Downtown Philadelphia is rich with historical sights and attractions mixed with modern skyscrapers. A handful of hotels on Market Street, ranging from intimate to luxurious, can provide a relaxing base when visiting Philadelphia. Within walking distance of Market Street, a main east-west artery of the city, visitors can see Frankin Square, the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, Old City Hall, Congress Hall and the National Liberty Museum. Market Street has a number of subway stations for those wishing to venture outside the downtown area, and is only 20 minutes by car from the city's airport.
Steps from City Hall is the largest hotel in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The business-friendly hotel provides secretarial services and features 110,000 square feet of meeting space and a business center. It's also conveniently linked to the Pennsylvania Convention Center by an elevated covered walkway. For leisure travelers, the non-smoking hotel is within walking distance of many of the city's main sights, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. It also features a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool and the Ettore European Salon and Spa. On-site dining options include Starbucks, the contemporary Circ lounge, and the 13 restaurant. The Hard Rock Cafe, DiNardo's Famous Seafood and Le Bec Fin are other dining options within walking distance.
Across from the Marriott is the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The luxury hotel opened in 2000 and is located in the former PSFS Building, an Art Deco-style tower built in 1932. The Loews features the upscale SoleFood Restaurant and spacious rooms with contemporary decor, as well as a business center and the 15,000 square-foot Breathe Spa and Fitness facility. Guests are just a 10-minute drive from the Amtrak station and a 20-minute drive from Philadelphia International Airport. The hotel is located across the street from the Philadelphia Convention Center and within walking distance of the city's main attractions, including the Liberty Bell.
West of City Hall is the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia, located in the heart of downtown. The four-star Michelin-rated hotel is ideal for business travelers with a 24-hour business center; 16,000 square feet of meeting space; and spacious rooms with work desks and free high-speed Internet. The on-site Cafe Express offers drinks and light snacks, and the Elephant & Castle Pub & Restaurant with pub-style dishes is adjacent to the hotel lobby. Within a short walk of the hotel is the Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse, Parc Brasserie, Chima Brazilian Steak House and Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House.
In the heart of old Philadelphia at Front and Market streets is the Penn's View Hotel. Housed in a building built in 1828, the small European-style boutique hotel is a short walk from the historic sights of downtown Philadelphia. It is an intimate, non-smoking property and features free Wi-Fi Internet and breakfast. Rooms are well insulated with large framed mirrors, armoires and some feature balconies. The hotel is close to art galleries, shops and boutiques. There are several restaurants nearby, including the Marmont Steakhouse, Uzu Sushi Bar and The Franklin Fountain. Guests can also dine on Italian dishes and explore the vast wine list at the hotel's Ristorante Panorama.
