Latham Hotel - Philadelphia

Philadelphia boutique hotel 1 block from Restaurant Row

This hotel is rated 3.5 stars out of 5

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0800 998 799

135 S 17th St

Philadelphia 19103

United States of America

Rates from $136.00
This boutique Philadelphia hotel is one block east of prestigious Rittenhouse Square and one block west of Restaurant Row; Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the landmark City Hall are within six blocks.
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This boutique Philadelphia hotel is one block east of prestigious Rittenhouse Square and one block west of Restaurant Row; Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the landmark City Hall are within six blocks.
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Wireless throughout
Built as an apartment house, this Philadelphia hotel retains a residential feel. While small and refined in a European way, it offers updated amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access throughout.
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Light-filled rooms
In the traditionally decorated rooms, tall windows admit abundant natural light. Other highlights include complimentary bottled water and turndown service on request.
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Hotel review summary of Latham Hotel - Philadelphia, Philadelphia Hotel

These traveller reviews are submitted by Expedia guests after their stay at the Latham Hotel - Philadelphia, Philadelphia

Overall satisfaction
4.0
out of 5
Hotel service
4.1
Hotel condition
3.7
Room cleanliness
4.2
Room comfort
4.0
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Karen W from New York, NY recommends this hotel Hide
Overall satisfaction
5
out of 5

Absolutely loved this hotel.

Everything about this hotel was perfect for the occasion. We had ready access to public transportation, a great, safe neighborhood to wander, close to many of the most interesting sites in Philadelphia. Any necessary amenity was close at hand. The room was lovely, clean and quiet. The staff was friendly and helpful. We also got a terrific rate for a two-night stay on Expedia. If I had one quibble, it was the TV reception, but since I wasn't visiting Philly to watch television, it didn't seem worth mentioning at the time.

Neighbourhood recommendations: The old city neighborhood, where the Latham is located, is simply beautiful. Shopping, restaurants, the magnificent Rittenhouse Square, historic buildings, museums, theatres, concert halls and other sites of interest are all close enough to the Latham that I can imagine spending far more than a weekend there without ever having to travel to find something fascinating to do.

Getting around: Philadelphia seems to be a very walkable city, and the public transportation was reasonably priced, well-marked and more convenient than I could have imagined.

Hotel service
5
Room cleanliness
5
Hotel condition
5
Room comfort
5
Posted:25-Jul-2010
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Overall satisfaction
5
out of 5

Great location and value in Center City

What a great evening in Philadelphia. The Latham is perfectly located for shopping and fine dining. It's also close to cultural attractions. I highly recommend it as a high value hotel.

Hotel service
5
Room cleanliness
5
Hotel condition
4
Room comfort
5
Posted:22-Jul-2010
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Bill F from Pittsburgh, PA recommends this hotel Hide
Overall satisfaction
4
out of 5

A good value in need of some updating

The Latham is showing signs of age, at least in the room we were in, which was on the side of the building opposite Walnut Street. I understand many of the rooms have been remodeled. Housekeeping was attentive, especially when we alerted the maid to torn fabric in a chair at the desk and a faulty TV. They were replaced quickly. We would stay there again, although we would ask for one of the remodeled rooms. The location is excellent, a block from Rittenhouse Square and an easy walk to the Academy of Music. It was also reasonably priced for that part of town.

Neighbourhood recommendations: We like the area near Rittenhouse Square as it is within walking distance to the theaters on Broad Street, with good shopping and restaurants nearby.

Hotel service
5
Room cleanliness
4
Hotel condition
3
Room comfort
4
Posted:19-Jul-2010
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General Information

What to expect: Bay windows accent the exterior of this handsome 14-story Philadelphia hotel, built in 1907. The lobby is an intimate, elegant space with wood-paneled walls, chandeliers, Oriental rugs on stone floors, and floral arrangements. Guests are largely individual businesspeople drawn by the high level of service and plentiful extras. The boutique style and choice location attract leisure travelers, too.

Amenity highlights: Service is a hallmark of this establishment, with a concierge, 24-hour reception, same-day dry cleaning and laundry service, and valet parking. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available throughout the hotel.

Insider tip: Gourmets will want to stroll the 1500 and 1600 blocks of Walnut Street just east of the hotel. A number of Philadelphia's finest restaurants line these two blocks, including Alma de Cuba, Brasserie Perrier, Susanna Foo, Striped Bass, and, best of all, Le Bec-Fin. Just off Walnut on 15th is ¡Pasión!, a well-regarded Pan-Latin spot.

Property Amenities

An apartment house for well-heeled Philadelphians in earlier days, the Latham Hotel offers a desirable location one block from fashionable Rittenhouse Square in Center City. City Hall, a grand historic landmark, and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, with its dramatic contemporary architecture, are within six blocks.

A small but well-equipped fitness room with exercise bikes, a treadmill, a stair-stepper, and two TVs is available on site. Guests also enjoy complimentary use of the business center, which contains a computer with high-speed Internet access, a printer, and a copier.

Valet parking:

$31 per 24-hour period. In/out privileges.

Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.

  • Concierge services
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Parking (secure)
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms (small groups)
  • Event catering
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Internet access in public areas - high speed
  • Internet access in public areas - complimentary
  • Express check- in
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Express check-out
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Security guard
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of rooms: 139
  • Multilingual staff
  • Safe-deposit box - front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Year Built 1907
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Number of floors: 14
  • Elevator/lift
  • Parking (valet) $31 Per Day

Rooms

This 14-story Philadelphia hotel has 139 guestrooms. Rooms at the Latham Hotel vary in size and layout, but all feature tall windows that open, traditional decor, dark woods, and swagged drapery. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. TVs carry premium cable channels. Turndown service is available upon request.

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Air conditioning
  • Climate control
  • Complimentary weekday newspaper
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Voice mail
  • Dial-up Internet access
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Wake-up calls
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Complimentary toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Cable television service
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Clock radio
  • Desk
  • Window opens
  • Cribs (infant beds) available
  • Smoking permitted

Recreation

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Running track/path
  • Tennis
  • Aerobics
  • Ice skating

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time is 3 PM
  • Check-out time is Noon

Standard room Queen bed - Smoking

One skirted queen bed (may be two-poster). Complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable channels. Complimentary bottled water. May have sitting area. Smoking.

Standard Room- Non Refundable

One queen or two double beds (may be two-poster beds). Separate sitting area with Elizabethan-style chairs. Fabrics in deep reds and greens. Designer toiletries. Complimentary wireless Internet access and weekday newspaper delivery. Voice mail. Coffeemaker. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. Non-refundable.

Standard Two Doubles - Non-smoking

Two skirted double beds. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable channels. Complimentary bottled water. May have sitting area. Nonsmoking.

Standard room Queen - Non-smoking

One skirted queen bed (may be two-poster). Complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable channels. Complimentary bottled water. May have sitting area. Nonsmoking.
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