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A quiet sanctuary of soothing teas and garden views, the Mary Cassatt Tea Room and Garden brings to life the tranquil settings once painted by its namesake. Elegant yet inviting, this charming salon is an ideal venue for relaxing afternoons or wedding reception hors d’oeuvres.
Located at the Five Diamond Rittenhouse Hotel, this two story Smith & Wollensky married its traditional cream colored walls and dark paneling with a large bank of windows that look out over Rittenhouse Square. Inside polished wood floors and brass trim are evident throughout, with whimsical American antiques, original artwork and plaques decorate the walls. The main bar is a favorite hangout...
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Business Description from the Web
Casual dining with a wide variety of Chinese cuisine are offered at this restaurant. You'll find a great buffet and attentive service here!
The 98-room Rittenhouse leads the deluxe pack with extra-large rooms (450 square feet, minimum), dreamy 310-thread-count linen sheets and pillowtop mattresses, vigilant service, and tasteful, if slightly tired, furnishings. Centrally located, it edges the city's toniest square and is around the corner from Walnut Street boutiques and the fail-safe restaurants Le Bec-Fin and Striped Bass. Not...
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Opened in 1989, a consistent winner of the AAA Five-Diamond Award, the Rittenhouse offers posh accommodations conducive to the needs of business travelers and tourists. Many distinguished meetings and conferences rely on the hotel’s business center and in-house audio-visual department. The lavish guestrooms measure 450-600 square feet and are splendidly designed with rich mahogany furnishings...
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Posted by wcities
on August 23, 2008
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Find out more about the Rittenhouse Hotel.
You'll recognize most of the wines on the list, though there's nary a bottle under $50.
The Bar lies inside the main entrance to the elegant Rittenhouse Hotel--just to the left and upstairs.
Editorial Reviews from the web
In Short This pricy steakhouse sports cushy leather booths, menus in heavy frames and giant moose heads. Ogle tony Rittenhouse Square happenings from your sidewalk table in warmer months. The manly menu highlights signature items: dense, smoky split pea soup; heavy-dressed Romaine salad covered in bacon; a deep-fried pork shank with a better exterior, than the fatty interior. Thickly...
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In Short Right away you'll notice the single shell of local hero, Jack Kelly, suspended from the ceiling, as well as cases full of boating trophies and memorabilia. One side of the room features a mural of Philly's picturesque Boathouse Row, the trademark twinkling lights actually set into the wall. The bar fills up with upwardly mobile types at their predictable leisure times,...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited September 04, 2006)
In Short What this property lacks in size, it makes up for in charm and elegance, as well as the largest hotel guest rooms in the city. Many of these guest rooms offer views of downtown's Rittenhouse Square, whirlpool bathtubs, mahogany furnishings, entertainment centers, minibars and marble bathrooms with separate dressing areas. The hotel also accommodates business travelers with...
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Posted by Contributor
on April 21, 2009, (Edited July 12, 2006)
Other Reviews from the web
Not impressed. Front desk left little to be desired. Not overly friendly or helpful. Room, boutiquey but older. Hallways actually smell musty. Gross. Will try the Sofitel next. Its new and yhe same price point. Yvonne Baird
Pros
+ Mary Cassat tea room ... Scones
Cons
- employees
Posted by devinb
on November 09, 2009
I attended a rehearsal dinner here. The service was outstanding, and the food was terrific. The waiter kept our wine glasses full. For a group of 35, the timing of the dishes was amazing - everyone was served at the same time, and the food was hot. They've got large group service down pat.
not that good. ive been to le bec , Capital grill, striped bass, ect , ect and know the difference from good dining and great dining. Smith and Wollensky's wasnt living up to the hype i thought it would. i didnt have the steak and know its known as a steak house, but they can put a little more effort in their seafood. Calamari was good, my bass was dry . prices were too high for such mediocer...
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