AKA Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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About the Hotel
The luxury of a five-star hotel, the access of a premier location, the convenience of high tech amenities, and the comfort of a home away from home - AKA Rittenhouse Square brings everything together in one impeccably designed building sitting proudly on what may be Philadelphia's most bustling corner, 18th & Walnut. Respectfully transformed with stylish, up-to-the-minute interiors that still preserve the building's magnificent historic facade, AKA's extended-stay building is at the heart of this city known as the "Birthplace of America". With sleek lines and stylishly contemporary decors, each spacious apartment provides all of the comforts of home, along with the service and amenities of a luxury hotel - for best of both worlds.
Location
AKA Rittenhouse Square
135 South 18th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19103
Nearest Airport: PHL
Features and Amenities
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Spa Services
- Housekeeping Service
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet Access
- In-Room Amenities
- Direct Dial Telephones
- DVD Players
- Satellite Television
- Fully-Equipped Kitchen
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Luxury Linens
- Pillow Menu
- Radio & CD Players
- Nearby
- Historic Sites
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Parks
- Theatres
- Interests
- City
Reviews for AKA Rittenhouse Square
Always a pleasure
My husband and I are repeat guests (every other month when possible) to visit family. I cannot imagine a better place to stay - the location and spacious suites with full kitchens make for a perfect "home away from home." Special thanks to Bianca, Juliet, Tina and Wister who unfailingly greet guests with smiles and a guarantee that return visits are always a pleasure. Tony, your assistance with booking is always greatly appreciated.
jazzbird925 - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Mr. Whister’s Smile Is the 5th Star at a.k.a. Rittenhouse—Location Perfect, Hospitality Unmatched
If I could give six stars for location, I would—then add another constellation for the people. This corner of 18th & Walnut puts you exactly where you want to be: Rittenhouse Square’s leafy heartbeat is literally your front yard, the city’s best coffee is a 90-second stroll, and every restaurant worth a reservation is within a five-minute radius. But the real GPS coordinate you need to bookmark is the front desk, because that’s where you’ll find Mr. Wistor. He is the living embodiment of “travelers don’t remember the thread-count, they remember the thread of kindness.” From the moment I stepped through the door, his smile hit me like the first sip of hot soup on a cold day. Genuine, warm, disarming. Mr. Wistor were there to greet me each morning. a.k.a. has the address, but he gives it a soul. every single time I walked past the front desk—whether I was headed out at 6am or dragging back at midnight after a long workday —Mr. Whister looked up, flashed that sun-rise of a smile, and somehow made me feel like the day had been waiting just for me. Tentative, caring, he’d ask if I needed water, an umbrella, or just a “you got this” nod. Tiny moments, but they brightened every block of my day.
Miao W
Nice hotel
The room is simple and clean, and its location makes it convenient to go anywhere. I really like Mr. wister's considerate service.
zheming y
Good experience!
We spent a really good time in the hotel, the front desk Wister was very kind and helpful to us. A very memorable experience!
Yunling S
Second visit, but won’t be the last!
This was our second time staying at the aka Rittenhouse. It was fabulous just like the first. The staff is superb and gave us great recommendations for restaurants and bars. The suite was incredible and a great value for the amount of space, the location is central and the Square itself makes you feel like you are part of the Philly family.
Deborah K
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