The Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square
Hotel · Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
The Warwick is a historic 1920s hotel one block from Rittenhouse Square. Travel Gay calls it a long-established hotel popular with gay guests; the gay bar Stir is right next door.
- ★ 3.9 on Google (2,503)
- Mid-range
- near Rittenhouse Square
- next to Stir Lounge
- Address
- 220 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 - Location
- Rittenhouse, about a 1-minute walk to the gay bar Stir Lounge; about 15 minutes on foot to the Gayborhood
- Price range
- Mid-range, from about 160 USD per night
- Rooms
- Rooms of different sizes and standards in a historic building
- Crowd
- mixed, gay-popular
What makes the hotel special
Travel Gay describes the Warwick as a „historic gay-popular Philadelphia hotel“. Right outside the door is Stir Lounge, a relaxed gay bar; next door a memorial recalls the Dewey’s sit-in, an early protest against discrimination against queer guests.
Rooms and amenities
The hotel is wheelchair accessible and the lobby has been modernised. Guests praise the front desk team and the location near shops and restaurants. Criticism includes worn furniture, inconsistent cleanliness and patchy housekeeping.
A good fit if you …
- want to stay near Rittenhouse Square
- appreciate a gay bar on the doorstep
- are looking for a historic hotel at a fair price
Not ideal if you …
- expect flawless condition
- want to stay in the middle of the Gayborhood
Contact
Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Philadelphia hotel guide), GayOut (incl. Google rating: 3.9 stars, 2,503 reviews). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.
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