• Philadelphia's picturesque cathedrals attract tourists to this historic city.philadelphia's cathedral image by Ritu Jethani from Fotolia.com
  
  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is home to two of America's most celebrated monuments of freedom, Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The city also contains many other cultural museums, restaurants and shops. A boutique hotel is an ideal way to complement your trip to this historic city. Boutique hotels are typically smaller than traditional hotels, and they distinguish themselves with superior service and themed decor. You may also enjoy rare on-site features such as spa treatments, bookstores or renowned artwork.
  
  

Hotel Palomar Philadelphia

• This ecofriendly hotel is located in the historic Rittenhouse Square neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia. Each of its guest rooms, spa rooms and suites feature flat-screen televisions, honor bars, leopard print bathrobes, laptop safes, wireless Internet access and your choice of multiple pillow styles. The hotel offers 24-hour room service, parking in an on-site garage, a complimentary tea and coffee bar, overnight shoe shines and evening wine receptions. You also gain access to a 24-hour fitness center, personal trainers, laundry services and in-room spa services. The hotel is pet-friendly and has a number of special features for children. Cribs, booster seats, high chairs and playpens are available at your request; in addition to an in-room child safety kit (including outlet covers and toilet latches).
  
  Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
  
  117 S. 17th St.
  
  Philadelphia, PA 19103
  
  215-563-5006
  
  888-725-1778
  
  hotelpalomar-philadelphia.com
  
  

Morris House Hotel

• Two blocks from the Liberty Bell, the Morris House Hotel (built in 1787) offers luxurious accommodations with an 18th-century feel. Each of the hotel's 15 rooms is individually decorated; containing wireless Internet access, televisions, lush cotton sheets and the added touch of delectable chocolates delivered daily. Each room's private bathroom also offers Egyptian cotton towels and luxury bathrobes. The hotel features a private garden, complimentary continental breakfast and an afternoon tea (with homemade cookies). The Morris House Hotel is a registered national historic landmark within walking distance of Jeweler's Row. This shopping district features various independent jewelry stores and the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
  
  Morris House Hotel
  
  225 S. 8th St.
  
  Philadelphia, PA 19106
  
  215-922-2446
  
  morrishousehotel.com
  
  

The Independent

• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Independent is in the heart of Philadelphia, just a short walk away from the Avenue of the Arts (Philadelphia's first-rate performing arts district). Each of the Independent's 24 rooms feature flat-screen televisions, pillow-top mattresses and complimentary wireless Internet. Some rooms also offer microwaves, refrigerators, fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, separate dining areas and loft bedrooms. Every morning, the hotel hosts a complimentary European breakfast. It also hosts a free weekly happy hour featuring wine and gourmet cheese. Other amenities include a fully equipped business center, off-site parking and complimentary passes to a gym that is a short walk away. Featuring a three-story high mural of Independence Hall in the lobby, this hotel is sure to delight art, culture and history lovers.
  
  The Independent
  
  1234 Locust St.
  
  Philadelphia, PA 19107
  
  215-772-1440
  
  theindependenthotel.com