The Franklin on Rittenhouse, A Boutique Hotel

Hotels
9.6 (389 reviews)
1715 Rittenhouse Square , Philadelphia , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise from nearby stairs
Room maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.99
Room was clean, but some areas and carpets had issues.
Service
9.99
Staff were friendly, helpful, and made guests feel welcomed.
Location
10
Perfect location for exploring Rittenhouse, central to everything.
Room Quality
8.95
Rooms were spacious but had issues like noise and maintenance needs.
Amenities
8.98
Basic amenities were present, but some aspects like minibar were lacking.
Value for Money
9.94
Overall decent value but some might feel for the price, expectations weren't met.
Food and Beverage
9.99
Complimentary breakfast was appreciated; options were adequate though limited.
Overall Experience
9.99
Despite minor issues, the overall stay was enjoyable and memorable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 06:13

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel Near Rittenhouse Square

Exceptional Services: Enjoy 24-hour concierge and nightly turndown service at Rittenhouse 1715.

Elegant Accommodations: Relax in rooms with plasma flat-screen TVs, marble bathrooms, and some with cozy fireplaces.

Convenient Location: Just 2 blocks from Locust Train Station, explore nearby attractions like Rittenhouse Square and Benjamin Franklin House.

Experience the charm and convenience of Rittenhouse 1715 - book your stay now for an unforgettable Philadelphia getaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Early check-in is available upon request, subject to availability, and may incur a fee that varies depending on the time of arrival.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PHL

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 389 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.99
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.98
Value for Money: 9.94
Food and Beverage: 9.99
Overall Experience: 9.99
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avis820 Family
10
Awesome place
Pros:

Excellent location, friendly stuff and very nice bar and rooms. Highly recommended and not expensive

2026-06-23 via Tripadvisor
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Fabio couple br
10
Uma estadia impecável: localização perfeita no melhor bairro da Filadélfia.
Pros:

Tive uma experiência simplesmente excepcional neste hotel e posso dizer, sem exagero, que foi uma das melhores hospedagens que já tive.

A localização é absolutamente perfeita. Situado em um dos melhores bairros da Filadélfia, o hotel permite explorar a cidade com enorme facilidade. Restaurantes, cafés, atrações turísticas, lojas e tudo o que você precisa estão a poucos minutos de distância. Para quem quer conhecer a cidade a pé ou aproveitar ao máximo a estadia, a localização é um diferencial enorme.

Além disso, o que realmente torna este lugar especial é a equipe. Todos os funcionários com quem tive contato foram extremamente prestativos, educados, simpáticos e genuinamente preocupados em proporcionar a melhor experiência possível aos hóspedes. É raro encontrar um atendimento tão consistente e acolhedor. Desde o check-in até o momento da partida, fui tratado com atenção, cordialidade e profissionalismo.

As instalações são excelentes, o ambiente é agradável e acolhedor, e fica evidente o cuidado com cada detalhe para que os hóspedes se sintam confortáveis e bem recebidos. É o tipo de hotel que faz você querer voltar sempre que estiver na Filadélfia.

E existe ainda um bônus especial que merece ser mencionado: às vezes você pode ter a sorte de encontrar uma cachorrinha absolutamente adorável. Ela não está presente todos os dias, então acaba sendo uma surpresa especial para os hóspedes mais afortunados. Se ela estiver por lá durante sua estadia, considere-se privilegiado, ela certamente deixa a experiência ainda mais memorável.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
2
264jasmynf Couples
10
My Go to!
Pros:

Everytime I come here it’s an great experience! Doug is such a great host amongst the other staff! The rooms are such nice and give you a different feel along with the different names! The Franklin is in my book of go toos from now on!

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
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G3751QBpaulw Couples
10
My secret getaway 😉
Pros:

My stay here is always nothing short of elegant. From first entry to checkout. The staff, management team, and bartender are all great. Oh did I forget to mention the speak easy 😏🍹🥂

2026-06-17 via Tripadvisor
S
Stephanie couple au
8
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
S
sarahlizar Couples
10
A Gem in Rittenhouse Square
Pros:

I stayed here with my boyfriend for a couple nights and our experience was absolutely lovely. The street the hotel is on is quaint and quiet. We were greeted by Paige and her sweet pup Addison (the official greeter, of course).

We stayed in a deluxe king room, The Dandy, which I loved because of the dandelion wallpaper! It was spacious and so comfortable. Coffee and water were available free of charge and extra water and snacks were available for purchase in the room. The bathroom was very spacious and had lots of space for me to spread out my makeup. Everything was very clean and we felt right at home.

