Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square

A rotating art gallery in the lobby sets the tone at this 439-room Center City hotel, where the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square sits directly at 18th and Market Streets in Philadelphia’s Financial District, steps from Rittenhouse Square park. The hotel operates as Philadelphia’s premier art hotel , and each of its meeting rooms is named after a famous artist. The property sits across the street from SEPTA’s Suburban Station and a few blocks from Amtrak’s 30th Street Station , making it straightforward for attendees arriving by rail or air. The hotel carries an AAA 3 Diamond rating.

The hotel offers more than 16,000 square feet of flexible event space, including 16 stylish meeting and breakout rooms that can be customized to meet your needs. The centerpiece is the 4,851-square-foot Wyeth Ballroom, which accommodates up to 600 guests. A second ballroom, the Whistler Ballroom, measures 2,128 square feet and seats up to 180 in theater configuration. Smaller artist-named rooms include the Homer Room at 816 square feet and the Hopper Room at 720 square feet. All event space sits on one level, and the hotel provides customized catering options and audiovisual support through an experienced staff.

Amenities

• In-room mini-fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board, laptop-size safe, complimentary Wi-Fi, and flat-screen television in every room
• 24/7 fitness center and 24-hour business center on property
• Seasonal outdoor heated pool, open Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Largest outdoor pool in the Rittenhouse Square district
• Suite options including a Presidential Suite
• Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate Verified Venue (HMCC-VV) designation

Event Facilities

• Over 16,000 square feet of total flexible event space
• Wyeth Ballroom, 4,851 square feet, capacity up to 600 guests
• Whistler Ballroom, 2,128 square feet, capacity up to 180 in theater-style seating
• Benton Room, 814 square feet, with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Market Street and its own private pre-function space
• 16 total meeting and breakout rooms, all on one level
• Three on-site dining and beverage outlets: The Breakfast Café, ArtBar, and Ruth’s Chris Steak House, providing catering and F&B options for groups

Local Attractions

• Within walking distance to many Fortune 500 companies in Philadelphia’s Financial District
• Pennsylvania Convention Center, 0.7 miles away
• Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, both accessible from the hotel
• The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Reading Terminal Market, and Kimmel Cultural Campus all nearby
• Walking distance to the College of Physicians, The Vue, the Pyramid Club, Academy of Natural Sciences, and The Barnes Foundation
• Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania a few minutes away

With 439 rooms, 19 suites, and over 16,000 square feet of event space across 16 named rooms, the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square carries the room inventory and meeting infrastructure needed for large corporate room blocks, convention overflow, and self-contained conferences. A dedicated convention services and catering team supports groups on-site , and the hotel’s direct access to SEPTA, Amtrak, and Philadelphia International Airport makes it a practical anchor for attendees traveling from anywhere in the region.