THE RITZ-CARLTON, PHILADELPHIA ^{* * * * *}

The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia is a 5-star hotel housed in an imposing neoclassical bank building dating from 1908. It's across the street from Philadelphia City Hall, a few minutes' walk from the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts and the Mütter Museum. Sophisticated rooms offer city views and are equipped with Wi-Fi access (fee), flat-screen TV, iPod dock and marble bathroom with rain shower. Some rooms have access to the club lounge. The hotel features an upscale restaurant serving Latin cuisine, a seafood bar, a chic spa and a fitness center. Wi-Fi is free at reception. The hotel also offers services such as parking, air conditioning, laundry service and disabled access.