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18th at Locust Street
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
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The Sheraton Rittenhouse Square, an Environmental
Hotel is the first "ecosmart" hotel in the United
States. This new Philadelphia landmark showcases an environmentally
responsible combination of high-tech features. All the guest
rooms, meeting rooms and public areas (including two restaurants)
receive filtered fresh air around the clock and are totally
smoke-free.
State-of-the-art recycled, sustainable, non-toxic materials
are used throughout the hotel, including 100% organically
grown cotton for upholstered furniture and bedding. As an
additional environmental precaution, all cleaning and laundering
products used in the hotel are non-toxic.
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| Located on the first seven floors of
a 16-story brick building, the 193 rooms overlook the city; some
have windows that open. Rooms range between 350 and 400 square
feet. All include complimentary wireless Internet access. An air-filtration
system continuously removes pollen, mold, and bacteria. The wallpaper
is made of recycled newsprint, and the boldly patterned carpeting
comprises remnants. Headboards, desks, and chairs are made of blond
wood; night tables are created from recycled shipping pallets.
Bed linens, drapes, and upholstery fabrics are 100% organic cotton.
Peach-colored marble bathrooms have telephones, marble tubs, massaging
showerheads, shower rails, and Bath & Body Works toiletries.
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DINING
Potcheen - Televisions ring this high-ceilinged pub, making
it ideal for sports fans. Guests can eat and drink at
the large wooden bar or at a few small tables. The sports-themed
menu includes Phillies Shrimp Pop-Ups, the Hometown Advantage
(Philly cheesesteak), and Batter-Up Fish and Chips. Dessert
treats include Berry Sanders Crême Brulée
with Fresh Berries.
Bleu Restaurant and Lounge - This lively bistro with a French
ambience specializes in modern American food. Menu favorites
include Pan Seared Chicken, Steak Frites, and Salmon with
Scallops. On warm nights, the seating spills onto the street
overlooking Rittenhouse Square.
The hotel has two fitness rooms: one with weight machines
and free weights, the other with exercise bikes, stair machines,
and treadmills.
Guests can also work out at Bally’s, located at 15th
and Chestnut streets. Access is complimentary with a room
key. The racquetball/squash courts at the Park Hyatt at Broad
and Walnut streets, and the swimming pool at the Rittenhouse
Hotel on the west side of the square are available for a
surcharge. Golfers can play 18 holes at Cobbs Creek, 15 miles
away.
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