Your stay at the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City starts with a big welcome by a 37-foot-tall statue of city founder William Penn. He is located straight ahead and merely steps from the property on his perch high above the top of Philadelphia’s City Hall.
The 15-story, 223-room Cambria Hotel is the perfect base for your discovery of Philly. The hotel is encircled by what makes the city great: historic attractions, dining, entertainment and shopping.
The Vibe
Sitting along South Broad Street, also known as the Avenue of the Arts, this AAA Three Diamond designated hotel pays homage to The Sound of Philadelphia or Philadelphia Soul, a music genre dating back to the 1970s.
You’ll notice musical elements cleverly integrated into the design, starting with a golden spiral staircase dotted with music notes greeting you at the door and leading to the second-floor hotel lobby. In the lobby. you’ll see bongo drums as coffee tables, trumpets as light fixtures and artwork throughout the property with elements of music sheets, speakers and microphones. The hotel’s restaurant, the Treble & Bass Restaurant and Bar, continues the theme.
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Inside your large guest room, technology takes over with Bluetooth capability built into the bathroom mirror so you can continue with your own music while you get ready for a day of discovery. Other nice touches, such as complimentary Wi-Fi, refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, 50-inch flat-screen TV and large window, add to your in-room experience.
Choose from king or two queen-size beds and even connecting rooms, making it a good choice for couples, friends or families traveling together. A large 24-hour fitness center is available if you want to work out during your stay.
The Food
The Treble & Bass Restaurant in the hotel lobby offers a buffet breakfast on weekends and also some weekday mornings based on occupancy. The breakfast can be added as part of a breakfast-for-two package. Complimentary coffee is available at the bar all day, even if you don’t opt for the breakfast add-on. Also open for dinner and drinks, Treble & Bass features a casual American menu and craft cocktails. A second-floor terrace overlooks Broad Street.
Head up to the top of the hotel to Attico Rooftop Restaurant & Bar for skyline views of the city. This sophisticated space for those over 21 offers indoor and outdoor dining year-round. Friday and Saturday nights offer late-night DJ and bottle service. And Saturday and Sunday brunch is available for those traveling on the weekends.
For snacks, beverages and other quick grab-and-go items, including free coffee when Treble & Bass is closed, there is a nice-sized market available 24/7 near the front desk.
Beyond the Hotel
If you drive to the Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City, drop off your car at the hotel’s valet parking and explore the city on foot or via rideshare. Your first stop should be neighboring City Hall to see the beauty of the building that took 30 years to build (from 1871 to 1901) and its 360-degree observation deck. Interior, exterior and tower tours are available.
Just beyond City Hall is the heart of Market Street shopping, including Macy’s and the Fashion District Philadelphia indoor mall. Reading Terminal Market is right there as well. Dating back to 1893 and with more than 80 merchants, this historic market is one of the oldest and largest in the U.S. While you are there, there are plenty of local foods to sample, from Philly cheesesteaks and DiNic’s Roast Pork to Hershel’s East Side Deli and Famous 4th Street Cookie Company.
See a show while you’re in town, whether it’s Broadway touring company, music or dance. The Academy of Music and Miller Theater are conveniently across the street from the hotel. The magnificent Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is only one block away.
Along Benjamin Franklin Parkway, discover fascinating facts about science and more at The Franklin Institute, which was founded in 1824 and opened to the public in 1934. Then, spend some time visiting Philadelphia’s Historic District, located from the Delaware River to 7th Street and from Vine Street to Lombard Street; sights include Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell Center, the National Constitution Center, the Betsy Ross House and many others that offer a glimpse into our country’s fascinating past.
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