Rittenhouse 1715, a Boutique Hotel, is a Unique Philadelphia Lodging Choice

Rittenhouse 1715, A Boutique Hotel, is a small lodging establishment located in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of downtown Philadelphia. Formerly the Rittenhouse Square Bed and Breakfast, the hotel sits on a quiet, tree-lined side street and is gaining a reputation as one of the best small hotels in the area.

This boutique hotel, modeled after similar hotels in Europe, features only 23 guest rooms and, quite often, the entire facility is occupied by one group, including corporations who send employees to Philadelphia for conferences, family reunions, or even bridal parties and their guests. Patrons can choose from standard, superior, or deluxe rooms, junior suites, or two specially designed suites - the Rittenhouse and the Presidential. Standard rooms include 1 king or 2 queen beds, a lovely marble bathroom, plush bathrobes, iPod hookup, CD players, large screen plasma TVs, hairdryers, complimentary morning newspapers, and upscale spa-quality toiletries. Superior rooms also include rain showers and writing desks. Deluxe guest rooms also include a fireplace.

The two Junior Suites at Rittenhouse 1715 include king rooms with fireplaces or a large sitting area with a sofabed. Both boast a marble bathroom and lovely traditional or modern furnishings. The more expensive suites include lavish furnishings, fireplace, plasma TVs, walk-in showers with rain showerhead, separate sitting area, and a large writing desk with data port and wireless internet. The Presidential Suite includes two stories and a 37-inch plasma television.

Rittenhouse 1715, a Boutique hotel, is a non-smoking facility. Guests enjoy 24-hour concierge service, complimentary wine each evening served in the elegant Drawing Room, and an excellent continental breakfast served every morning. The hotel does not have its own parking lot but there are several lots in the neighborhood that can accommodate overnight guests. There is also limited street parking available. The hotel offers tips on where to find the best parking rates.

While the hotel doesn't have its own restaurant, there are myriad eateries located within a short walking distance of Rittenhouse 1715. In addition, there is much shopping in the area and plenty of museums and other attractions including The Philadelphia Art Museum, The Rodin Museum, the Franklin Institute, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Reading Terminal, and many more. Theaters and historic attractions are also close by as are myriad night spots including jazz clubs and concert venues like the Kimmel Center and The Academy of Music.

This hotel offers a handful of package options as well and they often change with the seasons. The Romance Package, for example, includes in-room champagne, a food tray, and cakes with a message of the guest's choice. Midweek packages offer sizeable discounts on overnight accommodations and additional packages may include admission to an area museum. Gift cards are also available and make an excellent present for any occasion.