The Union League of Philadelphia is an upscale city club in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, approximately five minutes south of City Hall. This exclusive club was founded in 1862, and the members of this society host charities and fundraisers in the “City of Brotherly Love.” If you are visiting Philadelphia to attend one of these events, you can stay at the club's on-site hotel, or find accommodations within 10 minutes of the Union League.
The Inn at the League hotel is on the property of the Union League, and has received a AAA four-diamond rating. The lobby and guest rooms at this hotel feature leather and marble decor, as well as 19th-century furniture and artifacts. Hotel services include a concierge desk, barber shop and access to the Union League's three upscale dining establishments. Breakfast is provided at the Founders Restaurant, while lunch and dinner menus are available at Cafe Meredith and 1862 by Martin Hamann.
Restaurants within walking distance include the fine-dining Le Bec Fin Restaurant, which offers six- and nine-course meals. Downtown shopping opportunities are available at Macy's City Center on Market Street, approximately five minutes from the hotel. Live theatrical performances are presented at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
The upscale Latham Hotel is only a five-minute walk from the Union League, and only a block from the boutique stores and restaurants on Walnut and Chestnut streets. The hotel is also a five-minute walk from Rittenhouse Square, one of the original city parks in Philadelphia. This recreation area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and features paths for walking and bicycling. Dogs are allowed to roam the park with their owners.
This hotel has the intimate setting and calm atmosphere found in the posh European boutique hotels found in London or Paris. The Latham was founded in 1907 as an apartment house, and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Hotel amenities include valet parking, and all of the guest rooms have antique-style furniture and complimentary bathrobes.
The boutique-style Alexander Inn is on the corner of Spruce Street and 12th Street, approximately a 10-minute walk or transit ride from the Union League of Philadelphia. All of the hotel's 48 guest rooms have Deco-style decor, and due to the limited amount of space, reservations are recommended at least a month in advance. The hotel also has a fitness center and concierge desk, which can arrange for sightseeing tour buses to pick you up at the front entrance of the hotel.
Independence Park is only a 10-minute ride from the hotel, and this recreation area features historic attractions such as the original U.S. Constitution document at the National Constitution Center, and the Liberty Bell. Restaurants within walking distance of the hotel include the Tria Restaurant and Mercato on Spruce Street. The hotel is also a five-minute walk from the Seraphin Gallery, an art gallery that features contemporary American art from local and nationally renowned artists.
