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American Airlines Domestic First, Philadelphia – Boston Logan, Airbus A321: Short but Pleasant
Last segment of this return itinerary to Boston, with this short flight along the East Coast of the United States.
Boarding
I arrived at the gate a few minutes before the scheduled boarding time and found a fairly chaotic situation there.
Boarding...
American Airlines Flagship Lounge, Philadelphia: Magnificent but Underwhelming Catering
For my relatively short connection in Philadelphia, I visited the new Flagship Lounge located in Concourse A, the area from which most of the American carrier’s international flights depart.
Location and Welcome
The lounge is located in the middle of Concourse...
American Airlines Domestic First, Austin – Philadelphia, Airbus A319: Very Good
First segment of my return itinerary to Boston, with an initial flight from Austin to Philadelphia.
Boarding
I left the lounge around ten minutes before the scheduled start of boarding, as it was located on the mezzanine level above my departure...
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...