EDITOR PICKS: BEST BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN PHILADELPHIA

Hotel Palomar is a stylish boutique offering a celebrated on-site restaurant, free wifi, a 24-hour gym and luxurious rooms featuring top-line electronics and comfort. The hotel is situated right in the middle of town, a single block from Philadelphia’s famous Rittenhouse Square in one direction, and City Hall a block away in the other.

A top choice for those interested in the history of this venerable city, the Morris House Hotel sits just around the corner from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, on the edge of Washington Square Park. The building itself is a monument to centuries past though its facilities are thoroughly up to date, with its M restaurant gaining plaudits for it’s French menu and lovely garden patio.

The Latham is a European-themed hotel on Philadelphia’s South Street, with uniquely furnished rooms and old-fashioned concierge harking back to its early pre-First World War days. Another in the vicinity of Rittenhouse Square, the hotel is surrounded by excellent restaurants and bars, with the majority of tourist attractions within easy walking distance.

Situated just north of Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts – its performing arts district – the Independent takes great pride in the comfort of guests with beautiful wooden furnishings and a complimentary breakfast delivered to your room each morning. The personal service of its staff is highly praised by reviewers, and it is also perfect for business travellers heading to the nearby Convention Center.

A quaint hotel to the east of central Philadelphia, Penn’s View Hotel is a charming, friendly hotel with wonderful facilities and a wine bar and cellar that are praised by virtually every guest. Facilities include free wifi, a fitness centre and an excellent on-site restaurant. The hotel is located not far from the Delaware River and a stone’s throw from Independence Park.