Le Meridien Philadelphia is a beautifully styled hotel in a historic urban building, located right across the street from City Hall in a very central location. The design sensibility is clean and modern (much like the W Hotel brand), and the staff is courteous and efficient. Rooms are spotless and chic, although style seems to trump comfort (modern, angular furniture not quite suitable for lounging, and a somewhat sterile air). Bed is the exceptionally comfortable type typical of Starwood properties, however, and the bathroom is bright and spacious. The room rate was a very good value, and hotel services like in-room dining an minibar were surprisingly reasonable. Even though my room faced a busy downtown street, it was very quiet, so they have sound-proofed well. The only drawback of the place is the block it's on: the family court and McDonald's a few doors down seem to draw a collection of unsavory people hanging around on the sidewalk at all hours. I am a big, strong guy accustomed to urban life, so it didn't bother me too much to walk the block alone at night, but it might be unsettling for some travelers,
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