Probably the best value and location hotel if you are driving in Downtown Philly. This was an almost perfect stay for me. My only complaint was the bed covers were as thin as a sheet--the thinnest covers I have ever seen and difficult to pull over you. I need a heavier cover to sleep well. There are 2 large self parking garages right next to the hotel. One across the street that has a "deal" with the hotel for $50 a night. And another one in the 2 bank location building next door I got 24 hour parking for $16.00 on Spot Hero App. That garage has a 24 hour security guard in the lobby and access. It is tight turns if you have a large vehicle may be a challenge. Staff at Motto was friendly, helpful, and the location close to lots of great stores and restaurants at all price levels. I walked from here to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. "The Love" 2 blocks away is a great restaurant if your budget is about $50 pp. Downstairs in this hotel is a café open till 10 pm. I was able to buy a banana there for about $2.50. There is a rooftop restaurant not open on Sundays. Next to the hotel is a 24 hours grocery store that will make you breakfast lunch dinner 24/7 and has cases of everything you need. Amazed to see they even have cold bottles of Ensure. Philly is a great walking city but keep in mind whether you stay at Motto for $100 or $400 at the Ritz a few blocks away, downtown Philly is filled with homeless and mentally ill all over the streets and parks and some groups in parks that seem like trouble can start right away. I did not really feel in danger, but it's very uncomfortable to walk around with all this but guess it's park of the culture of the city. I would return to Philly for a visit, not sure about Motto only because of the bed covers. read more

Would I stay here again? Yes. The location really can't be beat! Especially for a one or two night stay! Other pros: + Check in is at 3pm; check-out is at 12pm (love a good earlier/later option like that). + The actual checking-in/checking-out process was super easy. Some people complained that there's no one to let you in after hours... that's what your hotel key is for, to unlock the door. This isn't difficult or inconvenient. + There's a fitness center in the basement where you can refill your reusable water bottled (I've seen some people complaining free water bottles isn't offered: a) if you ask them at the front desk, they'll give you a bottle that you can then b) refill as often as you want). That being said: - This was not the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed at. The floor of our room hadn't been swept, there was hair in the bathroom sink, and there were yellow/brown drip stains down the wall in the bathroom. Since this was underneath the lone garbage can in the room, I'm gonna assume it was coffee. So, maybe bring some sanitizer wipes? - While I didn't find the floor we stayed on noisy (we also weren't anywhere near the elevators), I had a hard time sleeping because of how loud the AC was. This is partially user error: I should have just kept it cold, that way the AC stayed on the whole time providing white noise. Instead it kicked on and off all night... groaning in protest every time. read more

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Good location, and other than the location, everything is just meh. We had so many issues with the Hilton member dining credit, instead of a daily credit. Motto issues a voucher to be used in the coffee shop, rooftop bar, or the restaurant. We did not receive the voucher via email; the front desk staff was nice enough to re-email it, then the voucher credit (QR code) was already used. RE-Re-emailed a new voucher; same situation. We had to request it 4 times during the 2-day stay. Also, the fine print was that the tips will be automatically added to the check if you are using the voucher. The room is so small and probably smaller than the YWCA hotel. Very minimal. You got a steamer iron but no place to sit and eat. No storage space, the only tiny shelf is by the door and just don't feel like a secured place to put your purse on it. The luggage storage space is under the bed, so every time I need to take something, I need to drag out the suitcase, open it, pack, then push it back in. Quite a hassle. read more

Adequate hotel close to the central hub of Philadelphia. Walking distance from most attractions like Rittenhouse square, Independence Hall, liberty bell etc. We stayed for just 1 night so was perfect for that. Rooms are on the smaller side but very clean and contemporary. The bathrooms were relatively big and very modern. Shout out to the staff for giving us late check out. They initially allowed us till 1 and then extended it till 3! Really sweet of them as we had a 6pm flight. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again for shorter stays or upgrade to a larger room for longer ones. read more

