Not What It Used To Be
I have family in Philly and have been staying at the Sofitel in Philadelphia for at least 9 years. It used to be a great hotel but over the past 2 years it has gone downhill. The bathrooms need to be renovated. The shower in my Junior Suite looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a year. It smelled of mildew and what appeared to be the soap dish was just corroded with scum. Where the shower meets the floor on the outside of the shower was moldy and the floors in general need to be replaced. The wallpaper over the tub was peeling. The sofa in the living room is the same sofa that's been there since I started staying at this hotel in 2003! Sofitel has redone their lobby and bar at least twice since I've staying there probably because they do a lot of business with weddings and the bar. Chez Collette, the hotel restaurant, has been open and closed several times. I've stayed at the Palomar across the street and although the rooms are smaller at least they are updated and appear clean. I love the Sofitel but I probably won't go back unless they give me a deal or renovate the rooms.