Name: The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Address: Ten Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, US
Price range: US$335–US$1,424 per night
Rating: 8.15

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia earns consistent praise for its grand lobby, central location, and many friendly staff interactions, while recurring critiques cite dated rooms, city and building noise, uneven cleanliness, and occasional service or maintenance lapses.

Guests often enjoy breakfast, though prices can be high and food-and-beverage service varies from attentive to slow. Facilities feedback is mixed, with a limited gym and pricey valet noted alongside otherwise functional amenities. Best suited to travelers who value classic ambiance and location, and can accept occasional inconsistencies.

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Facilities

The grand lobby and on-site bar are highlights. Several reviews note a limited gym and valet or parking that is expensive and sometimes inconvenient.

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10

Babar

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful lobby

10

Scott

4 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The bar was great.

10

Lisa

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly beautiful but also comfortable hotel, convenient to everything downtown and train station. Excellent bar. Valet parking is pricey but in line with what you’d expect to pay at a Ritz.

10

Bobby

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wish there was more seating area at the bar.

10

Rona

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and grand lobby. Welcoming staff. Great breakfast and hotel bar. Lovely room with all the amenities.

4

Thomas Lee

1 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lots of fees charged without notice like pet fee. Also gym needs upgrade not impressive. Room service took a long time and had to call 4 times Too expensive

10

Daniel

6 Mar 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The entire staff is excellent. Lovely hotel lobby and bar.

2

Daniel

30 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Shower over flows, valet was terrible

10

Jay

14 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Expensive parking but good people work there

4

Néstor

5 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very bad conditions on the room. Not expected for the price. The carpet was dirt, fitness center very limited and the front desk asistan really bad

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Cleanliness

Feedback on cleanliness and upkeep is mixed: reports of dirty linens or bathrooms and smoke or musty odors appear alongside clean stays. Recurring maintenance issues include weak water pressure, faulty AC, and broken fixtures or appliances.

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John

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I've stayed at Ritz Carlton properties for years and for the most part my stays have been enjoyable. However, this stay was one of the worst in recent memory and I'm not sure if I will stay at a Ritz Carlton property again in the future. Some of the pillow cases were stained/dirty, the towels felt like sand paper, the phone was not working, the fire alarm went off at 6am Sunday morning and life safety instructions were unclear at best, my wife ordered a bagel and it was not only poor in quality it was burnt black, just a terrible experience.

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Jewleitt

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible experience. Got in late from traveling and I didn’t expect to walk into a smoke room with smoky wet dirty stinky pillows. The room smelt smoky and moldy. The bathtub was dirty. I would honestly love a refund. I’m also a Marriot member and haven’t experienced this before and when I spend a lot of money I expect a clean room. Especially traveling with two toddlers.

4

Saquib

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The head rest of the bed was dirty and sticky..we asked to get it cleaned. Never happened so we cleaned it up ourselves. The water pressure was so poor, you could not take a shower properly. We asked drive to open a water pressure and never got fixed. Would not stay here again.

2

Hubert

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I couldn’t take a a bath in the bath tub because it had rust.

2

Lois

7 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The air was not working correctly and with my husband being in hvac business we were doing the air correctly. I did t seep good for being to hot .. I wouldn’t stay there again for the price I paid

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Michael

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was dated and dirty. There was hair in the bed and bathroom. It was definitely not worth the price paid. I am very unsatisfied and disappointed.

2

Phil

17 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We traveled from New York City down to Philadelphia for a concert and a special night, Lamont Landers at Milk Boy, my Christmas present from my wife. We thought the Ritz was a sure bet. But when we returned from the concert, we found that our shower was unusable. It sounded like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and would only produce extremely cold water. Until we simultaneously turned on the sink, and then we got extremely hot water. It was late, and the noise the shower was making was no doubt waking up our neighbors, so we went to bed and tried again in the morning, getting the same results. We could hear our neighbor’s shower making the same noise. When we went downstairs for breakfast, we spoke to the manager, who said she would look into it and meet us when we checked out. When we did check out, the front desk clerk made no effort to find the manager and had clearly been told to tell us she was in an accounting meeting. We had to shower when we got home. As people who have used Ritz hotels as a frequent local weekend escape, and as our hotel of choice for distant vacations, we are extremely disappointed.