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I stayed at Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square hotel, for three days a few weeks ago. I selected it primarily because of its great location, since it is so close to where my work office is, and it made it very simple to get back and forth to work. I was able to walk to work every day, and was able to go back to the hotel after a late evening which was great! I had an excellent overall experience at this hotel. The hotel is a fun place to be and there are many restaurant options within the hotel that makes it easy to get something to eat or drink as you need it. Additionally, they have a small café within the hotel where I would stop each morning for a hot chocolate prior to leaving for work. It was a good way to begin the day without having to leave the hotel! The overall size of the room was smaller than what I am used to with other Hilton hotels, however, it was very well designed and met all of my needs during my stay. There was adequate space to walk between the bed, the bathroom and the spaces that were along the walls. It had a very modern feel and the efficiency of the room was perfect for a short term business trip. An added plus was that each day housekeeping would visit, keeping everything clean and stocked, like towels, during my business trip. I found that it was a very pleasant experience to be able to have an easy commute to where I needed to go, thanks to the hotel's great downtown location, and able to take advantage of the multiple meal options available within the hotel itself and enjoy a clean and comfortable room, all of which made this a great choice! I would stay at the Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square for my future business travel if I come back to Philly again! read more

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Overpriced and I would not stay here again. I stayed for three nights from October 10-13 and the price was nearly $300 a night (granted, it was a holiday weekend but the reviews noting modest prices . The location is great but the microroom was tiny and poorly equipped -- no coffee pot, no hand held shower, no closet, no coverlet on the queen bed. The staff is friendly and did offer us water when we checked in. Two big negatives --- the A/C is incredibly loud when it kicks on and continuously woke me up. I finally set the temp high enough so it would not go on at night. The second negative may seem like a minor detail but it wasn't. There is no facial bar soap. The only soaps in the room were "invigorating" body washes containing menthol and/or tea tree oil and the first night I used one to wash my face and ended up with burning eyes the entire next day (the washes will also burn any other delicate parts!). I ran to CVS and picked up a bar of facial soap but come on --- is that really too much to ask? The small coffee shop downstairs is fine and the baristas make a nice latte. The bar is extremely poorly equipped --- it has dozens of tequilas but not much else. My friend drinks bourbon and wanted a shot of Jack Black neat --- he was SOL. The bourbon they had was so awful, he could not drink it. Food options were also very limited and leaned toward quick Tex Mex. The location is the best and I can deal with the microroom especially since I was traveling alone but the lack of basic amenities means I won't stay here again. read more

Here for another stay and I just re-read my original review. All comments still stand and are just as accurate now as they were then. It is about a year later and really nothing has changed. The independent coffeehouse workers at the front and parking attendants across the street are as inconsistently aloof and grumpy as they ever were. But it all seems to work if you manage your expectations. I still like the minimalist concept and the rooms are clean and comfortable in an upgraded hostel sort of way. I actually like staying here for the rooms and the location. I did find that on this visit, the housekeeping services were pretty mediocre. On the first morning, I left my housekeeper a tip and when I came back, my bed looked like someone had slept in it other than me (see photo attached) and a load of clean towels had been deposited on my bathroom sink area instead of being put away on the shelves where they belong. I am not sure if they got interrupted midway in their room cleaning and then forgot to finish the job or perhaps my housekeeper was a child with a 6 year old attention span. Either way, it was so ridiculous that the next morning, I just decided to keep my "Do Not Disturb" sign on the door so that they would not try to come in and embarrass themselves again and leave me disappointed. I will continue to stay here when traveling solo and needing to be in the area but I do think it is fair to warn anyone that is looking for a full service hotel experience with good attention to detail to book elsewhere. read more

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Excellent place in uptown Philly to stay for the weekend . Great location , very easy to get around and walk from . The room was cozy with a queen bed and very clean and comfortable. The rooms are called micro but not nearly as small as I thought they would be . No closest but cool hooks on the wall , which I actually liked and used .Front desk staff was welcoming and friendly . I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay again ! read more

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Stayed at Motto by Hilton in Philadelphia and found it to be a great choice. The rooms are spacious, modern, and well laid out. The hot water in the shower was excellent and the shampoo they provide is actually really good--better than most hotels. The place has a trendy vibe without trying too hard. Staff was friendly and courteous throughout my stay. Overall, a solid four-star experience and I'd stay here again. read more

