Chestnut Street 1500, Philadelphia
Rittenhouse Square · 0.3 km to the city center (Philadelphia)
The Ellington, 1500, Chestnut Street, Rittenhouse Square, Center City, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States
Scores
This address is located in the city center of Philadelphia, a polished neighborhood wrapped around a leafy square. It is very walkable with excellent public transport, though it is very noisy with lots of bars and nightlife. The area remains safe both during the day and at night.
Safety by day 7.8/10, at night 6.8/10.
About Rittenhouse Square
A polished Center City neighborhood wrapped around a leafy square, with historic architecture, high-rise apartments, boutique retail, cafes, and upscale restaurants. The pace is lively but refined, with steady foot traffic and an urban, well-kept feel.
Good for
- business travelers
- couples
- first-time visitors
- foodies
- luxury travelers
Less suited to
- budget travelers
- quiet seekers
Watch out for
- Busy sidewalks and traffic around Walnut, 18th, and the park can feel crowded, especially at peak dining hours.
- Late-night activity is lighter than in party districts, but standard downtown awareness still makes sense after dark.
- Prices for hotels, dining, and shopping tend to be high compared with many other Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Sources
Getting around
- 6060 Bus, 30 m
- 0513 Bus, 110 m
- 6115 Bus, 150 m
- Broad St & S Penn Sq Bus, 200 m
- 15186 Broad St & Walnut St Bus, 200 m
0.3 km to the city center (Philadelphia).
What's nearby
Groceries
- Rittenhouse Deli & Juice Bar 70 m
- Paris Baguette 310 m
- Di Bruno Bros. 360 m
- Old Nelson Food Co 370 m
- Trader Joe's 480 m
Restaurants
- Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse 40 m
- Dunkin' 40 m
- Popeyes 40 m
- Wendy's 50 m
- Amma's South Indian Cuisine 50 m
Cafés
- Bagels & Co. 100 m
- La Colombe Coffee Roasters 100 m
- Waterfront Gourmet Cafe & Deli 110 m
- Saxbys 150 m
- Le Pain Quotidien 150 m
Bars and pubs
- Oscar's Tavern 90 m
- Tapster 140 m
- Lucky Strike 220 m
- Good Dog Bar 230 m
- Misconduct Tavern 250 m
Health
- Dr. Charlie Seltzer Weight Loss 130 m
- Passport Health Philadelphia Travel Clinic 370 m
- PA Brain Doc -- Medical Marijuana Telemedicine 380 m
- Medical Tower Pharmacy 430 m
- CVS Pharmacy 430 m
Parks
- Dilworth Park 250 m
- John F. Collins Park 290 m
- Love Park 370 m
- Levy Park 500 m
- Cret Park 510 m
Sights
- Triune 120 m
- 1st Regiment Infantry National Guard of Philadelphia 170 m
- Clothespin 170 m
- A Quest for Parity: The Octavius V. Catto Memorial 190 m
- William McKinley 250 m