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Sandi

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We found a dead bug and dried blood on the sheets! The AC broke and the hotel lost power so we could not use elevator.

6

Lauren

20 Feb 2024

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First, I’d like to say that the staff was lovely and the lobby was very beautiful, architecturally speaking. But our room was… not great. Curtains were ripped. We found an old deflated balloon in the closet when getting linens for the pull-out sofa. The linens for said sofa consisted of a pillow and a prison blanket. The refrigerator drawer was broken, so we could not have cold drinks unless we ordered from room service. Most outlets in the common area did not work, even with several “does flipping this switch change it?” experiments. I’ve stayed in nicer Hampton Inns.

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Kimberly

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was pretty perfect. Toilet seat was dirty / stained which made us question overall cleanliness. Other than that! we loved everything.

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Rooms

Rooms are frequently described as dated, with noise from City Hall bells, traffic, or elevators affecting some stays. Others found comfortable beds, good space, and city views.

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Michael A

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Worst Ritz I’ve stayed at. Super loud, next door and street racers.

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matthew

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The building itself is gorgeous. A testament to bygone era grandeur. However, inside the rooms are lacking,. Worn, dated furnishings and mismatched decor, cheap, low grade towels, all were a disappointment compared to other Ritz Carlton properties. Hotel rooms need an update.i paid $1300 for one night in a suite, I was expecting Ritz-Call to luxury. Instead I got basic hotel amenities.

8

Michael

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed at a number of Ritz and Four Seasons properties. This is not top tier. We stayed in a standard room which had a battered old refrigerator sitting on the floor. That is not Ritz, that’s airport Marriott. Ditto the half-functioning phone. And the toiletries which genuinely smelled bad. I remember when Ritz had Bulgari toiletries. Room service was very good, service in the bar and restaurant was lazy and uninvolved. This hotel needs a major refresh and some new energy and commitment in food and beverage.

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Mary

13 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My only concern was that your room was next to the elevator bank, which could have been very noisy. It did vibrate in the room when the elevator was in use. but by the time we went to bed, the activity lessened.

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Danielle

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was really comfy. Wasn't impressed with the room though for the prices of a Ritz and it didn't have refrigerator other than the mini-bar. The bartenders and bellmen were FANTASTIC! Breakfast was average, but the eggs were excellent! Be aware you will hear the bell from City Hall on the hour so if you want to sleep in, don't stay here!

6

Violet

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Property is centrally located but surrounded by noise.

6

Lily

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel needs upgrade to minimize the terrible noise of cars and ambulances.

10

Tanya

9 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were polite and accommodating. We enjoyed breakfast at their restaurant. The room was clean and spacious with a great view of downtown. The bed was very comfortable.

8

Michael

29 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a large hotel in a very busy area, great for walking to restaurants, it had a nepresso machine in room but no pods housekeeping should know how to restock for next guest

8

Erin

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall, the stay was great! Everyone was very nice and accommodating. The bar and lobby area were amazing. Location everything! The views from my corner king room were stunning and made everything worth it… I was a little disappointed with the dated and plain condition of the room itself. It was my first time staying at a Ritz and I guess maybe I was expecting the best room ever.

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Service

Many guests praise friendly, accommodating staff across the hotel. However, several accounts cite slow or unhelpful responses at check-in and in room service, with some billing or policy frustrations.

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10

Michelle

1 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service and delightfully welcoming staff

4

Karl

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My girlfriend and I were in town and stayed at The Ritz Carlton Philadelphia. The property looked elegant and inviting on their Instagram page as well as on the internet which was the main reason I picked The Ritz Carlton instead of The Four Seasons at Comcast Center, however it didn’t seem to be that way when I arrived at the property. My other main concern was that one African American front desk associate who was not so pleasant and had a negative attitude during check in. I asked the lady a few significant questions and she seemed disinterested in giving assistance. Both Men’s and Women’s bathroom (according to my girlfriend) in the lobby were also not maintained and in disrepair. I am a big fan of The Ritz Carlton and the service it offers since I’ve been to a few in the country, but the one in Philadelphia needs to uphold the prestige and the top tier service that I believe the brand still stands for.

