Fodor's Expert Review Sonesta Philadelphia Downtown

Center City's Sonesta pairs an urbane design aesthetic—heavy on the blacks and reds and minimalist furniture—that touches both common areas and private guest rooms, with an interesting collection of amenities. For active types, there is a rooftop swimming pool and 24-hour fitness center, plus complimentary access to the nearby Philadelphia Sports Club. Art Bar, the hotel's cocktail and small-plates gathering space, features an attached gallery run in partnership with the neighboring Center for Established Visual Arts. Ruth's Chris Steak House, the ground-floor restaurant, offers 200-plus diners steak and all of the fixings.