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The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia

Coordinates: 39°57′04″N 75°09′55″W / 39.9511°N 75.1653°W / 39.9511; -75.1653
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The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia
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General information
Address1441 Chestnut Street
Town or cityPhiladelphia
CountryUnited States
Construction started2015
Completed2020
OwnerMarriott International
Height617 ft (188 m)
Technical details
MaterialConcrete
Floor count51
Design and construction
Architect(s)NELSON Worldwide
EngineerO'Donnell & Naccarato
Other information
Number of rooms295 (W Hotel) 460 (The Element)
ParkingYes
References
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The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia is a 51-story skyscraper in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The building contains two hotels, the Element Philadelphia, a brand by Westin Hotels, and the W Philadelphia, a brand of W Hotels, both of which are subsidiaries of Marriot International. At 617 ft (188 m), it is the 9th-tallest building in Philadelphia, and 12th-tallest building in Pennsylvania, as well as the tallest hotel in Philadelphia.[1]

The building is built on the site of demolished One Meridian Plaza, which was heavily damaged after a fire in 1991, and later demolished in 1999.[2] The building is located right next to Philadelphia City Hall, which puts it at the heart of Center City, with very convenient access to the various SEPTA lines and various Philadelphia landmarks.

Architecture

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The building's two hotels have two separate entrances, both located on Chestnut Street, while the parking garage is located on S 15th Street. The Element contains 460 rooms, while The W contains 295 rooms, totaling 755 rooms.[3] Near the top of the tower, there is a large LED W sign that lights up at night, as well as various vertical lights and stepped terraces.[4] The building has a 7-story limestone base, with each hotel entrance having a different design, made up of various materials. The design of the façade by the entrances is supposed to pay homage to William Penn's planned city, with a grid-like design.[5] The design of much of the building is supposed to represent many elements of Philadelphia.[5] There is also a restaurant and a retail store enterable from the street.[4]

The W Philadelphia is a part of the more luxurious W Hotels brand, and offers numerous amenities, including a full bar, spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, and a 45,000 sq ft (4,200 m2) conference center.[4] On the seventh floor, there is an area known as the WET Deck, which contains the outdoor heated pool, in addition to several cabanas, a firepit, and an outdoor fireplace, all of which are located next to the indoor bar. The floor also contains the Secret Garden, which is decorated with plants, hedges, and various illuminated statues, as well as the AWAY spa, the fitness center, and an outdoor yoga deck.[5] The W also contains The Living Room, an upscale restaurant and social space. There are 12 different kinds of rooms, of which 6 are suites.[6]

The Element Philadelphia is an extended-stay hotel, a part of the upscale Westin Hotels brand, and offers a sky lobby, breakfast area, and fitness center.[4] The second floor includes the fitness center, breakfast area, business center, and lobby. Rooms in the Element all contain kitchens.[5] There are 8 different kinds of rooms, of which 2 are suites.[7] Both hotels are pet-friendly.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "The W Philadelphia and Element Philadelphia - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  2. ^ Koloski, Thomas (2021-06-04). "Looking Back at the W/Element Hotel Rising Into the Philadelphia Skyline". Philadelphia YIMBY. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  3. ^ Merriman, Anna (2019-03-27). "Check out the W and Element Hotels construction by drone". Curbed Philly. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  4. ^ a b c d "W and Element Hotel". NELSON Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  5. ^ a b c d Brettell, Pauline (2022-05-10). "Inside Philadelphia's tallest hotel • Hotel Designs". Hotel Designs. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  6. ^ "Hotel Suites in Downtown Philadelphia | W Philadelphia". www.marriott.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
  7. ^ "Philadelphia Hotel Rooms | Element Philadelphia Downtown". www.marriott.com. Retrieved 2024-03-20.

39°57′04″N 75°09′55″W / 39.9511°N 75.1653°W / 39.9511; -75.1653