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I checked into Motto by Hilton expecting to experience something like a hotel room, and instead found myself inside a rather elegant storage solution. It was all there, just rearranged like a clever child's puzzle. You don't enter so much as tuck yourself in. The deluxe queen room, a term which in this case means you get a small padded bench by the window, was just about the size of a generous walk-in closet. No chair. No desk. Nothing you could rightfully call a workspace unless you have a very good lap and a high tolerance for back pain. But the bed was clean and firm and marvelously practical. You could slide a suitcase under it and it would vanish like a magician's dove. The bathroom, such as it is, contains everything you need, with the possible exception of mystery. The sliding door is translucent. You see shadows. You see outlines. If your travel companion harbored any secrets, you will leave knowing them all. It's a design choice best described as bold and least charitably described in polite company. Noise wandered in freely from the fifth floor windows, which either says a lot about the city or not quite enough about the windows. The walls seemed to share gossip between rooms. Not enough to be scandalous, but enough to remind you that privacy is a concept best left to the countryside. Down in the basement, you'll find society's great modern equalizer: vending machines. One full of snacks, some of which can be resurrected with the nearby microwave. The drinks machine offered cold comfort. The ice machine and accompanying buckets stood nearby, like a little encampment of mid-century conveniences huddled together in the subterranean gloom. What the hotel lacks in square footage, it makes up for in location. PATCO and SEPTA are nearby, which means you can flee the city or plunge further in with equal ease. Rittenhouse Square is a few blocks away, along with an incredible number of places to eat, drink and overhear things. There's a coffee shop attached and a Mexican restaurant on the ground floor that smelled like an honest attempt at joy. And should you need a view of the city with your cocktail, there's a rooftop bar eleven stories up. You just need to ask the restaurant host to unlock the elevator button, which feels vaguely like getting security clearance for a slightly below average over-priced margarita. The staff were lovely. Kind faces at reception, quick with a smile and directions. If humanity is still worthwhile, it is in part because of people like them. In sum, Motto is a fine place for a weekend escape, provided you do not intend to write a novel or hold a conference call from your bedside. Just be prepared to get more familiar with your roommate than either of you planned. Four stars. Because cleverness counts. read more

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Not a great experience at the Motto. 1. Our initial room was still being cleaned when we opened the door to our room. 2. Only 1 bath towel in our second room. No one brought us more towels despite our asking, twice. 3. Our room had a full size bed, we reserved a queen. 4. The bathroom faucets were impossible for my wife to turn on and off. 5. Someone set our room alarm to go off at 5:50 am. I stayed here for free using points but would never recommend staying here if you had to pay. read more

I stayed here from 9/20-9/22 while I was in town for the Eagles game, and the hotel ended up being a great home base for the weekend. The location in Rittenhouse is hard to beat tons of restaurants, coffee spots, and everything you need within walking distance. It's a lively area but the hotel itself stays quiet once you're inside. The room was compact, but that's the style of the Motto brand. Everything was modern, clean, and laid out efficiently. The bed was comfortable after a long day out, and the shower had good water pressure, which is always a plus. Staff was friendly, check-in was easy, and they didn't give me any hassle about coming back late after the game. Common areas were stylish and well kept. The elevators move fast, and it felt secure you need your key to access the floors, which I appreciated since the area gets busy at night. Only thing to note is that the rooms are minimal by design, so if you're expecting a traditional full-service hotel setup with lots of space, this isn't that. But for a weekend in the city, especially when you're mostly out and about, it works perfectly. Overall, a clean, modern, well-located spot that made the whole Eagles weekend smooth and convenient. read more

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Not high on my list of Hotels to recommend. Have stayed several times when in Philly as it is close to my son. Rooms are minimal and most are smaller than an NYC hotel. Not a lot of room for more than a single person. You literally roll out of bed into bathroom. Little storage areas or even room for suitcases and clothing. This visit was disappointing as my room was not ready at check-in time, room was not clean, as a Diamond member did not initially receive my food and beverage credits, and no one did what they committed to do. As a Diamond member was surprised I ended up with a room on a lower floor with a lovely view of the roof of another building. For me the lack of follow through was disappointing. read more

