AKA Rittenhouse SquarevsThomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Both properties are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, AKA Rittenhouse Square scores marginally higher than Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. AKA Rittenhouse Square ranks #18 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 8 publications like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
AKA Rittenhouse Square
135 South 18th Street, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $156/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Chic and modern, this all-suites space is a rare, independent find, just a half a block from Rittenhouse Square. Large, comfortably furnished...suites tend to book far in advance." Full review
Star Service
" Rittenhouse Square is Philadelphia's most prized address for locals, and the talented team of staffers does a good job of making guests feel at home." Full review
Zagat
3.5
"Belying the beaux arts facade, this extended-stay's "sleek", "minimalist" environs appeal to business travelers and vacationers who groove on "roomy", "apartment-style" suites."
Fodor's
"Though steps away from the popular park and surrounding shopping, the AKA Rittenhouse Square operates in a below-the-radar fashion favored by visiting actors and athletes." Full review
Gayot
"AKA Rittenhouse Square satisfies the needs of Philadelphia business and leisure travelers who are looking for upscale accommodations for stays a week or more."
Travel + Leisure
"In a 12-story beaux arts building, this extended stay property offers furnished luxury apartments in one of the city’s best neighborhoods." Full review
Time Out
"Choose from one of 78 studio, one- and two-bedroom suites (with full kitchens) at the 12-story AKA Rittenhouse, available for both short and extended stays." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Its chic minimalist style has bags of appeal and there's the well-regarded a.kitchen+bar on the ground floor, should you need a meal or drink." Full review
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast Show All Reviews
129 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
Concierge
"Restored in 2002, the house is efficiently run, and service is solicitous but not intrusive."
Fodor's
"This bed-and-breakfast in the heart of Old City is great for travelers who want an authentic taste of historic Philadelphia." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Set in tony Society Hill (a 10-minute taxi ride away), the hotel features period furniture in a circa-1769 row house across from Independence Hall." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are decorated with period furniture that create an ambience of colonial warmth and quiet luxury."
BlackBook
"Allure of the Thomas Bond House is proximity to historic Philly for surprisingly reasonable prices."
Zagat
"Guestrooms at this restored 1796 Georgian row house in the heart of Old City at Independence Park feature period furnishings and basic modern amenities."
Afar Magazine
"Each guestroom has been furnished with Federalist-style reproductions, with a few antiques sprinkled around. Ten rooms offer queen beds." Full review
Gayot
"This late 18th-century building offers authentic colonial charm for tourists seeking an experience that will immerse them thoroughly in the city's rich heritage."
National Geographic
"1769 jewel box furnished with antiques, some with Delaware River views; fourth floor reached via a narrow staircase. Complimentary breakfast, nightly wine and cheese. " Full review
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No kids under age ten.
Frommer's
"This cheerful, colonial bed-and-breakfast in the Old City is as historic as a Philly overnight gets" Full review