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Thomas Bond House Bed & BreakfastvsIndependence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast and Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast scores slightly better than Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel. Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast comes in at 80 with praise from 10 sources including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Zagat.
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine
Gayot
National Geographic
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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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Frommer's "This cheerful, colonial bed-and-breakfast in the Old City is as historic as a Philly overnight gets" Full review
Independence Park Hotel, BW Premier Collection Frommer's
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Star Service Gayot Fodor's
235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $153/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's "This top choice for bed-and-breakfast-style lodging has a great location, 2 blocks from Independence Hall." Full review
Lonely Planet "A small hotel catering to a mix of business types and Liberty Bell tourists, this Best Western offers an intimate spot near Independence Park and lively Old City."
DK Eyewitness "Small, historic hotel dating back to 1856 with exquisitely decorated rooms, located within the heart of Old City and just a few blocks from Independence Mall and Penn’s Landing."
Star Service "Located one short block from Independence Park, in an excellent location for sightseeing, this property is not an ordinary Best Western." Full review
Gayot "While Best Westerns are not generally known for their singularity, The Best Western Independence Park Inn offers a notable blend of contemporary facilities in a historic setting."
Fodor's "Surrounded by key historic sites as well as many nightlife options, this five-story Best Western hotel is within walking distance of just about everything you need." Full review
