Between an expressway and the Delaware River, this steel and concrete Comfort Inn is the only waterfront hotel for value in Historic Philadelphia. Don't worry about the freeway, the Inn is insulated from traffic noise and the views from the eastern top floors are incredible. What's more incredible is the value. Tried-and-trues like Betsy Ross' House and the Liberty Bell are a short hop away and museums abound, as does entertainment, dining and shopping.

The Omni is a bright one. The staff is known for its knowledge of Independence Park, which the poised Omni studies quietly from its perch on Society Hill. All guestrooms have park views from their jovial interiors, and the Omni offers a slew of luxurious touches, from fresh flowers in the lobby and jazz trios at the piano bar to an indoor heated pool and a five-movie in-house theatre. Throughout the day, a shuttle can whisk you past the horse and carriage buggies out front to all of Philadelphia's historic attractions. Dine in at the region-bending restaurant, Azalea, one of Philadelphia's finest.