, conservation efforts and more programs to assist their community.

For Immediate Star Service Call 1.800.LOEWS.12

Meetings and Special Events

The Conference Center features 42,000 square feet of configurable space, with preserved period details such as Cartier Clocks, and bank vault doors accenting sleek polished black granite, carved glass, and rare woods giving the corporate meeting rooms a rare vintage urban grandeur.

The staff can handle large events apon request, and rush meetings as an emergency meeting service for last minute details and any “gotta have it now” need even at the last minute. Access sm, is a small meeting managing service to plan and confirm small meeting within 24 hour notice. For info about ACCESS call (215)231-7301.

Amenities and Features

The Lowes Philadelphia features a contemporary lounge and restaurant, SoleFood is a fusion of seafood and cutting edge culinary arts. The Menu includes healthy options and a P� Menu featuring high protein low Carb entrees typical of an Atkins or Zone type diet. Many of the Loews Hotels are featuring live entertainment and bringing in renowned artists and writers to perform and speak informally with guests during cocktail hour.

As more and more guests prefer to “cocoon in their room,” Loews Hotels are at the forefront of this trend. Examples of new in-room services include: yoga and personal trainers, a room service “bath menu” where an attendant will come and draw you a bath, and a private bartender that will mix martinis in your room.

The Lowes hotel is Pet friendly treating their four legged guests as VIP’s (Very Important Pets) with amenities including a special pet room-service menu, a welcome letter from the general manager with local pet services listed, pet toys, bedding and more (ask the concierge for their dog walking service). For guests traveling with children the hotel was rated as the number 1 for family travel by parent magazine, and now offers the Generation G program for grandparents traveling with grandchildren. Summer 2000, Loews introduced the Grade A Kids promotion, which rewards kids that have earned an A on a report card with special perks including unlimited free (non-alcoholic) drinks, special toys and school supplies, free desert with meals, and even free coffee for their parents!!

On the thirty-first floor you can find the Concierge Library featuring luxurious wood appointments, and a magnificent view.

#3 Wyndham Philadelphia

17th & Race Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
United States
Phone: 215-448-2000

http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/PHLFP/main.wnt

Locate 4 blocks from the Philadelphia convention center, this hotel is in prime location for pleasure of business. The rooms are comfortable featuring high speed internet access and ergonomic work stations. If your hungry stop by Shula’s Steak House for a satisfying cut of Prime Sirloin, ask about their special diner package featuring a $100 gift certificate for a steak dinner and a one night accommodation starting at $219 (available till Dec 31, 2005). Perhaps you are more in the mood for relaxing in their heated pool or exercising in their fully equipped fitness center. Other packages available are the family fun package, or maybe their Ben Franklin Package. The Wyndham also specializes in Weddings and Honeymoons. With its proximity to Philadelphia international Airport it is the perfect place to spend a night after a wedding before departing for the honeymoon.