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Amazing hotel!! We are both Hilton Diamond members and this was our first time with the Motto brand. Rooms are small but well appointed. We got the biggest room they had and still only a queen bed. But we'd still go back. The amenities and toiletries were luxurious and high end. Divine soaps and shampoos. My wife and I both loved them. The staff were very nice! Pared down, but a step up from Tru. read more

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Came and stayed Thursday to Saturday. There was a lot happening in the city when I was here which made this location that much better. It's walking distance from a good amount of touristy things so you'll never have to go far or spend too much on a taxi ride. Amtrak isn't too far and the greyhound depending on which location you select is no more than a 10 min drive. The hotel itself is the definition of fine. You're not getting anything too special with the rooms. I got one on the fourth floor and there are three elevators so it wasn't a long wait. The elevators are quiet so you have to look up from your phone to see when they arrive. The rooms are small. So if you like space, this probably isn't the hotel for you. My room didn't come with an iron or steamer. Not sure if that's something you have to ask for. Lotion, shampoo, and body wash comes with the room. The front desk staff was excellent. They were my favorite part of my experience. Funny. Quick. And ready to serve. When you walk in there is a small coffee shop there with a few pastries, empanadas, and cookies for sale. Prices were shockingly cheap given the city and the area I was in. You'll pay about 5 dollars for most things on the menu. Theres a lounge / restaurant behind the check in desk and if you take the elevator to the top floor there is a rooftop bar which is open year round from typically 4pm to 11pm each night. There's a small gym on the bottom floor and vending machines. Your card is needed to access all floors minus the lobby. I'm torn between this being a 3 star or a 4 star place. But I'll go with a four because there's worsts Hiltons out there and the staff was super kind. The bed was pretty good for two nights. read more

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Just left an amazing stay at this hotel. If you don't plan on being in the room all day with you and one other person traveling then this is the hotel for you. We were so busy that we missed out on the rooftop and restaurant experience which sucked for me. I really wish they had more options available for people staying on Sundays besides the breakfast bar. Parking is directly next door and efficient but pricey. You pay that separately just let them know you're staying here. The pic is the view from my room. Highly recommend the is small but mighty hotel. read more

Motto By Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square - Hotels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Rooms were small and plain, but we had no issue with that because it was great enough to sleep. We were there visiting and it was just what we needed. The hotel had a coffee bar inside conveniently located by the entrance and elevators. Another plus was adjacent to the hotel were two bar/restaurants for you to enjoy! One located in the main floor and one on the rooftop. It was also centrally located with lots of parking garages nearby for you to use if you plan on staying a long time. It also felt safe staying there because you couldn't use the elevator at all without use of your key card or if visiting the rooftop restaurant (that needs use of the elevator) you were escorted to there. Another amazing service, was on the last day of checkout they offered to hold my luggage in a secure location until I was ready to depart. read more

We were looking for a hotel close to the starting point of the Philadelphia marathon. This place is about a mile a way and it' was decently priced for that weekend. The staff were super nice. The hotel is very thoughtful. The day of the race they have water bottle, electrolyte packs, nutrition bar for us runners to take. It looks very modern and hip. The room is small but the space is used efficiently such as a bunk bed that sleeps 3 comfortably. There's a safe, some rooms have microwave. You also need a key to use the elevator to go upstairs. There are 2 parking garage around. The hotel parking is $50 per day with in and out privileges. If you don't need that, there's a garage right next to it for $15/day. It's a very good location. There's a Target very close by. Jenni's ice cream is one block away. If I were to run the marathon again would definitely stay there again. read more

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There is not a thing to NOT like about this establishment. The staff is wonderful and very accommodating. The room is comfortable and well laid out. I would love for my home to be like this. I love the under bed space for luggage and such. And the farmhouse doors on the bathroom are aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. The rooftop restaurant/bar is great and nicely laid out.. And this place is jumping at night. The spot to be.And it's designed, as the staff person informed me, to be in the middle of what's happening in the area. It's so so perfect. I just love it. read more

