Hotel Sofitel

Frommer's Review

This stateside take on France's premier hotel chain is hospitable and chic, with its modern-Deco vibe, classy bar off the marble lobby, and doormen that make a serious effort to greet you with an authentic "Bonjour." The location, half a block from the Walnut Street shopping corridor and between Rittenhouse Square and the Avenue of the Arts, is wonderful for business or pleasure visitors. Downstairs, the lobby is filled with inlaid marble, sleek wood, and flower arrangements; upstairs, guest rooms are upscale and Deco-contemporary, with a glass coffee table, two armchairs, and an opulent bed with wall-mounted bedside lights on walls of handsome checkerboard cherrywood. The bathrooms are huge, with luxurious travertine marble throughout.

Chez Colette serves decadent French breakfasts (and complimentary coffee to guests), and remains quietly open for lunch and dinner. The lobby bar is a largely undiscovered gathering spot: a New York-style lounge, with tall windows overlooking Sansom Street, a long blue Brazilian granite bar, cozy seating areas, and varied wines by the glass.

Facilities:
Brasserie; lounge; fully equipped fitness center; room service 5am-1am weekdays and 5am-3am weekends

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