The Society Hill district near the center of Philadelphia was established after its founder, William Penn, assigned it to a development company in 1683. After a period of decline in the 19th century, it was revived into an exclusive neighborhood that is preserved in both federal and Georgian styles. Today, it is a popular tourist destination within walking distance to major historic attractions such as Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Pavilion, and Penn's Landing. It offers several hotels ranging from casual to luxury that provide a convenient starting point for any vacation in this historic city.
The luxury Sheraton Society Hill Hotel is in the center of Society Hill within walking distance to Philadelphia's major attractions. It offers 365 guestrooms, all designed in colonial decor, and many with views of the city and gardens. Other amenities include wireless Internet, on-site restaurant and coffee shop, indoor heated swimming pool, and fitness center. As of August 2010, nightly rates range from $149 for the Two Double Bed Room to $359 for the Club Floor King Suite.
Sheraton Society Hill Hotel
One Dock St.
2nd and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-238-6000
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The Morris House Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel, is two blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Pavilion. It offers 15 individually designed rooms that provide amenities of a larger luxury hotel, but with the personal service of a bed and breakfast. Room types are divided into four categories: luxury, mini suite, extended luxury, and presidential loft. Other amenities include air conditioning, 600-count cotton sheets, Egyptian towels, bathrobes, and turn-down service with Godiva chocolates. As of August 2010, nightly rates range from $179 for the luxury room to $349 for the weekend presidential loft.
Morris House Hotel
225 S. 8th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-922-2446
morrishousehotel.com
The Society Hill Hotel and Bar Restaurant, a historic inn built in 1832, once provided temporary residences for longshoremen. It offers 12 nonsmoking guestrooms with a variety of amenities including complimentary breakfast, air-conditioning, wireless Internet, and antique furnishings. As of August 2010, nightly rates start at $120 for the standard room.
Society Hill Hotel and Bar Restaurant
301 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-925-1919
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