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For the price, location and service, this is easily five stars. The staff has to be the best hotel staff I've ever come across. Just genuinely kind and helpful people. It's walkable to lots of good food spots! The rooms are small but pretty well kept and have the basics of what you need. Would stay here around for sure! read more

Really enjoyed our stay here. I think this was my first time at a Motto property. Front desk people were super nice. Room was clean, modern and though small was fine. Really liked the soap in the shower too! Restaurant was good. This location is great. Parking was right across the street (valet). I heard the rooftop was nice but we didn't make it up there. read more

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Don't take MasterCards if they say PayPal even though it's a normal debit card everywhere else? Also, they charge $150; security deposit for 1 night! Didn't see any of this info when I booked. Not a good intro. Great location. Was hardly there. Being a tourist took up a lot of time! Has a very nice lobby, but rooms are just ok. Got a good rate. Would stay again. read more

We had planned to stay at an Airbnb but it was terrible and we had to get a new place immediately and the Motto was so generous to us. Everything was clean and perfect, and they even gave us some vouchers because of our fiasco and the food was amazing and the staff was so nice. They even gave us large umbrellas for the rain because the weather was so bad. After some bad experiences that happened on our trip to Philly, we learned that life is worth living after our stay at the Motto read more

We had a pleasant one night stay at this location. The room was small but comfortable and clean. This is a place for sleeping and not for working. It was small with jsut a tiny movable bedside table - not great work working. But we were there only to sleep so it didn't bother us. The bathroom was comfortable but could have used a longer shower curtain - during the shower water splashed all over through the gap. There was also some dust on the shelves/bathroom spots. Location was close to everything. The cafe in the lobby was very good for breakfast treats and coffee. Staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming and made the stay even better. read more

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I chatted first and then later called about the parking situation. hoever answered the phone explained the hotel is on a one-way street; hotel on the left and parking lot directly across on my right. $50. Can get in and out privales. Was pretty efficient although not cheap. When I checked in she said it was minimalist. She wasn't kidding! She also said I was upgraded from a standard room to a deluxe. I fear what the standard room was. Mine was basically a bed, TV, and two nightstands. It was handicap accessible. Shower very small but water pressure good and water hot. No closet just a few hooks in the walls. Nice TV. Comfy bed. The room was clean. When I got back in the evening there was a lot of commotion to my left with some woman demanded a refund and the Hilton desk woman patiently explaining since she booked through hotels dot com she had to get the refund there. Idk. To my right were two police officers interviewing someone. I just went up to my room. There were no bottles of water in the room. When I called down she said it was at the front desk and I should have been given it upon checkin. I usually get it as a diamond when I check on. Ugh...I got dressed again and went back down for the water. It was quiet. Location was amazing. But I prefer more frills. Didn't get to the gym since it was a quick trip. read more

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I stayed there for 3 nights. Had both awesome and disappointing experience in this newly opened hotel. Good things: The hotel is very new. My room, as well as the lobby were modern and clean. The lobby had a design featuring Mexica, which I enjoyed a lot. The room was not as big as the usual Hilton rooms, but it had lots of space-saving designs so it was absolutely enough for 1-2 ppl. There is digital check-in and digital room key (you can get it with your phone). Plus, the onsite restaurant Condesa was extremely good!! Try it if you stay there! Bad things: The fitness room was not clean at all. There were dead insects on the floor. I reported this to the front desk on the first day of my stay but unfortunately this problem was not solved even when I left the hotel. read more

