"Old-world elegance, personified" sums up this "grand" 1904 hotel on the Avenue of the Arts, whose "wonderful", "professional" staff ensures it retains its "character and history" while offering "modern" touches; "quiet" rooms boast "high ceilings" and "elegant" marble baths, while perks include "great happy-hour prices" at XIX bar/lounge on the 19th floor and complimentary access to the...
A Philadelphia institution for almost a century, The Bellevue continually offers elegant lodging at the very heart of the city. The spacious rooms, done in bright prints, have large walk-in closets and the high ceilings and moldings typical of older buildings; some mark-ups and peeling suggest the rooms and hallways could use an update. The posh restaurant, XIX (Nineteen), features excellent...
In 1904, this was the most opulent hotel in the country. Today, it can't claim that much fame, but the "Bellevue" does capitalize on its historic bones and great location. A separate elevator lifts you to the domed 19th-floor registration area. Rooms occupy floors 12 to 17, and are spacious, with bed with extra-large goose down duvets and posh marble bathrooms. Each morning, the hotel serves...
The lower floors of the Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue house a small, upscale collection of retailers. The Ralph Lauren store here is the third largest in the world, boasting three floors of mahogany-and-brass splendor. Other tenants include Tiffany & Co., with its extraordinary jewelry, silver, and accessories; Williams-Sonoma for gourmet snacks and high-end kitchen supplies; a just-right...