Center City West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottSkyline design eyrie
Lobby floor tiles map historic Philadelphia streets, while evening DJ sets and illuminated metal screens energize the multi-level gathering spaces.
“W Philadelphia successfully delivers the brand's signature blend of style and energy while incorporating lots of local character…”
What it’s good at
Notable
Perimeter-lit metal screens, custom Shaker-style desks, and Declaration of Independence excerpts etched across bedroom light fixtures.
Notable
A year-round outdoor heated swimming pool, rooftop cabanas, cold plunge amenities, and detox facials at AWAY Spa.
Notable
Cocktails by local mixologists, evening DJ sets, and skyline socializing across the Living Room and WET Deck.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
US Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
this one impresses with its studious avoidance of the brand’s legacy style — this W looks grown-up, just as stylish though a little more sober than you might have expected.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set right in Center City, the hotel sits steps from City Hall, the Avenue of the Arts theaters, and Reading Terminal Market.
The rooms
Bedrooms pair Shaker-style desks with Philly toile linens, while upper-floor suites add Danby marble soaking tubs and private skyline balconies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool stays open all year on the seventh floor, surrounded by cabanas, daybeds, and gas firepits.
The spa
AWAY Spa houses red velvet relaxation lounges, a dedicated beauty bar, and treatment suites for detox body therapies.
The gym
The fitness center includes a full floor of cardio machines and free weights, opening onto an outdoor yoga deck.
Dogs stay too.
WET Bar
Floral mosaic tiles line the poolside bar, where bartenders mix fresh juices and low-ABV cocktails beside the terrace.
At the table
Dolce Italian serves regional pasta off the lobby, and hidden salon Stevens' Prophecy pours rare spirits beneath Grace Kelly artwork.
How it began
Commissioned local artwork and a ceramic skull installation inspired by the nearby Mütter Museum anchor the tower in quirky Philadelphia lore.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.