Sofitel Philadelphia

Pros: Attractive interiors with jazzy furniture, good bistro, great location
Cons: Exterior is bland, but you can't always have everything

The Hotel Sofitel Philadelphia opened on May 1, 2000, occupying the shell of the former Philadelphia Stock Exchange building. Its location at 17th and Sansom Streets is very convenient for business travelers, and good for tourists as well....

Pros: Very comfortable bed, professional and knowledgeable staff, very clean and modern
Cons: Cost of rooms and food can be prohibitive

I've stayed at many hotels in Philadelphia, but none comes even close to the level of service or comfort at the Sofitel. First, the concierge and front desk staff are excellent and provide the highest level of service. They were able to book a rental ...

Pros: Concierge, restaurant's food
Cons: Service and lack of staff training

First, the good: the two hotel concierges were fantastic! Any request was instantly fulfilled with action or good recommendations! Excellent! The food at the hotel's restaurant was outstanding! Fresh, well-prepared and creative...someone back in the ...

Pros: Service, location and price
Cons: too much garlic in the Bar hummus

It was only one night but the price was right (($236) and the room was beautiful and the service was excellent (smiling and courteous)...even a fire alarm the next morning (it was time to go have breakfast anyway) could not diminish our stay's satisfaction. I have always stayed at the Westin on business but either by myself or with my fiance (we got engaged the next day) it will be the Sofitel for us. When we got into the lobby after the alarm there was fresh coffee and cookies provided by the manager (in a sweater after being called into emergency Sat. duty). The Bar was likewise welcoming but the hummus platter had enough garlic to scare Dracula back to Romania.