Philadelphia's best hotel bars with a view are spread across Center City, from Old City's Chestnut Street to Logan Square and the Avenue of the Arts. These five hotels each have a rooftop or high-floor bar worth a trip upstairs, and they run from a 3-star Motto by Hilton near Rittenhouse Square to the 5-star Four Seasons, whose bar is 60 floors up.
What these rooftop bars offer
The bars here draw locals as well as hotel guests, with their own drinks programs, real views and enough space to be a night out in themselves.
JG SkyHigh at the Four Seasons is a fully enclosed sky bar on the 60th floor. El Techo at the Motto by Hilton has a retractable roof. Stratus at the Kimpton Monaco and Assembly at The Logan are open-air with indoor or all-weather areas, and Attico at the Cambria is open-air, 16 floors up.
Philadelphia rooftop bar hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | Rooftop venue | Floor | Open-air | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center | 5 | JG SkyHigh | 60th | No (enclosed sky bar) | 9.5 |
| Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG | 4 | Stratus Rooftop Lounge | Roof | Yes (with indoor section) | 9.2 |
| Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square | 3 | El Techo | 11th | Yes (retractable roof) | 9.2 |
| Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City | 4 | Attico | 16th | Yes | 8.6 |
| The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton | 4 | Assembly Rooftop Lounge | 9th | Yes (with all-weather areas) | 8.1 |
Planning your rooftop visit
- JG SkyHigh at the Four Seasons is enclosed, so the weather won't spoil your visit, though you give up the open air for the height.
- El Techo at the Motto by Hilton has a retractable roof, so it can stay open in weather that closes fully open terraces.
- Kimpton Hotel Monaco, home of Stratus Rooftop Lounge, is LEED Gold certified, the only certified hotel of these five.
- Hours vary by season and event schedule at all five venues. Check each hotel's official website before you go.
- The Cambria is a 1-minute walk from Walnut-Locust on the B (Broad Street Line). The Four Seasons, the Motto and The Logan are 8 to 9 minutes from 15th St/City Hall, and the Kimpton Monaco is 2 minutes from 5th St/Independence Hall on the L (Market-Frankford Line).
Rooftop bar hotels in Philadelphia by neighborhood
The five hotels are spread across four corners of Center City.
- Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center takes up the top floors of the Comcast Technology Center on North 19th Street, so JG SkyHigh looks out over Logan Square and Rittenhouse.
- Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG is on Chestnut Street near Old City, with Stratus Rooftop Lounge above the historic streets.
- Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square is on South 19th Street, with El Techo above the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
- Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City is on South Broad Street, the Avenue of the Arts, with Attico 16 floors up.
- The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton faces Logan Square, and Assembly Rooftop Lounge on the 9th floor looks out over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The hotels
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center
One North 19th Street
9.5213 reviews
8 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)JG SkyHigh, a fully enclosed sky bar on the 60th floor, is the highest hotel bar in Philadelphia.
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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia by IHG
433 Chestnut St.
9.21,287 reviews
2 min walk to 5th St/Independence Hall (L, Market-Frankford Line)Stratus Rooftop Lounge has an open-air terrace plus an indoor section, at a LEED Gold hotel near Old City.
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Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
31 S 19th St
9.23,204 reviews
9 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)El Techo, an 11th-floor bar with a retractable roof near Rittenhouse Square, draws locals as well as hotel guests.
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Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown - Center City
219 S Broad St
8.62,353 reviews
1 min walk to Walnut-Locust (B, Broad Street Line)Attico is an open-air bar 16 floors above South Broad Street, a 1-minute walk from Walnut-Locust on the B.
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The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
One Logan Square
8.11,138 reviews
9 min walk to 15th St/City Hall (L, B and T lines)Assembly Rooftop Lounge on the 9th floor looks over Logan Square and down the Parkway toward the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Philadelphia rooftop bar is the highest above street level?＋
JG SkyHigh at the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center, on the 60th floor of the Comcast Technology Center. It's a fully enclosed sky bar, so you get the height but not the open air.
Are any of these rooftop bars open year-round?＋
JG SkyHigh at the Four Seasons is enclosed, so weather isn't an issue. El Techo at the Motto has a retractable roof that stretches its season, and Stratus at the Kimpton Monaco and Assembly at The Logan have indoor or all-weather areas for cooler months. Attico at the Cambria is fully open-air and more exposed to seasonal and weather closures. Check current hours with the hotel before you go.
Which of these hotels holds a sustainability certification?＋
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia is LEED Gold certified, the only certified hotel of these five. The Four Seasons is in a LEED Platinum office tower, but the hotel itself has no LEED certification.
How do I get to these rooftop bar hotels by SEPTA?＋
The Four Seasons, the Motto by Hilton and The Logan are 8 to 9 minutes on foot from 15th St/City Hall, served by the L (Market-Frankford Line), the B (Broad Street Line) and the T. The Cambria on South Broad Street is a 1-minute walk from Walnut-Locust on the B, and the Kimpton Monaco is 2 minutes from 5th St/Independence Hall on the L. SEPTA fares are $2.90 per trip, or $7.50 for a One Day Convenience Pass.
Do I need a reservation to visit these rooftop bars?＋
It depends on the bar and the night. Weekends are busiest, so check with the hotel or the bar before you go, especially for JG SkyHigh.
Which rooftop bar is best for views of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway?＋
Assembly Rooftop Lounge at The Logan Philadelphia on Logan Square. It looks straight down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway toward the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a view none of the other four bars has, even though at the 9th floor it's lower than most.
