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AKA Rittenhouse Square

Philadelphia • Rittenhouse Square • OPTIMIZE

avg. $223 / night

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Free breakfast

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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At a glance

A 1924 Beaux-Arts tower with contemporary interiors on Rittenhouse Square, designed for extended stays.

Best for: Extended-stay travelers and architecture enthusiasts

Highlights:

  • 1924 Beaux-Arts tower with gold-washed limestone facade
  • Contemporary interiors contrast classical bones throughout
  • Rittenhouse Square location on Philadelphia's most patrician block
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PB hotel design editorial

At the corner of Walnut Street and South 18th, where Philadelphia's most patrician residential square meets its commercial spine, a fourteen-storey Beaux-Arts tower that began its life as an apartment building in 1924 now carries the AKA Rittenhouse Square brand with considerable architectural authority. The limestone-clad facade, its deep dentil cornice washed gold at night, belongs to a tradition of early-twentieth-century urban residential towers that treated the street as a formal occasion — and the building still does, its rusticated base and paired windows reading as civic rather than commercial against the Rittenhouse neighborhood's genteel scale. Inside, the tension between that ornamented shell and a thoroughly contemporary fit-out defines the experience. The lobby deploys angular black granite columns, backlit blond wood paneling, and a river-pebble plinth beside the reception desk — a spatial vocabulary closer to a contemporary art institution than a period renovation, with purple accent lighting reinforcing the contrast against the building's classical bones. Guest rooms resolve this tension by stepping back from drama entirely: a restrained palette of warm greys, textured wallcovering, and low-platform beds upholstered in charcoal fabric keeps the atmosphere calm and residential, more pied-à-terre than hotel room, which is precisely the extended-stay positioning AKA has built its reputation around. The ground-floor bar, fitted with a burnished copper counter, blackened wood stools, and a coffered ceiling in dark-stained timber, anchors the street-level presence with genuine conviction.

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About

Luxury Philadelphia hotel residences with full kitchens in Rittenhouse Square, perfect for stays of a few weeks or months. Spacious accommodations feature studios and one-and-two bedroom suites, and penthouses. Also offering high end amenities and services, including Technoygym fitness center, business center services, resident library, fresh grocery delivery available, and award-winning on-site restaurant.

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Business center

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Free Internet

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Free Wifi

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AKA Rittenhouse Square Reviews

564 reviews

"18th street location has amazing customer service. Wister was helpful, courteous and delightful and all you could ask for from a concierge . Greg goes out of his way to get you anything you need. The entire staff experience was the best part of our stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 28, 2026

"Exceptional stay from start to finish. The location was perfect, and the atmosphere was warm, relaxing, and welcoming. The sandalwood scent throughout the lobby was a really nice touch and made a great first impression. Greg greeted us at the door and immediately made us feel welcome. Wister and the rest of the staff made check-in quick and easy, and everyone was attentive, accommodating, and genuinely kind throughout our stay. Our room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable. We had a wonderful experience and felt the level of service was well worth it. Thank you to Wister, Greg, and the entire team for making our stay so memorable. We look forward to coming back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"This place is five star! Must stay. Love the name—reminds me of my sorority! Just know it’s a busy hotel and you may have to wait to check in if arriving prior to 3pm as I did and had to wait for 3 hours in the lobby and paying an early arrival fee but it was only $30…after I got a shower and a nap, I truly appreciated Greg & Bianca’s service especially. Thank you for helping me in enjoying Philly for the first time!!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 26, 2026

"Excellent location downtown - in a very nice and very safe area. Walking was easy, driving too with parking right across the street. The room was great, spacious, and with excellent finishes. All the staff were incredibly friendly, from Greg to Juliet, and everyone else who helped us."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 23, 2026

"The room we got was incredibly spacious and was a lovely corner unit overlooking Rittenhouse Square. The staff is incredibly friendly and helps think of everything. The location is very good and central to many things Philly. The only downsides are that the bathroom is a little small and the breakfast options are limited though they are well cooked. All facilities are clean and there is even a free amenity pass to a nearby Aka hotel that features a full indoor pool and more luxurious gym"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 19, 2026

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