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Philadelphia Sofitel	Average Price: $225 Check Rates

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120 South 17th Street

Philadelphia, 19103 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 1 of 18
Average review rating: 4.4

OpinionWell Value Index: 8

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (4) , Expedia (50) , MyTravelGuide (17) , Travelocity (22) , TripAdvisor (696) , YahooTravel (21)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. The receptionist was exceptionally friendly and welcoming and made check in an entirely pleasant experience.

"What Luxury! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/8/2012 Vote

2. Check-in and check-out was easy, and the front desk folks were super-friendly and helpful.

"Well worth it! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/23/2012 Vote

3. I did not take issue with this, as rules are rules, but I had read so many reviews where people said early check-in was no problem for them.

"Very Nice Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/21/2012 Vote

4. Our rooms were ready right at 3PM, and the check in was effortless and easy.

"Friendly staff, SUPER comfy beds and clean rooms = Great stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

5. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful towards us at all times, and let us store our bags there while we tooled around the city before check in with no issue at all.

"Friendly staff, SUPER comfy beds and clean rooms = Great stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/20/2012 Vote

6. Check-in was a quick and friendly and hotel staff remembered us by name throughout our stay.

"Amazing stay and excellent service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/16/2012 Vote

7. Check-in/Check-out was fast and easy.

"Just a Excellent Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/14/2012 Vote

8. Pros:Friendly staffQuick check in Very Posh and updated decor in the rooms and through out the hotel * King Size Bed * Huge Bath with a separate shower/bathtub * Flat Screen TV * Decent size closet with all amenitiesClean Clean CleanThe most comfortable bed out of many hotels we have stayed in (that's saying a lot for us)Easy Check Out Classy bar/cafe on the main floor (this is were we actually had the most fun on NYE) Cons:Parking/Valet is questionable and tediousThe hotel is in the city which makes it understandable about needing valet, but the protocol of when arriving at the hotel and departing gets a little complicated.

"Will Definitely Return again and again " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/2/2012 Vote

9. I was upgraded due to my gold status and given a free drink upon check-in.

"My favorite hotel in my hometown " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/26/2011 Vote

10. The front desk was courteous, professional and efficient at check-in.

"Decent Business Hotel with spotty attention to detail " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/17/2011 Vote