Drake Hotel, Philadelphia

Name: Drake Hotel
Address: Philadelphia, United States

#598 among attractions in Philadelphia

Art Deco architecture

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The Drake Hotel, a historic 375-foot-tall, 33-story luxury hotel located at 1512–1514 Spruce Street at the corner of S. Hicks Street between S. 15th and S. 16th Streets in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was built in 1928–29 by the Murphy, Quigley Company and was designed by the architectural firm of Ritter and Shay in the Art Deco style with Spanish Baroque terra cotta ornamentation on themes surrounding Sir Francis Drake, including "dolphins, shells, sailing vessels and globes." The building is topped by a terra cotta dome. ()

Architectural style: Art DecoCoordinates: 39°56'49"N, 75°10'3"W

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Center City (Rittenhouse Square)Philadelphia United States

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Drake Hotel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Academy of Music, Liberti Church, Locust Rendezvous.

~460 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and architectural beauty. This preeminent music venue, inaugurated in 2001, was designed by the renowned architect Rafael Viñoly and has since...
~750 ftNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Academy of Music, Philadelphia
4 min walk • The Academy of Music, also known as American Academy of Music, is a concert hall and opera house located at 240 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~1330 ftN
Church
Liberti Church, Philadelphia
7 min walk • First Baptist Church of Philadelphia is a Baptist church founded in 1698 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
~930 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Locust Rendezvous, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Equitable Trust Building is a historic commercial skyscraper located at 1405 Locust Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~680 ftW
Church
Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia
4 min walk • Tenth Presbyterian Church is a congregation of approximately 1,600 members located in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Tenth is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America, a denomination in the Reformed tradition.
~870 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Plays & Players, Philadelphia
5 min walk • Plays and Players Theatre, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the oldest professional theater companies in the United States, founded in 1911. The theater building was designed and constructed in 1912 by Philadelphia architect Amos W.
~1050 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Philadelphia Art Alliance at University of the Arts is a multidisciplinary arts center located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the Rittenhouse Square neighborhood.
~1320 ftE
Square, Colonial revival architecture
Dr. Joseph Leidy House, Philadelphia
7 min walk • The Dr. Joseph Leidy House is a historic residence located at 1319 Locust Street between S. 13th and S. Juniper Streets in the Washington Square West neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
~530 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
The Print Center, Philadelphia
3 min walk • The Print Center is a nonprofit gallery located in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Originally known as The Print Club, the gallery's mission is to "encourage the growth and understanding of photography and printmaking as vital contemporary arts through exhibitions, publications and educational programs".
~890 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia
5 min walk • The Suzanne Roberts Theatre is a theatre on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. The theater opened in October 2007 and is home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company. The theater was designed by KieranTimberlake, using the principles of Universal design.
~1210 ftW
Museum, History museum
Civil War Museum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
6 min walk • The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, claims to be the oldest chartered American Civil War institution in the United States. The museum was founded in 1888 by veteran officers of the Union Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Drake Hotel?

Nearby attractions include Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia (3 min walk), The Print Center, Philadelphia (3 min walk), Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia (4 min walk), Broad Street, Philadelphia (4 min walk).

How to get to Drake Hotel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Drake Hotel:

Metro

15th-16th & Locust • Lines: Patco (3 min walk)
Walnut-Locust • Lines: Bsl (6 min walk)

Bus

Broad St & Locust St • Lines: 27, 4 (5 min walk)
Rittenhouse Sq & 18th St • Lines: 12 (6 min walk)

Tram

15th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (11 min walk)
13th Street • Lines: 10, 11, 13, 34, 36 (12 min walk)

Train

Suburban Station (13 min walk)
Jefferson Station (17 min walk)