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Email address for the hotel's front office: [email protected] (from post 169.)
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown [Master Thread]
#151
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
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Anyone stayed here since October? We have an upcoming stay in a couple of weeks. For some reason every other SPG hotel in Philadelphia is sold out that weekend so this was our only option if we wanted to stay with SPG (which we do - I am barely going to requalify for Gold this year as it is).
It's graduation and Prom season. Not sure if there are any large conventions in town.
#152
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: *wood Gold
Posts: 86
Anyone stayed here since October? We have an upcoming stay in a couple of weeks. For some reason every other SPG hotel in Philadelphia is sold out that weekend so this was our only option if we wanted to stay with SPG (which we do - I am barely going to requalify for Gold this year as it is).
We had a drink in the lobby bar and it was a nice place. Overall, this wasn't my first choice but I would stay here again. I do think the Westin is a much better location for a short visit but this worked well for us too.
#153
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 64
Well, I will answer my own question in the hopes that it helps someone else! We stayed two nights (Saturday - Monday) as part of our mission to visit all of the MLB ballparks. We checked in early - around noon - and our suite was ready (we booked a suite because for whatever reason it was only $5 more than a regular room). Suite was on the 26th floor and seemed updated enough - obviously it is an older hotel but we didn't have any issues with bars falling off the wall and what not. It is a little further from the action, but as someone said, manageable. The view from the room was wonderful. We had breakfast in the club lounge (also on the 26th floor) both days, it was standard and they had snacks out even in the morning (chips and Tasty Kakes). We did not stop in for appetizers but I definitely smelled hot food coming from that room when we walked by.
We had a drink in the lobby bar and it was a nice place. Overall, this wasn't my first choice but I would stay here again. I do think the Westin is a much better location for a short visit but this worked well for us too.
We had a drink in the lobby bar and it was a nice place. Overall, this wasn't my first choice but I would stay here again. I do think the Westin is a much better location for a short visit but this worked well for us too.
It's hard to compare to the westin, which I don't think is much nicer in terms of actual rooms, but when you consider price, the sheraton is a no brainer. Westin is ridiculously pricey.
One nice part about the sheraton is that it's located next to the $5/night city parking garage.
I actually prefer the Sheraton in Old City (on Dock Street). Karen and Henrietta really know how to make you feel welcome and take care of their platinum members with personalized service.
Le Meridien is very nice, but also very pricey.
#154
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canada
Programs: AC E50k, A3*G, UA*S, MR Titanium, HHonors Gold, Carlson Gold, NEXUS
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I stayed here last night (July 4). I requested a west-facing room to see the fireworks, and I did get a room facing the west on the 21st floor. My friend paid extra for his own and ended up on the 16th floor. The Art Museum isn't very visible on the 16th floor; however, the fireworks were clearly visible from my room on the 21, and it was a nice view. I would suggest getting a room that's between 00-29, closer to the 00 side (perhaps ~15?). I believe odd numbers face west.
I had to go down three times to get my key to work properly. The primary guest was a Plat, so we got Club access. When we went during hors d'oeuvres or breakfast, it was always crowded and difficult to find somewhere to sit. The view from the lounge was also nice and included the art museum, but they closed it at 7:30 to prevent overcrowding. Similarly I asked about rooftop access, but that was closed as well. Breakfast was so-so. The orange juice was pretty bad (definitely made from concentrate), and the eggs were bland.
The rooms weren't that great, and I'm a bit dubious of housekeeping, since I found a stain on one of the sheets on the mattress, as well as on the floor. Additionally, my friend's room only had one bottle of water (but was booked for two people, two doubles), whereas mine had two. Neither had a DND sign. No in-room safe. I likely wouldn't stay here again unless I was just staying for the view.
I had to go down three times to get my key to work properly. The primary guest was a Plat, so we got Club access. When we went during hors d'oeuvres or breakfast, it was always crowded and difficult to find somewhere to sit. The view from the lounge was also nice and included the art museum, but they closed it at 7:30 to prevent overcrowding. Similarly I asked about rooftop access, but that was closed as well. Breakfast was so-so. The orange juice was pretty bad (definitely made from concentrate), and the eggs were bland.
