You can't beat this hotel when it comes to service and location. They treated us very well and were very friendly. The concierge was more than willing to be of assistance, and the front desk responded quickly when we called with questions and a request for extra pillows. In addition, Omni offers package deals, and they are worth checking over. We had a great rate, complimentary breakfasts, early check in at 1pm and late check out at 5pm. My advice would be to deal with the hotel directly and skip Hotels.com or other online agents. The people at Omni are willing to extend themselves for you ~ give them the chance and call them directly.
The location, as mentioned by other reviewers, is perfect. You are across the street from Carpenter's Hall and Signer's Park (among other little museums tucked in there), and you are literally right down the street from Independence Hall (incl. Old City Hall and Congress Hall) and the Liberty Bell. The Independence Visitor Center is just across the street from the Bell, and that's where you'll get all your info and free tickets for the Hall. You are also just on the cusp of the area known as Society Hill, which has beautifully maintained colonial homes and Washington Park (built over the bodies of Rev. War soliders in mass graves and also has the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier). I suggest taking a horse-drawn carriage ride in the evening around Society Hill and the Park. Carriage rides during the day are met with traffic and tourists. Night time rides are quiet, and you can really enjoy the sites and any info the driver may have to share. Plus, the night time temperature is easier on the horse. :o) Everyone wins.
Restaurants/Cafes are in every nook and cranny as you walk the neighborhood, and the concierge is happy to recommend some places. The City Tavern (where many of our forefathers met) is roughly two blocks away from the Omni, and the Philadelphia Seafood Co. is a few blocks East. Keep walking East after dinner, and you'll hit the Delaware River. :o)
Do yourself a favor: book the Omni yourself (after checking out their packages on their website), go to the Independence Visitors Center's website and start mapping out your visit. You won't be sorry!
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