Welcome to Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square
A Guide to Your Upcoming Stay
We are so glad you have chosen Hotel AKA Rittenhouse Square for your stay in Philadelphia and want to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. To help you settle in, we invite you to explore this welcome guide, which includes details about our property amenities, services, and local dining recommendations. If you need further assistance, our Guest Services team is available 24/7 to enhance your experience, offering everything from restaurant recommendations and reservations to transportation requests and more.
Sincerely,
Evan O'Donnell, Managing Director
From private film screenings at our on-site cinema to award-winning dining at a.kitchen+bar, our stylish amenities and services make maintaining your lifestyle as seamless as possible.
A.FITNESS
Keep up with your fitness routine at the recently updated a.fitness Technogym, featuring state-of-the-art Technogym equipment that includes elliptical cross-trainers, treadmills, cycles, and weight-training equipment.
A.BUSINESS
If you’re visiting Philadelphia for business, you’ll be able to take advantage of some of our most spectacular amenities. The resident library offers Wi-Fi access and comfortable seating for quiet work sessions. You’ll also have access to our conference and boardroom on the amenity floor.
A.CINEMA
Cinephiles will most certainly appreciate our sophisticated private film experience. The intimate, seven-seat a.cinema theater is available to all our residents to reserve for personal screenings, business meetings, and a curated weekly film selection of classic and contemporary films specifically chosen by Max Markowitz of moviecritictoday.com. Kick back into one of our oversized, plush-leather reclining seats and unwind with your favorite on-screen entertainment.
Located in a prime, upscale spot on Rittenhouse Square, a.kitchen has earned recognition as one of Philadelphia's premier dining destinations. Under the leadership of Ellen Yin and Executive Chef Eli Collins, the restaurant has garnered acclaim for its inventive small plates and refined interpretations of classic American dishes. a.kitchen is celebrated for its exceptional cuisine and its award-winning wine list, named the best in the city by both Zagat and Philadelphia Magazine. a.kitchen was named a James Beard Foundation semi-finalist for Outstanding Wine & Beverage Program in both 2022 and 2024, and Outstanding Restaurant and Chef in 2023 for High Street Hospitality's Ellen Yin.
Guests can enjoy in-suite dining from a.kitchen+bar delivered right to their suite!
- 24-hour front desk
- In-suite dining from a.kitchen
- Suite Sommelier Program by Frank Kinyon, Sommelier of a.kitchen+bar
- Same-day valet dry-cleaning and laundering services
- On-site Guest Services Team that can provide suggestions and recommendations, and assist with reservations, deliveries, and appointments
- Fresh grocery delivery available for placement in your suite upon arrival
- On-site management and maintenance
- Convenient indoor parking available close by
- In-suite massage and relaxation therapy available upon request
- Complimentary high-speed Internet access available in public spaces
Electronics
Flat screen television in living room
Flat screen television in bedroom
Cordless telephone with voice mail
Linens
Four full sets of towels per bedroom
One bathmat per bedroom
Four pillows per bedroom
Two robes per bedroom
Kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Nespresso Machine
5 Pc stainless steel cookware set. (1 frying pan, 3 pots, 1 stock pot)
Stainless steel measuring spoon & cup set
Pair of scissors
Comfort grip can opener
Chrome wing corkscrew
3 pc. chef’s knife set
3 pc. stain shield storage bowl set
Solid spoon, slotted spoon, slotted turner, and wide turner tongs
Cuisinart compact two slice toaster
Wastebasket
Colander
Baking sheet
Wrapped sponge
Oxo dust pan and brush
Cutlery tray
Pyrex glass square & rectangular bakeware set and measuring cup
Tea kettle
Hand towels
Kitchen Aid silicone potholders
Plates, salad plates, and soup bowls
Forks, salad forks, dessert spoons, knives, and teaspoons
Coffee cups with saucers
Pint glasses
Rocks glasses
Wine glasses
Ironing board with iron
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Tissues
Dishwasher detergent
Bath products
Shoe mitt
Utilities included
Heat
Hot water
Electricity
Digital cable with HBO
Wireless internet service
Local telephone service
*furnishings subject to change
**Housekeeping is provided once per 7 days for stay of 7 to 29 nights and twice a month for stay of 30+ nights.
Have a question about parking, check-in times, cancellation policy, or more? Check out our FAQ page for a list of helpful questions and answers about your upcoming stay.