The Bellevue Hotel

Situated on the top seven floors of a historic building long known as the “Grand Dame of Broad Street,” this upscale Hyatt hotel sits in the heart of Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, and within walking distance of a handful of the city’s best theaters, parks and restaurants. Despite its historic roots (the building was built at the turn of the century), the hotel keeps things fresh with chic, modern rooms decked with plush beds, marble baths, flat-screen TVs and high-speed internet access. There’s also a spa and 93,000-square-foot fitness center on-site, and the lower level of the building is home to a boutique shopping mall, called the Shops at Bellevue, which features deluxe stores such as Nicole Miller, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co. and Williams-Sonoma. The best amenity, however, just may be the restaurant and bar on the 19th level, XIX (Nineteen). The eatery serves an extensive menu of contemporary American fare and sports a spectacular wine cellar. On warm nights, grab a table on one of the balconies to take in some impressive views of the city.