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grant

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wife had Covid and hotel refused to refund my cancelation.

4

Elizabeth

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room service forgot our breakfast order. It never arrived and then they refused to answer the phone and front desk staff was at first rude and unaccommodating when I asked it to be removed from my bill.

4

Teresa

12 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have never heard the word ‘no’ as many times as I heard it at this property…No, sorry we can’t do that…No, you’ll have to ask someone else for that…No, we don’t offer that…No,no,no. The only ‘no’ I will remember is the “No, I will never stay at this property again”. As a frequent Ritz Carlton customer, I can say that I was highly disappointed with the service at almost every touch point— from the front desk to the concierge to the restaurant. So happy it was just a one night stay!

10

Vanessa

22 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff and service was great. Room was clean and comfortable. Room service was fast and delicious. Overall Great stay!

8

Miranda

28 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful, stunning hotel, great food from the restaurant to the bar to in room dining! We had a few hiccups with our check in, having to return to the front desk 4 times before our room was ready. Made for a very long travel day. I would encourage management to ensure your new (or newer) front desk employees are ready for service worthy of the Ritz Carlton brand before putting them on duty. Great location and would stay here again!

10

Peter

11 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent service by the whole team!

10

Helen

12 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable with excellent service

10

Aimee

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary at the Ritz for 2 nights and it was amazing. Perfect. The check in process was quick and Bettina was so friendly. The lobby is gorgeous with a restaurant (open til 11pm)and bar open til 1am. Our deluxe king room was so nice with a city view. The location is perfect and we could walk to so many restaurants. This hotel is located right next to city hall, across the street from capital grill and McCormick and Shmicks. We were about a block from Del Friscos and maybe 2 blocks to El Vez. These restaurants are all popular dinner spots in Philly. Stay here! The property is so clean and the staff is so friendly. Nick the bartender was amazing and the doormen are so great as well. Hope to be back soon!

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Location

Central downtown location next to City Hall, walkable to restaurants and transit. City noise is a common trade-off.

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10

Stephen

30 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, close to a lot of options for food.

10

Aiman

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a beautiful bldg in a great location.

6

Michael

30 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is clean, and leans heavy into its heritage as a name associated with luxury. That doesn't change its location-- it is in the middle of downtown surrounded by abhorrent traffic at peak times, walking outside greets you with the city smell of trash and smog, and if you plan on eating food in the city as of Dec 2023, you'll pay twice as much as you would outside of the city limits. The hotel is a pleasant stay -- the experience, not so much. You could do better by finding a stay outside the city and traveling in and out.

10

Lisa

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredibly beautiful but also comfortable hotel, convenient to everything downtown and train station. Excellent bar. Valet parking is pricey but in line with what you’d expect to pay at a Ritz.

10

Jie

1 Sept 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good location

10

Shanese

14 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay for a weekend trip. Quick Uber ride from train station and easy access to local restaurants.

6

Violet

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Property is centrally located but surrounded by noise.

10

Charlotte

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a great time at the Ritz-Carlton it was clean and the staff was very accommodating. Centrally located very easy to navigate. Location really is everything!

10

Laurette

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property and ideal location

10

Aimee

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary at the Ritz for 2 nights and it was amazing. Perfect. The check in process was quick and Bettina was so friendly. The lobby is gorgeous with a restaurant (open til 11pm)and bar open til 1am. Our deluxe king room was so nice with a city view. The location is perfect and we could walk to so many restaurants. This hotel is located right next to city hall, across the street from capital grill and McCormick and Shmicks. We were about a block from Del Friscos and maybe 2 blocks to El Vez. These restaurants are all popular dinner spots in Philly. Stay here! The property is so clean and the staff is so friendly. Nick the bartender was amazing and the doormen are so great as well. Hope to be back soon!

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Dining

Restaurant and bar experiences range from excellent to underwhelming; breakfast feedback varies and prices can be high. Room service is often good but occasionally slow or inaccurate.

