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Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel (Hotel) 3 star

  • 1701 Locust St
    PHILADELPHIA 19103, UNITED STATES | View map
  • Price Range: Top end
  • Neighbourhood: Center City - Rittenhouse Square
  • Atmosphere: Retro and Busy

Author pick

Lonely Planet Review

Quotes This 1926 'English Renaissance' hotel has attracted many celebrities. Sly Stallone lived here for two years. OJ Simpson did some time as well, as did President Clinton. Some rooms are well sized with views towards Rittenhouse; others are small and drab.

The principal reason to stay at this hotel is to enjoy its excellent real estate near Rittenhouse Square. While it's pleasing to think that the old place retains the auras of the many celebrities who've slept here over the years, the hotel possesses multiple lacklustre qualities. Some rooms are poorly lit and have uninspired views into a dim light well. While mattresses are reasonably comfortable, they can be covered with ill-advised yellow-and-green bedspreads. Bathrooms are clean, but some are in need of renovation (which is fortunately slated to begin soon). Other rooms are larger and in better shape. Things improve in the lobby, which is grand, even if a bit tacky. Decoration consists of faux-heraldic shields over big fireplaces and landscape paintings featuring foxhunts and gothic cathedrals in distant misty glades.

Review by author John Spelman

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How To Get There

From Philadelphia International Airport:
Approximate distance to the hotel is eight miles.

Take 76 West to the South Street Exit.
Take the ramp to the traffic light.
Turn right on South Street.
Turn left onto 16th.
Turn left on Walnut Street.
Turn left on 17th Street.
The hotel is located on the right.

Nearby Points of Interest

  1. Academy of Music: 0.3 mile
  2. City Hall: 0.3 mile
  3. Museum of Art: 0.5 mile
  4. Restaurant Row: 0.3 mile
  5. Philadelphia Convention Center: 1.0 mile
  6. Natioanl Historic Park: 1.0 mile
  7. First Union Center: 4.0 miles
  1. Kimmel Center: 0.3 mile
  2. Franklin Institute: 0.5 mile
  3. Rodim Museum: 0.5 mile
  4. Rittenhouse Row: 0.3 mile
  5. Liberty Bell: 1.0 mile
  6. Penn's Landing: 1.0 mile
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Facilities

  1. 24-hour reception
  2. Parking
  3. Left luggage/storage
  4. Pets allowed
  5. Children stay free
  6. Breakfast
  7. Beauty salon
  8. Restaurant
  9. Airport transportation
  10. Fitness facility
  11. Wheelchair accessible
  12. Laundry facilities
  13. Security facilities
  14. Meeting rooms
  15. Luggage Storage
  16. ATM/Banking
  17. Babysitting or child care
  1. Ballroom(s)
  2. Breakfast services - Fees Apply
  3. Business center - 24 Hours/Fees Apply
  4. Children Stay Free - 17 Years and Under
  5. Comp newspapers in lobby
  6. Concierge Desk - Limited Hours
  7. Conference room(s) - 17,000 Square Feet
  8. Elevator/lift
  9. Event catering
  10. Internet public area - wireless - Complimentary
  11. Parking nearby
  12. Pet policy - Dogs Only
  13. Pets allowed - $50 non-refundable
  14. Piano Bar
  15. Security guard
  16. Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  17. Wedding services

Check-in/Check-out

Earliest check-in: 3:00 PM
Latest check-out time: 12:00 PM

Author Tip

Drink coffee and read the morning paper at La Colombe, where the neighborhood scenesters congregate. Afterwards, head to the Mütter Museum, where you'll be either horrified or amused by its collection of pathological oddities. If you stick around the area at night, you'll find several trendy clubs just north of the square.

Curious Fact

Doormen claim that Joe Louis's first professional boxing match was held in the ballroomhere.