W Philadelphia [Master Thread]
Mar 27, 2024, 8:42 pm
#76
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,092
there are atill some decent w's left in america - minneapolis, westwood come to mind - but this philly version was a total fail for me.
element and ritz on either side of it offer exponentially better MB experiences.
shame, as the hard product is decent, views are good.
element and ritz on either side of it offer exponentially better MB experiences.
shame, as the hard product is decent, views are good.
Mar 28, 2024, 1:26 am
#77
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: AA EXP and Marriott Titanium
Posts: 776
The Ritz in Philly is probably one of the worst Ritz's in the chain. The W is certainly better and the Notary slightly edges the W in Philly, in my experience.
Mar 28, 2024, 7:34 am
#78
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: nyc/l.a.
Programs: all of 'em.
Posts: 317
the ritz is nothing to write home about, agreed it lets the overall chain down.
but that W being 'certainly better'? it's a newer (and more shoddily built) hard product. that's it.
it's the single worst hotel experience i ever had. unfamiliar w notary, but there's rittenhouse, fs and a bunch of kimptons to pick over it.
Mar 29, 2024, 2:55 pm
#79
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Programs: MB Ambassador, WOH Globalist, HH Diamond (Aspire), AA Gold, UA (*G) Gold
Posts: 5,180
Mar 30, 2024, 3:15 pm
#80
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Programs: MB Ambassador, WOH Globalist, HH Diamond (Aspire), AA Gold, UA (*G) Gold
Posts: 5,180
- Used NUA to upgrade a $190 base room booking on a Friday night to the $2K+ Wow Suite - it seems there are several layouts of these, including some with a pool table, which I didn’t get - mine was on the 48th floor and had lovely views
- Large living room with large couch - couch is decent, but more design than comfort
- Bed is very comfortable - very plush mattress, plush pillows, covers were thinner than I remember but decent with foot blanket, linens soft and comfortable
- Shower pressure from the rainfall head was fine - wand head had great pressure, though
- Delivered box of milk chocolate covered raisins as welcome gift
- Beautiful views from the large terrace
- Suite-wide sound system for Bluetooth music
- Terrace doors were a bit loose, didn’t seem to actually lock, and could make some noise with the high winds - not an issue during the night or noticeable from bed
- Temperature control in the shower was loose and non-functional - took 30ish minutes to get Engineering up and 30ish minutes for them to fix it
- No soaps or shampoos in the shower - housekeeper that came up was friendly and did apologize (handled during the temperature fix around 9 PM)
- Told I could get 4 PM late checkout but that I should confirm in the morning - as it wasn’t listed in the system on the pre-bill, Housekeeping knocked around 11:30 AM even though they were happy to put it when I asked in the morning
- Breakfast at Dolce was good - enjoyed my salmon Benedict - they add a 20% service charge - my Benedict and coffee came out to $28 but was wiped at checkout without prompting - if it’s still a $40 credit, that wouldn’t be enough for two people
I will likely come back - it’s a fun hotel.
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Mar 30, 2024, 4:26 pm
#81
Join Date: Oct 2022
Location: USA
Programs: Marriott Titanium
Posts: 22
While not a perfect stay, I still generally like the W Philadelphia and would definitely return. The bed quality and the views really make this hotel. Here are my impressions:
- Used NUA to upgrade a $190 base room booking on a Friday night to the $2K+ Wow Suite - it seems there are several layouts of these, including some with a pool table, which I didn’t get - mine was on the 48th floor and had lovely views
- Large living room with large couch - couch is decent, but more design than comfort
- Bed is very comfortable - very plush mattress, plush pillows, covers were thinner than I remember but decent with foot blanket, linens soft and comfortable
- Shower pressure from the rainfall head was fine - wand head had great pressure, though
- Delivered box of milk chocolate covered raisins as welcome gift
- Beautiful views from the large terrace
- Suite-wide sound system for Bluetooth music
- Terrace doors were a bit loose, didn’t seem to actually lock, and could make some noise with the high winds - not an issue during the night or noticeable from bed
- Temperature control in the shower was loose and non-functional - took 30ish minutes to get Engineering up and 30ish minutes for them to fix it
- No soaps or shampoos in the shower - housekeeper that came up was friendly and did apologize (handled during the temperature fix around 9 PM)
- Told I could get 4 PM late checkout but that I should confirm in the morning - as it wasn’t listed in the system on the pre-bill, Housekeeping knocked around 11:30 AM even though they were happy to put it when I asked in the morning
- Breakfast at Dolce was good - enjoyed my salmon Benedict - they add a 20% service charge - my Benedict and coffee came out to $28 but was wiped at checkout without prompting - if it’s still a $40 credit, that wouldn’t be enough for two people
W service seems a bit sloppy. I was missing a hair dryer, no shampoo but 2 washing gels. The mini bar had a missing item when I checked in and they tried to bill me for it when i checked out.