The rooms weren't that great, and I'm a bit dubious of housekeeping, since I found a stain on one of the sheets on the mattress, as well as on the floor. Additionally, my friend's room only had one bottle of water (but was booked for two people, two doubles), whereas mine had two. Neither had a DND sign. No in-room safe. I likely wouldn't stay here again unless I was just staying for the view.
#156
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
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I try to do the LM or Westin, but my good corporate rates have become less good and/or they are sold out weeks in advance.
Also curious about the new Aloft too, for a similar pricepoint/location.
#157
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: New York, NY
Programs: Delta - Gold; Starwood - Platinum; HHonors - Diamond & Avis Preferred
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I stayed there a year ago for the first time in ~6 years...lobby reno was quite good, room renos took them from dumpy to boring but contemporary Sheraton standard. I will be there next week so can report back.
I try to do the LM or Westin, but my good corporate rates have become less good and/or they are sold out weeks in advance.
Also curious about the new Aloft too, for a similar pricepoint/location.
I try to do the LM or Westin, but my good corporate rates have become less good and/or they are sold out weeks in advance.
Also curious about the new Aloft too, for a similar pricepoint/location.
#158
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver
Posts: 1,778
I just completed a one night stay here last week. I was surprised at how nice (bland) the room was, since I had previously stayed pre reno (possibly then the Sheraton room in worst conditions I've ever stayed anywhere in the world).
Plat breakfast was being served at the lobby café and was surprisingly good, with a grab and go where you could seemingly select unlimited items, including hot breakfast sandwiches, fruit salad and even high end cereal bars (Kind).
Plat breakfast was being served at the lobby café and was surprisingly good, with a grab and go where you could seemingly select unlimited items, including hot breakfast sandwiches, fruit salad and even high end cereal bars (Kind).
#160
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
Hotel Has been Deflagged
Looks like this hotel has recently (perhaps as of Aug 1?) been deflagged and is now the Philadelphia 201 Hotel... but it's still in the system so presumably it'll be another one of those oddities of a property that doesn't fall under any of the flags but still offers full points earning and redemption and elite benefits.
#161
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: GVA
Programs: BA Silver (OW Sapphire), A3 Gold (*G), Bonvoy LTTE, HHonors Diamond, LeClubAccor Silver, UA Silver
Posts: 1,778
Looks like this hotel has recently (perhaps as of Aug 1?) been deflagged and is now the Philadelphia 201 Hotel... but it's still in the system so presumably it'll be another one of those oddities of a property that doesn't fall under any of the flags but still offers full points earning and redemption and elite benefits.
#162
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: LGA/JFK/EWR
Programs: UA 1K1.75MM, Hyatt Globalist, abandoned Marriott LTT (RIP SPG), Hertz PC
Posts: 21,170
Looks like this hotel has recently (perhaps as of Aug 1?) been deflagged and is now the Philadelphia 201 Hotel... but it's still in the system so presumably it'll be another one of those oddities of a property that doesn't fall under any of the flags but still offers full points earning and redemption and elite benefits.
#164
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: NYC/LA
Programs: DL Plat, AA Plat Pro, Marriott Titanium, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 7,487
Yes, this was likely a result of Marriott’s new move to purge the worst of the Sheratons from the flag... though I don’t quite understand why they are allowing the property to stay in the system as an unbranded property. (So it was too crappy to be a Sheraton, but not crappy enough to lose SPG affiliation altogether?)
With four other SPG and six Marriott family properties downtown, I don’t see losing the rooms from the former Sheraton having a big impact on the new combined program.
With four other SPG and six Marriott family properties downtown, I don’t see losing the rooms from the former Sheraton having a big impact on the new combined program.
#165
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: SPG Plat, PC Plat, AA ExPlat, LT Gold
Posts: 1,899
Looks like this hotel has recently (perhaps as of Aug 1?) been deflagged and is now the Philadelphia 201 Hotel... but it's still in the system so presumably it'll be another one of those oddities of a property that doesn't fall under any of the flags but still offers full points earning and redemption and elite benefits.