Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel in Philadelphia, PA

2 Franklin Plaza 17th & Race Sts, Philadelphia, PA 19103



Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, PHILADELPHIA
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Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel

3.5 Star Rating

Location. One of the tallest tower-hotels in Philadelphia, Pa., at 26 stories, the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel boasts incredible views of downtown. The hotel is within walking distance of many of America's historical attractions, museums and shopping plazas. Convenient to Independence Hall and the Franklin Institute, the Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel is only four blocks from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Philadelphia International Airport is seven miles away.
Hotel Features. The hotel's interior lobby opens to a spacious atrium. An escalator carries guests from the art-filled metropolitan lobby to the two mezzanines. Popular among business travelers and conventioneers, the hotel has a complimentary business center with high- speed Internet access. A full-service fitness center has a pool, weight-machines, cardiovascular equipment and racquetball courts available for a daily usage fee. Shula's Steak House, named after the famed Dolphins coach, serves hearty meat and potatoes in fashionably casual surroundings. Specialties include large portions of Angus Beef and seafood such as live Maine lobster. The No Name Lounge, inside Shula's offers cigars and martinis. The lobby, lobby bar, restaurant, pool and guestrooms were renovated in 2005.

Guestrooms. The hotel's attractive guestrooms are carefully detailed with the business traveler in mind. Large, well lit work areas and ergonomic chairs are coupled with amenities like pillow-top mattresses. Room service is available. High-speed Internet is accessible in guestrooms for a daily surcharge.

Expert Tip. The Rodin Museum is less than one-half mile from the hotel and features the largest collection of sculptor Auguste Rodin's works outside of France. Auguste Rodin is famous for his bronze sculpture, The Thinker, and his marble sculpture, The Kiss.


Surrounding Area

CITY HALL 3 BLOCKS

Room Information - Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel

Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard Room Non Refundable Long Description: One king or two double Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed(s) with signature mattress(es) and linens. City views. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Voice mail. Desk, ergonomic chair. Video games (surcharge). Pay movies. Golden Door toiletries. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Air conditioning. Nonrefundable. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room Long Description: One king or two double Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed(s) with signature mattress(es) and linens. City views. Dial-up Internet access (surcharge). High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Voice mail. Desk, ergonomic chair. Video games (surcharge). Pay movies. Golden Door toiletries. Coffee/tea maker. Hair dryer. Air conditioning.

Property Information

Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required - Upon check-in
Hotel Built - 1979
Last Renovated - 2004
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required - Upon check-in

Star rating: 3.5

Check in time is 3:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Pennsylvania Convention Center - 0.5 miles
Franklin Institute - 0.5 miles
Rodin Museum - 0.5 miles
Academy of Natural Sciences - 0.5 miles
Chinatown - 0.5 miles
Philadelphia Museum of Art - 1.0 mile
Fairmount Waterworks - 1.0 mile
Boathouse Row - 1.0 mile
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 1.0 mile
Independence Hall - 1.5 miles
Liberty Bell - 1.5 miles

Driving Directions - Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel

From Philadelphia International Airport:
Follow airport signs to I-95 North to Exit #22 676 West.
Take 676 West to Broad Street Exit and go to 15th Street.
Follow 15th Street one half block to Spring Street.        
Turn right on Spring Street and go one block to 16th Street.
Make a right onto 16th Street and go down one quarter block.
Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel is located on the left.