
W Philadelphia
Dark and design-forward urban luxury. Moody lighting, local art heavy on Philadelphia music and film references, custom ceramic skulls at the bar (inspired by the nearby Mütter Museum). More nightlife energy than resort calm.
Ask about what's behind the wall of ceramic skulls at the Living Room bar — there's a story there involving the Mütter Museum
Why It Matters
Tallest hotel in Philadelphia at 617 feet. The only W property in the city, in a building shared with the Element Philadelphia. The 7th-floor WET Deck — a heated outdoor pool open 365 days a year — is one of Philly's best-known hotel amenities. The Penthouse Suite comes with a DJ booth, foosball table, and river-to-river views.
W Philadelphia occupies a 49-floor skyscraper right next to Philadelphia City Hall — you can't get more Center City than this. The hotel is loud about its identity: dark, moody lobby (called the Living Room), a DJ booth in the penthouse, and local artwork referencing Philly's music legends throughout. It's not trying to be a quiet retreat. The design leans into the city's creative scene hard, and it mostly delivers.
Where You'll Stay
15 room types available
The Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every Friday and Saturday night, DJs take over the Living Room. Table reservations recommended.
Luxury cabanas bookable seasonally at the WET Deck. Available to hotel guests and the public. Includes pool access. Limited day passes also available.
Year-round heated outdoor pool on the 7th floor. Open every day 7am–9pm, 365 days a year. Sun loungers, fire pits, and a lushly landscaped Secret Garden adjacent. Complimentary for hotel guests.
Sauna and cold plunge experience designed to support recovery and boost performance. Available as an add-on to stays or through AWAY Spa Day Passes.
Curated wellness programming including rooftop yoga, pilates paired with post-class pool dips, women's circles, and sound meditation sessions. Programming by local practitioners.
State-of-the-art 24/7 fitness center with cardiovascular equipment, ellipticals, exercise bikes, free weights, treadmills, and weight machines. Personal training sessions and neighborhood-guided runs available on request.
Guaranteed Early Check-In from 11am and Late Check-Out available to book in advance through the hotel's reservation portal.
Local musicians perform R&B, Soul, and Jazz sets in the Living Room throughout the week. DJ sets take over Friday and Saturday nights. Table reservations recommended for weekend nights.
A Grace Kelly-inspired, old Hollywood-style salon bar hidden behind a two-way mirror in the Living Room. Intimate and bookable for private parties or a special evening. Philadelphia's answer to a speakeasy — book through the hotel directly.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
24-hour business center available on property.
Three floors of meeting spaces including boardrooms, a ballroom, and breakout studios. All columnless with floor-to-ceiling windows. 22 dynamic meeting rooms.
Complimentary in-room and lobby Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct.
Room service available. In-room dining can be ordered to the WET Bar area even when the bar is seasonally closed.
24-hour fitness center with full cardio and strength equipment lineup. Open 7 days a week.
24-hour concierge and front desk. Welcome team provides local dining recommendations and booking assistance.
Daily housekeeping provided.
Same-day and valet dry cleaning service available.
Lushly landscaped garden area on the 7th-floor terrace adjacent to the WET Deck, decorated with plants, hedges, and illuminated statues.
Outdoor firepit at the WET Deck terrace, popular in colder months.
$60/day. EV charging available (ChargePoint app required). Oversized vehicles $71.88+ for 4+ hours.
Electric vehicle charging stations on site. ChargePoint app required for set-up. $60/day included in parking rate.
Pets welcome via W Hotels' Paw Program. Non-refundable pet fee of $250 per stay. Maximum one pet per room, up to 50 lbs.
7th-floor heated outdoor pool, open 365 days a year, 7am–9pm daily. Fire pits, Secret Garden, and cabanas (seasonal) surround it.
Full-service beauty and wellness spa. Open to hotel guests and public. Mon–Thu 10am–6pm; Fri–Sun 9am–7pm. Phone: +1 215-608-1000.
Marriott Bonvoy app mobile key access available.
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