Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown Offers a Central Location

The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown is a Center City Philadelphia hotel owned by the Intercontinental Hotel Group family of hotels. Located in the city's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood, this hotel is close to a number of other notable Philadelphia attractions including the Franklin Institute, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Academy of Natural Sciences as well as many office buildings, including Liberty Place and the Comcast Center.

The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown includes 445 guest rooms and suites, all nicely appointed with traditional furnishings indicative of the historic nature of the area. All Crowne Plaza rooms include the Sleep Advantage program, with pillow-top beds designed to ensure a good night's sleep. Other in-room amenities include luxury linens and plush pillows, coffee maker, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, work desk, dual phone lines, and in-room movies. Guests at this hotel also receive a "sleep'' package, which includes an eye mask, ear plugs, a night light, a drape clip, lavender spray, and a sleep CD with music and relaxation tips. Guests can also choose "quiet zone'' floors for a more peaceful stay.

Suites, of which there are 2 at this hotel, include a separate dining and living area. Priority Club gold and platinum guests enjoy additional perks at the onsite Club Lounge, which includes daily complimentary continental breakfast and evening refreshments.

Additional hotel amenities include complimentary high speed internet access, dry cleaning and laundry service, concierge service, and valet parking with leave and return privileges. A 24-hour business center offers corporate travelers the services they need during their stay, including fax and copy and secretarial services.

Onsite at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown hotel is the Elephant and Castle Pub and Restaurant, a fun English-style pub that serves traditional British fare including Shepherd's Pie, Yorkshire Pudding, Fish and Chips, and Bangers and Mash. Also on the menu is seafood and steaks, salads, and sandwiches, as well as a wide variety of beers, scotches, and wines. There is also a small Express Caf, in the lobby area. Additional dining options are located in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood as well as in other portions of the Center City area.

Corporate meetings and other similar business events are often held at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia. The hotel offers 16 meeting rooms with very flexible configurations and nearly 16,000 square feet of meeting space. Wireless internet access and audio visual services are available for all rooms and a meetings director is on staff to help organize every aspect of the event.

Wedding ceremonies and receptions at the Crowne Plaza Downtown are generally held in the 6,000 square foot ballroom, which can accommodate 350 guests banquet style, but can also be scheduled for a more intimate locale. Staff wedding organizers can organize all the details of the wedding, from flowers and guest rooms to special themed catering menus.

The Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Downtown does offer occasional specials and packages, including a year round romance package for couples, based on availability.