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We recently stayed here over the Valentine's Weekend and have stayed here once previously. The last visit was a last minute booking and we basically just slept and checked out in the morning with no issues. This visit was unfortunately not as pleasant as one would hope. Our first room had no hot water in the shower and maintenance said they really couldn't do anything cause it seems like many people are showering at the same time? Issue with that was my boyfriend and I tried to shower over 3 hours apart. We just dealt with it and had cold showers. I know people came in town for Eagles parade so outside noise doesn't bother us at all especially living in the city but, it seems like every person on our floor was obnoxiously loud from pounding on doors, yelling, slamming doors etc. it was annoying but didn't want to seem like we were being unreasonably complaining about everything. Next morning, still no hot water so we let front desk know again and they were very kind/understanding and said they would move us. We waited a bit and they let us know when our new room was available, we moved to a new room, had hot showers and were content! Fast forward to the next morning, we're woken up by our neighbour blasting their tv, yelling loudly on the phone, slamming things and It's not even 7 am at this point. We call downstairs and let them know, it quiets down for maybe another 30 minutes and then noise started back up again. We just had to lay there and wait for it to stop to get just a bit more sleep before checking out. I'm completely aware hotels aren't sound proof but you can literally hear the room next door pull their blinds up and down.... Overall, don't think we'd stay here again but the staff were very kind. read more

Jerry P. nailed it (recent review). Rooms have the same bed, sheets, tv, hangers, pillows as a real Hilton without all that unnecessary square footage. The point about the bathroom is valid. Question whether a sliding translucent barn door is what you want to first slide closed, then sit behind with ANYONE else within 8-10 feet (whole bed and room outside of bathroom is maybe 10' x 10') when you are having a natural human moment. Overall same sentiments: all staff were professional, hard working, perceptive and excellent in their communication skills and willingness to make the place seem way, way better than the facilities provide. Feels like an upscale hostel in Reykjavik with really great towels. Do not get the bunk beds or you will be in hostel territory. read more

We stayed one night. They advertise valet parking. No. It's a regular parking lot and they charge $50 for one night. Front desk never answers. Never: we let it ring 20 minutes both days. Called Housekeeping for blankets; we were given wet sheets! Called again; Security guy came with blankets. I gave him the sheets. Hey, he said, these are wet. Went to the bathroom: 1/3 of a roll of toilet paper. No backups. Used up tissues. No backups. Awful. Short-staffed is an understatement. read more

This boutique hotel is easy to miss with its small nondescript sign on a busy street in downtown Philadelphia. I actually had a great stay there. The staff were some of the friendliest that I have encountered at a hotel stay in recent years. I took a star away because of the parking situation. It is convenient that there is a parking garage right across the street. It is a valet parking garage. It is privately owned, and the Hilton has a contract with it. Their website states that it is $50 a night to park there. I called the hotel for further information on parking and was told that if I did not need the In-N-Out privileges that I could park there for $84 for two nights instead of $100. When I checked out & got my car there was a machine to put the the ticket into and it charged me $119 to park and it charged my friend $108 to park. I was livid. The woman at the window in the garage was a complete B. She told me to take it up with the hotel. The hotel told me to take it up with the garage. So be very wary of your parking. The rooms are small, but everything was functional, the bed was comfortable and we had no issues with the room. The weird thing is is that the ice is in the basement. There are refrigerators in the rooms now, so that was a definite plus. We had a large window with a nice view. There is a great rooftop bar and there's also a nice Mexican restaurant downstairs. There is also a very nice coffee shop downstairs. So we had no issues at all with the room and amenities. Just parking. I spent an hour and a half trying to resolve the parking issue via Hilton Honors of which I am a member and I was told I would not be refunded. However, after filling out a Hilton survey and mentioning the parking situation and that my issue was not resolved, I miraculously did receive a refund a few weeks later, so in the end I was happy about that. You are close to Septa & walkable to lots Philly has to offer. read more

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The front desk staff were incredibly nice! The vibes of this place is very cool and modern. Everything was clean. The hotel room itself is very small - no extras like a fridge, microwave, etc. There was a large TV though. There is only a little bit of walking space around the bed. The walls are also very thin - I could hear everything in the hallway, and even the blinds being drawn in the room next door. There's a restaurant called El Techo at the top which is popular with guests. It's a separate establishment so you have to check in with the restaurant staff on the 1st floor right by the hotel lobby check-in, and then they will scan a pass on the elevator to get you to the top. I would highly recommend! read more

