Dorchester is a condo bldg so you work primarily with a landlord. Apartments vary in terms of quality (i.e. whether they are renovated or not).

Location could not be more perfect. It's an older building but has much more space than other one BRs I looked at for the same price. Because it's a condo, each unit is different but I love mine!

The Dorchester is a great building, with all utilities included. Location is great, and centrally located. Also, many students live in the building and next door at 222 Rittenhouse, making it very easy to share cabs going up to campus in the mornings.

The Dorchester is a fantastic building although the units inside are variable in quality. The building location is great, the staff are very nice and there are a ton of Wharton students who live there. Overall it is an excellent experience, and I am glad I lived there. The building has a Gym you can join for a nominal fee and a pool that is open in the summer.

The location is great and there are lots of other Wharton students in the building, which is convenient. My main complaint is that none of the amenities come for free. Everything is an extra charge, even the pool! And the fire alarm goes off in the middle of the night about once per month. I'm just used to it at this point.

My wife and I love the Dorchester. Location right on Rittenhouse Square is amazing, the building staff is very friendly and helpful (and on duty 24/7), and all utilities plus cable/internet are included in the rent. It is a condo building, so doesn't have the big common areas that you'll find in more social Wharton buildings, but it is very walkable to anything in the RSquare area. Oh and there is a cab stand right in front of the building for the early morning rush to class. Make sure, especially if you sign a two year lease, that you have no interest in getting a pet in the two years. This past year we have been wanting to, but the building does not allow pets.

The Dorchester is right on Rittenhouse Square and is about as central a location as you can get. Walking to 2401 takes about 10 minutes; to campus, about 30 minutes or you can take a bus nearby. Rent is slightly higher than average for a similar space but can be +/- $150 depending on your floor, view and recent remodeling efforts. Building is quiet - a lot of Wharton students and a lot of retirees/families. Gym is small and cramped but cheap. Management is solid and responds quickly to maintenance requests. Overall, a great find for someone looking to live solo or w/ 1 roommate and be really close to bars/restaurants.

Pretty great for the price, view, and location. Lots of Wharton students. Getting repairs can be tricky as you have to go through individual repairmen and the owner instead of the building. Some people who work in the building are extremely rude - don't expect hospitality here - and that's a shame because it colors the building management negatively even though the other building people are helpful (or try to be). Amenities are NOT included. Pay for gym and weekend pool use. Difficulties getting people upstairs sometimes.

The studio is located on the square for a great price - my landlord enjoys renting to students and hasn't raised the rent in several years. I feel really safe living alone in a secure, doorman building.

Great building with great staff. Some apartments are more modern than others. Almost all apartments have a balcony. Will have to pay $20 a month for internet