Philadelphia is one of the oldest municipalities in the United States, with a booming population of more than 1.5 million people. Philly is a city steeped in history, as the site of the Founding Fathers’ Constitutional Convention, gathering, dozens of other historic sites, and beautiful centuries-old neighbourhoods. Today, the city is vibrant and modernized, with quite a few luxury and five-star hotels from which to choose. But not to worry– those on a budget can still enjoy the attractions of the city in any of the city’s many lodging options. Aside from the accommodations, visitors and locals alike can enjoy the multitude of restaurants and tourist attractions to be found in the city, all of which could only have been built by the best hospitality contractors in Philadelphia.
The top hospitality contractors in this list have been ranked according to their company profile, experience, services offered, customer satisfaction, awards received, and media features and coverage. With their firms’ unique designs and services, clients can be sure that their specific architectural plans will be masterfully executed by any of the firms on this list.
Clemens Construction Company
The Drexel Building, 1435 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Clemens Construction Company is a full-service general contracting firm founded in 1979 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. The company has expertise with complex urban infill projects, as well asz construction of ground-up commercial, education, hospitality, institutional, and multi-family projects.
Clemens continuously elevates its standards and personnel to maintain its project excellence. The firm’s project managers and superintendents have earned OSHA 30 certifications and the company has earned the Safety Committee Certification issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All this comes in service of providing the safest workplace possible. What more, the firm is a member of the US Green Building Council (USGBC)– a testament to its commitment not only to safety in the workplace, but safety and sustainability for the environment. In recognition of its efforts for safety, Clemens Construction received the 2018 Major GBCA Award Recognizing 500,000+ Consecutive Hours of Safety.
Domus Construction
101 Limekiln Pike • Glenside, PA 19038
Domus is a Philadelphia-area general contractor established in 1976 on the foundation of impeccable business ethics and a willingness to solve problems for customers. That foundation has helped the firm grow to become a $100 million construction firm with expertise in managing housing, restaurants, retail/commercial and academic construction projects.
The award-winning firm, with accolades such as the 2016 USGBC LEED award for Homes Project of the Year, is led by principal C. Edward Hills. Under his leadership, Domus consistently delivers jobs on time and on budget by engaging the owner and architect early in the process. By working diligently to understand the customer’s needs and learning the challenges presented by each project, the firm becomes an invaluable team partner. It has grown so skilled at this process that nearly 70% of Domus’ work comes from repeat customers. With over four decades of experience in all aspects of civil and hospitality building, clients will never go wrong in choosing to work with Domus Construction.
INTECH Construction
3020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
INTECH Construction was founded in 1986 by Craig “Sab” Sabatino and Will Schwartz. Today, the firm has evolved from its humble beginnings to become a major Philadelphia presence, constructing many prominent projects in the region. At the company’s founding, Will and Sab shared a belief that they could offer a distinctly different, service-oriented, personal approach to the construction industry, honoring the principles of craftsmanship, quality, and integrity. More than thirty years later, these values continue to guide INTECH’s philosophy and form the cornerstone of the company’s culture.
INTECH is proud to serve the area’s major academic and cultural institutions, the healthcare, hospitality, and business sectors, and also work in private development. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including, most recently, the 2020 Award of Merit in the Healthcare category from the Engineering News-Record for its work on Amicus Therapeutics. The firm also worked on the historic renovation of the Lafayette Building, located at Fifth and Chestnut Streets in Center City. The building was converted into a luxury boutique hotel brand for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants called Hotel Monaco. As the client, Kimpton, had an eco-friendly focus, the Hotel Monaco implemented environmentally-conscious practices into its design and operations, resulting in the project achieving LEED Gold for Commercial Interiors from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
Wohlsen Construction
1200 W. Swedesford Road, Suite 130, Berwyn, PA 19312
Wohlsen Construction is an award-winning Mid-Atlantic construction company with over 130 years of experience under its belt. The firm partners with owners and design professionals to build high-quality, functional projects, with comprehensive customized services from preconstruction and construction project management, to design/build construction and post-construction services.
Wohlsen Construction’s core markets include senior living, healthcare and higher education, but the firm’s experience spans far beyond that into many other industries. The firm was recognized in 2020 with a Merit Safety Excellence Award from ENR New England. Today, the firm continues the legacy of its founder, Herman F. Wohlsen, whose reputation was built on an efficient work ethic and attention to quality and detail.