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Now I've stayed here several more times for longer stretches of time. Most of what I said earlier holds true, but I will say I've changed my mind about how thin the walls are. Maybe I'm biased by my current neighbors that play music loudly and get into screaming matches; but I do feel like those noises are a bit louder due to the rooms being smaller. It's also difficult to change rooms because of how this place is often sold-out (despite some of these-less-than favorable reviews. Thus I will repeat: if you can afford a bigger room (those have historically been in the corners of this hotel for me so one less neighbor), that's best. Otherwise, only other major complaint is the slow Wi-Fi. But this is still 4 stars for me because of room cleanliness, how much natural light gets in the room, fairly helpful staff, and location. read more

Just enough of what you need. One very comfortable queen bed w white sheets and a duvet, a big flatscreen tv, a bathroom with a large shower, a toilet. No chairs, a bench seat for one next to the bed and window, a bedside tray. It is all you need- cozy and comfortable. The toiletries smelled awesome , the towels soft, the bed comfortable. The downstairs sported a fantastic coffee bar, a modern Mexican restaurant and the roof sported a 21 and older rooftop bar. There was a definite party place vibe and guest services was on point. Cordial, young, accommodating. The only thing I really wanted was a mini fridge. read more

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Stayed here in early June 2023 for business. Room was comfortable but the walls were thin and AC loud. Expected more. Two bars in hotel and both were really loud. Hotel location was convenient to Rittenhouse square and 30th street train station. read more

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Decent hotel with a wonderful staff, I'd rate it a 3.5. The rooms are definitely on the smaller side, with no closet (just a rack and a few hangers). One of my towels had a slight stain, and the bedsheets were itchy. Despite this, the staff was very supportive and helped resolve any issues I faced. read more

Motto By Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square - Hotels Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great little spot in Rittenhouse if you want nice and clean room for an overnight stay or you're a compact traveler. Only issues that came up in our visit was our room was originally by the staff elevator and when people gathered there to talk you could hear every word. Also, we could great the people down the hall pregaming their night. So if you're sensitive to other peoples noise, this may bother you. But I got to hear juicy details about Richard so I'm not bothered. There was an issue of a busted water pipe affecting our floor. This causes no water for the sink, shower, and toilet. However, after I told the front desk they added me to a list of people and by the time we came back from our night out they gave us the option to move rooms. They even upgraded us to a larger corner room which was much quieter, and they gave us 1000 points (essentially $5). Staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful. Beware. Care ads on gratuity read more

Booked this hotel for my partner and I. We were going to be in Philadelphia over the weekend for a concert. I was nervous as the reviews seemed to be 50-50. I felt much relief after actually getting to the hotel and into my room. Here are some of my thoughts. I loved the centralized location. The hotel is close to Target and CVS if you need anything or forgot to bring essentials with you. There are fantastic restaurants located nearby. It was within walking distance of the Mütter Museum which we were visiting. The room is on the small side but perfect if you are traveling alone or if you are with one person for a weekend visit. I loved how there were big bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower. The bathroom was fantastic. The bed was comfy and in general, I have no complaints about the room. The only thing that I didn't like was that there was no mini fridge in the room. That is my only complaint. If I return to Philadelphia, I will stay at this hotel again. read more

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We only stay at Motto when we travel to Philadelphia-several times a year. They offer the best service, clean rooms and attentive staff. Thanks! read more

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. For one, I love that they don't have carpet in the rooms. The room was very clean. The staff here were very helpful and pleasant during our interactions. I like how the hotel is in walking distance to a lot of attractions and restaurants. It is a micro hotel, so keep that in mind. I think it serves its purpose and I would definitely stay here again. read more

It's okay.... Nothing to write home about, but I'd stay again. The place is fairly new and is in a docent location, but the rooms are small and they cater to a younger minimalist mentality. No closet, no place to store a bag, and the bathroom is basically right next to the bed. I'd stay again in the future, but only for a night or two as I passed through the city. Staff was friendly, the cleaning crew did a good job, but they need to look a little closer. My room (920) had candle wax spotted across the floor and it looked like it had been there for a while. Don't just surface clean, make sure it's completely cleaned. The bed was comfortable and overall, I liked it. But I like more space and more of a traditional hotel. read more