What to expect: The Doubletree Guest Suites Philadelphia West has a spacious, sunlit, tree-filled atrium lobby, where guests—mostly business travelers—relax in armchairs or enjoy an after-work cocktail in a sunken lounge area. Glass elevators with brass doors take guests to suites. The hotel is located across Hickory Road from the Plymouth Meeting Mall and its dozens of shops.

Amenity highlights: Guests enjoy a tranquil pool area with an elevated spa and adjacent aerobic fitness room—all overlooking an attractive office park. The hotel offers complimentary van service within a one-mile radius. Guests receive the trademark Doubletree chocolate-chip cookie upon check-in.

Insider tip: Six miles east via Germantown Pike is the historic Chestnut Hill area of Philadelphia, where the pike becomes a tree-lined avenue bordered by boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and gardens. This neighborhood is one of Philadelphia’s most affluent, with winding streets and a variety of architecturally significant houses—perfect for an afternoon stroll.