Avoid!!!
One can do much better than the Sonesta (former Crowne Plaza). While the staff at the Sonesta is very nice, the new Sonesta hotel did not invest in any remodeling (except for a few new fixtures in the lobby). The building needs a major cleaning and overhaul. The rooms are still dank, wall paper old--yellow, and peeling; carpet old, worn, and dirty; bathroom fixtures: sink, toilet, and tub in need of replacing (not just a good cleaning). The restaurant is still the same, Elephant and Castle, lousy and limited menu. I was hoping the Sonesta was going to revamp the restaurant with a whole new chic and modern look and menu ... was very disappointed that they did not. I was hopeful that the Sonesta was going to make a major change in this city, was very disapointed. Will avoid this brand in their other cities on my travels. If their land facilities are any indication of how they revamp, I will avoid their cruises as well. If you are looking for a great, trendy place in the heart of Philadelphia, check our the Le Meridian instead.