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Stuart

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was amazing. From the Valets to the front desk I was impressed. If I could change one thing I would ask for the bartenders to more responsive to the guests. They were a bit standoffish and not what I would have expected from this caliber of hotel.

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Michael

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed at a number of Ritz and Four Seasons properties. This is not top tier. We stayed in a standard room which had a battered old refrigerator sitting on the floor. That is not Ritz, that’s airport Marriott. Ditto the half-functioning phone. And the toiletries which genuinely smelled bad. I remember when Ritz had Bulgari toiletries. Room service was very good, service in the bar and restaurant was lazy and uninvolved. This hotel needs a major refresh and some new energy and commitment in food and beverage.

10

Andrea

5 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I always love my stay here, such a gorgeous building right by City Hall, I even had a fabulous view this time. Love the bar and room service.

4

Elizabeth

27 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room service forgot our breakfast order. It never arrived and then they refused to answer the phone and front desk staff was at first rude and unaccommodating when I asked it to be removed from my bill.

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Victor

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The entire staff at the Ritz deserve kudos and praise for having made New Year’s Eve such unforgettable experience. It was something out of a Fairy Tale and my stay will forever be one I remember fondly in my heart! I don’t want to forget anyone from the staff at the front door greeting us, the bellboys to the wonderful team at the Reception. I do, however, want to emphasize a special mention for having done such extraordinary work to Lauren, all the servers at Aqimero and in particular the bartenders which made New Year’s Eve possible!! And a personal shout out to that gorgeous man ws in charge of setting up the venue to make it look, in every way, that we were borrowing a page out of The Great Gatsby for this evening. He did a fabulous job and I had the privilege to speak to him afterwards and was blown away by his commitment to Event Planning. All in all, I hope this review brings great News to all the team at the Ritz and that they know I could never have dreamed a better way to close 2024 and start the New Year 2025 than in sharing time, company and memories at The Ritz!

8

Danielle

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was really comfy. Wasn't impressed with the room though for the prices of a Ritz and it didn't have refrigerator other than the mini-bar. The bartenders and bellmen were FANTASTIC! Breakfast was average, but the eggs were excellent! Be aware you will hear the bell from City Hall on the hour so if you want to sleep in, don't stay here!

10

Rona

30 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful and grand lobby. Welcoming staff. Great breakfast and hotel bar. Lovely room with all the amenities.

6

Melanie

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Checking in took at least 15 minutes after I was being helped at the counter. No idea why as I had no questions or issues. Being charged $4 for an ice cube at the bar was frustrating, partly b/c it's ridiculous and partly b/c it's not transparent. You order an $18 drink and it shows up as $22 without a line item comes across as price gauging.

10

Tanya

9 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff were polite and accommodating. We enjoyed breakfast at their restaurant. The room was clean and spacious with a great view of downtown. The bed was very comfortable.

4

Derek

9 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Pros: The property is in a good location, the beds were comfortable and the room was quiet. Cons: - Breakfast and dining in is extraordinarily expensive. A smoothie, omelette, and oatmeal cost me close to $80, and paying for breakfast as part of the booking only gives you a credit rather than an included breakfast. - dated furniture and bathrooms. Rooms are def in need of an upgrade. Water pressure in the showers was poor, and the bathroom leaked after every shower. Room felt more like a 3 star. - doormen don't help with bags or doors etc.

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Month	Average price
January	US$331
February	US$350
March	US$386
April	US$433
May	US$577
June	US$532
July	US$538
August	US$398
September	US$477
October	US$525
November	US$468
December	US$377

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $683	17 $340	18 $464	19 $507
20 $335	21 $340	22 $450	23 $593	24 $335	25 $405	26 $406
27 $335	28 $507	29 $1,159	30 $656

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $342	2 $405	3 $627
4 $434	5 $502	6 $650	7 $474	8 $410	9 $470	10 $697
11 $353	12 $359	13 $407	14 $490	15 $448	16 $627	17 $732
18 $359	19 $353	20 $354	21 $655	22 $1,046	23 $830	24 $1,424
25 $471	26 $1,000	27 $409	28 $460	29 $356	30 $368	31 $359

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