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Latham Hotel

3.5 of 5
135 South 17th Street, (Walnut and 17th), Philadelphia, PA 19103 (City Center West)
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Latham Hotel
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4.5 of 5 stars 150 Reviews
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Senior Contributor
34 reviews 34 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Great hotel, great location”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is wonderful. We stayed here a few years ago before the renovations, it was old and drab. Now, it is wonderful. Everything looks great. Rooms are very nice and comfortable and the bathrooms are quite neat with marble floors. My wife and I travel to Philly many times a year and this is by far one of the... More

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York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
50 helpful votes 50 helpful votes
“Nice hotel -- Great location -- Avoid the restaurant”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My family stayed overnight at the Latham while in town to attend my son's college graduation. The location could not be more perfect -- one block off of Rittenhouse Square and in walking distance to attractions, restaurants, and shopping. Front desk staff were friendly and competent. The hotel has clearly been recently renovated. Our room was very clean with modern... More

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear horse2hound4, Thank you for your feedback, and for choosing us during your time in Center City. It is great to see you enjoyed the decor' following our complete restoration. Our design team focused on providing modern and usable furniture that would be both appealing and practical for our guests. I am sorry to hear of your experience in our... More

New York City, New York
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Excellent value, great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Very good choice, clean, quiet, comfortable, exactly what I needed while on a business trip to the city. My room was quiet and on a high floor but heard that rooms lower down and on South 17th Street could hear street traffic.

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear ChazM2_13, Thank you for giving us the pleasure to accommodate you on your recent stay. I am glad to hear you had a pleasant experience and were able to enjoy our location, while still having time to rest. We are fortunate to be in the heart of all the action of Center City, though noise issues from traffic,etc are... More

Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Great choice”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

My first visit to Phil, and I couldn't ask for anything more, particularly at the price. Clean, comfortable room, and I really appreciated the iPod docking clock radio by the bed, and the excellent little coffee machine. Another simple touch - the bedside light has a power point, so you can easily charge the phone or whatever. A minor plumbing... More

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
21 May 2013

Dear Malaytraveller48, Thank you for choosing us as your home base on your trip to Philadelphia. We receive a large number of international travelers, though it is rare that we have visitors from down under! Thank you for your fabulous feedback, I will certainly ensure it is shared with our team. I hope to see you again on your next... More

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3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Location and Attentive Staff”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We enjoyed the Latham Hotel thoroughly. They are located right in the heart of the best part of Philly. Our room was very comfortable, clean, and well lit. I especially enjoyed the lighting in the bathroom, which unlike others I've experienced, did not make me look washed out and tired. We had to ask for glasses, which was a bit... More

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Martha B, Thank you for choosing us, on your recent trip to Philadelphia. We have been receiving a good deal of positive feedback recently on our bathroom lighting, and specifically our in room vanity mirrors, and I am glad to see you approve as well! Due to our customer feedback we will be adding custom drinking cups to all... More

Washington D.C.
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22 reviews 22 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Clean and Comfortable, Great Location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Our room was small, but really beautifully decorated. My husband wanted to take some of the design elements and use them in our own bathroom. The bed was big and comfortable. The service was very friendly, but above all, you can't beat the location. I would definitely stay there again.

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Gwyneth, Very glad to hear that both you and your husband were able to enjoy time here in Philadelphia. Thank you for your feedback regarding the property's design elements. During our recent restoration, we employed a renown local designer who was able to put together the wonderful guestroom and lobby decor our guests enjoy today. I also want to... More

NJ
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15 reviews 15 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“Was the cheapest luxury room in Philly”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

Searching for a room when Philly seemed sold out. The Latham was available at a reasonable price-$299- when average hotels were trying to charge $499. Turned out to be great boutique little hotel, positive surprise. Honestly prefer the four seasons, but this was a good value and would return. The bell hop did a very good job handling the car... More

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear D0c, Thank you for sharing your experience. Our property underwent a complete restoration in 2012, we now boast some of the best accomodations in Center City at competitive prices. Many of our guests do not realize we have a full service restuarant and wine bar located on property (including 24 hour room service), as well as a luxury sedan... More

TravelGirlWDC
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Over Priced Average Boutique Hotel w/Great Location”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I travel quite a bit for work and travel abroad once a year for vacation. I tend to stay at boutique hotels when on personal leave and have high expectations and expect attention to detail. The room was okay and honestly I've had nicer rooms at a Marriott. The restaurant/bar was nice and the front desk staff was friendly, although... More

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear TravelGirlWDC, Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay. I am pleased to see there were several positive aspects of your stay, though apologize that we were unable to offer an all around better experience. After a long day, I can understand the importance of an efficient check in process, and will work to ensure our guests have... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“Well priced, high quality”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Nice hotel in a great location. Received a great deal on it and was able to walk to business appointments, meals and even a haircut. Only bummer is that we had a slight electrical issue one evening that maintenance staff corrected relatively promptly.

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Scott, Thank you for the opportunity to serve you on your recent trip to downtown Philadelphia. I am pleased to see you were able to take advantage of our convenient location between the financial district of Philadelphia as well as the shops and restaurants of the Rittenhouse Square. Many of our guests are able to walk to many of... More

Los Angeles
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166 reviews 166 reviews
41 hotel reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
“Lovely and comfortable room, poor housekeeping”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My wife and I stayed in a Deluxe King at the Latham Hotel for 5 nights. The room was very nice, fairly spacious, tastefully appointed, with a comfortable bed, a small but decent bathroom. The hotel’s location is perfect, in center city just a block or so from Rittenhouse Square. The only downside was the housekeeping. The housekeeping staff must... More

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Michael R, General Manager at Latham Hotel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Mr. Crowther, Thank you for choosing The Latham Hotel Philadelphia on your recent trip to the area. I wanted to personally thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your experience at our property. I am pleased to hear the asthetics and comfort of the property exceeded your expectations. Though, I wanted to offer my sincerest apologies... More

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Also Known As:
Latham Hotel Philadelphia
Address: 135 South 17th Street, (Walnut and 17th), Philadelphia, PA 19103
Region: United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > City Center West
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#15 Family Hotels in Philadelphia
#15 Business Hotels in Philadelphia
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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