The Rittenhouse Hotel Blog
Welcome to the #1 Hotel in Philadelphia All summer long, The Rittenhouse has enjoyed being the top-ranked local hotel on TripAdvisor. It’s another distinction we’re proud of, along with the travel site’s Certificate of Excellence 2014, and our AAA Five Diamond Award. All this means we’re not just one of the best hotels in Philadelphia,
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Experience how design, style and architecture influence your daily life at the 2014 DesignPhiladelphia Festival. The oldest and largest architecture and design festival in the country, this event is presented by the Philadelphia Center for Architecture. It features the works of over 400 artists, designers, architects and creative professionals. Enjoy a wide range of design,
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Do you like to scream? Don’t miss your chance to experience one of the wildest, scariest haunted houses in existence. Located in an abandoned prison, it’s only 1.4 miles from our hotel. Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary is a haunted house to end all haunted houses. Located on the grounds of a
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Indulge in luxury at the now open The Rittenhouse Spa and Salon at The Rittenhouse Hotel. Unwind from the daily grind with endless service options including massages, reflexology, scalp treatments, and a variety of scrubs. Update your look in the salon with hair services by Paul Labrecque, air bronze spray tans, or a signature manicure.
Inspired by Victorian motifs of the domestic sphere, Lauren Dombrowiak presents a new art exhibition at the Philadelphia Art Alliance. Her sculpture art includes tower-like forms created out of dinnerware, mirrors, wood furnishings and other household objects. Fragile in form and expertly balanced, these works of art change function to form before your very eyes.
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Are you planning a Philadelphia wedding? Let us design the celebration of your dreams, right in the heart of the city. Showcase your distinct personality as a couple with a wedding that’s as unique as you are. From bridal showers to rehearsal dinners and small ceremonies to lavish receptions, we’ll create an unforgettable celebration. Your
Embark on a special themed two-hour cruise to celebrate Labor Day 2014. The Spirit of Philadelphia is an incredible boat with three interior decks with panoramic windows, spacious dance floors, full service bars and a topside open-air rooftop deck. They’re offering two specialty cruises this Labor Day weekend: • Eat, Drink & B. Mary Lunch
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Listening to Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band is a summertime tradition for many. Known for chilled-out island music and odes to escapism, this American singer-songwriter has a humorous style – and a devoted fanbase known as “Parrotheads.” This year, you can attend a Jimmy Buffet Concert at Hersheypark Stadium, located in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
If you’re looking for a unique last-minute summer getaway highlighted by a star-studded concert celebration, you won’t want to miss the Made in America Festival in Philadelphia during Labor Day Weekend. With an eclectic mix of 50 bands and solo performers hitting multiple stages at the Ben Franklin Parkway, this world-class music event is the
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Whether you’re dining for a special occasion or just wish to make your weekend a little more special, La Croix is the perfect destination for a brunch affair in Philadelphia. Nestled in the elegant Rittenhouse Hotel, overlooking historic Rittenhouse Square, La Croix is one of Philadelphia’s finest restaurants and offers an elegant backdrop for a