My boyfriend and I also had the opportunity to visit the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. Bar that is just next door to the hotel (and is affiliated with The Franklin). Omar and his team took very good care of us. The cocktails are delicious and so creative. Mine was a pho inspired gin cocktail and it was absolutely gorgeous AND delicious.

If you're coming through Philly or just looking for a stay-cation, I cannot recomment The Franklin on Rittenhouse enough! Thank you!

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
M
Martine Marguerite solo_traveller ch
9
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
D
donnyw652 Solo travel
10
Fun
Pros:

Everything was perfect during my stay on June 8th. Downtown location was great the atmosphere was good my room was awesome. I stayed in the "Rouge" and it was worth the value absolutely. Also it was peaceful nice and quiet. Great service. I needed a fridge in my room and it was brought right to me. Very clean there I would recommend to anyone to stay there.

2026-06-11 via Tripadvisor
C
Claudia family_with_children us
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Nancy couple us
8
I would stay again, but request to stay in the main hotel.
Pros:

The location and staff were great. Our room was not in the main hotel, which felt a little weird. Especially since we were given a two room suite, when all we needed was a standard hotel room.

Cons:

In this large suite there was not one place to hang any clothes. The hotel provided a few hangers, but not one rod or hook anywhere. Also, our rooms did not have controllers for the a/c so we had to ask for that. And unfortunately our tv could not get reception. We think it was because our room was so far from the router.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
K
Kesha solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

I loved the attention to detail. The staff was great as well!

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was great.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
8
807genevievem Solo travel St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
10
Fit all of my needs
Pros:

I reserved at this hotel because my daughter was showing at a nearby fine art show and I was recently post-op and needed a home base with certain qualities (bathtub, no stairs) as well as early check in and late check out. The folks here found me the perfect room (Maude) - spacious, clean, and beautiful. There is parking across the street, plentiful fantastic food options nearby, and true comfort in the room.

2026-06-05 via Tripadvisor
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Ted couple us
8
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
D
dgkennedy Friends getaway
10
Hidden Secret
Pros:

While "The Franklin" is located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia. It is located off the busy, noisy streets of downtown (yet just a block away from all the action). This hotel is not as large as some of it's competitors, it stands alone in it's uniqueness. Each room tells its own story, no two rooms are alike. What I loved most was the way they tried to stay true to the original architecture of the building (beautiful crown molding). Staff was very knowledgeable about the history of the building and went above and beyond to help with our needs. Special thanks to Doug and Paige from guess services. Another best keep secret about this place, it has a secret bar that was established back when prohibition existed. I am familiar with this area and I will definitely be returning to hear what the next rooms story speaks to me.

2026-05-22 via Tripadvisor
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markmE4715QL NONE Erie, Pennsylvania
8
Great Rittenhouse Sq. Location
Pros:

This boutique hotel has LOCATION going for it - walking, bus transportation, rail transport from suburban station, etc. We found the rooms small, the complimentary breakfast "average", but the staff were very competent and professional.

2026-05-17 via Tripadvisor
D
Demers solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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kateh232 Couples Cape May, Cape May County, New Jersey
10
Sweet boutique hotel
Pros:

Just stayed at this wonderful boutique hotel- It was lovely! Each room is uniquely decorated and quiet, clean and well- appointed. Nice continental breakfast in the morning. The best part is the warm hospitality of the staff. It’s my go- to place to stay in Philadelphia!

2026-05-14 via Tripadvisor
E
Elena family_with_children ru
8
Pros:

The super location of this hotel and very nice staff.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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golfnut0618 Couples
2
3 star hotel at best
Pros:

Below average and most of these positive reviews are from people with only one or two reviews. It is a three star hotel at best. There was nowhere in our room to put our clothes… No dresser, a tiny closet with six hangers. Stains on the rug stains and the sofa. The bathroom looked like they hired me to renovate it, and I ran out of matching tiles. Very loud room at night. Person working the front desk couldn’t have been more uninterested. The breakfast was way below average.

Granted, our typical stays are more of the Four Seasons variety, but we wanted to stay in Rittenhouse Square and these reviews were very good. It was terribly disappointing.

2026-05-01 via Tripadvisor
6
697NickT Family
10
Always a lovely place to stay
Pros:

We love staying here. We've been in two different rooms, and both were nice, fun and clean. The staff are friendly, helpful and decent folk.

The location is killer! The Square is steps away of course, but also Bottega Rittenhouse, Parc, Via Locusta, Black Sheep.

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor