Tag: philadelphia
Marriott Philadelphia Airport: Excellent and Very Convenient
For the second night of this short trip to Philadelphia, I stayed at the Marriott by the airport, as I had an early morning flight and wanted to maximize my sleep.
Booking
I booked this property two weeks before my arrival
using...
Sheraton Philadelphia: Incomplete Housekeeping, Disappointing Club Lounge
For my stay in Philadelphia, I chose to spend the first night at the Sheraton, a massive building located in the city center. Here’s a recap of this mixed experience.
Booking
I booked this property two weeks before my arrival
using the...
Restaurant Pizzeria Salvy: A Pleasant Surprise
For my final lunch in Philadelphia, I was looking for a nice restaurant and stumbled upon a pizzeria located in the Comcast Center, one of the city’s most prestigious towers.
The concept
A simple concept—an Italian pizzeria with a straightforward menu...
Restaurant SkyHigh at Four Seasons Philadelphia: Excellent Cocktails
On the second evening of my stay in Philadelphia, I dined at SkyHigh, the restaurant at the Four Seasons Philadelphia.
The concept
The concept itself isn’t particularly unique: it’s an excellent hotel bar, likely the best in the city, featuring a...
Le Méridien, Philadelphia: Terrible!
For my second night during this trip to Philadelphia, I chose to stay at Le Méridien Philadelphia, a hotel I’ve been wanting to try since my last visit.
Booking
I booked this property less than a week before my arrival. I...
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia: Perfect!
I had to make a last-minute trip to Philadelphia for a client meeting that was being organized at short notice. In this context, I choose to book two different hotels to test out the properties in the former US...
American Airlines Domestic First, Philadelphia – Boston Logan, Airbus A321neo: Disappointing service
Here's the final segment of this trip, with the massively delayed return flight to Boston.
Boarding
When I arrived at the lounge, I received notification that the departure of this flight would be delayed by almost 1.5 hours. So I left...
American Airlines Admirals Club, Philadelphia B/C: A great club in its own right
After two short but intense days in Philadelphia, it's time to head back to Boston.
Check-in and ground experience
Before proceeding with check-in formalities, I'll use the Same Day Confirmed features, which will allow me to modify my flight so that...
The Notary Hotel, an Autograph Collection Hotel, Philadelphia: very nice establishment but catastrophic check-in
For my second night in Philadelphia, I chose to stay at the Notary Hotel, an Autograph Collection located not far from the W in which I slept the previous night.
Booking
I booked this establishment a few days before my last-minute...