2 Franklin Plaza 17th & Race - Philadelphia, PA, United States 19103
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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.
Property Amenities
Fitness Equipment
Parking (valet)
Elevator/Lift
Shower Only
Restaurant(s)
Meeting room (small groups)
Children stay free - 12 Years and Under
Swimming pool - indoor
Business center
Parking (surcharge)
Internet public area - high-speed
Gift shop or newsstand
Pets allowed - Dogs up to 50 Pounds
Concierge services
Area Attractions
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
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.
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
Policies & Disclaimers
Your charge card will be charged for the full payment upon submitting your reservation request. See {0}User Agreement.
Requests for bed type and smoking preferences will be submitted to the hotel but are not guaranteed.
Room pictures may differ from the actual room you receive.
You must present a photo ID upon check-in.
By proceeding with this reservation, you agree to all terms and conditions, which include the Cancellation Policy and all terms and conditions contained in the {0}User Agreement.
You agree to pay the cost of your reservation. If you do not pay this debt and it is collected through the use of a collection agency, an attorney, or through other legal proceedings, you agree to pay all reasonable costs or fees, including attorney fees and court costs, incurred in connection with such collection effort.
