Chestnut Hill HotelvsMorris House Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Morris House Hotel ranks significantly better than Chestnut Hill Hotel. Morris House Hotel ranks #19 in Philadelphia with endorsements from 11 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Time Out and Condé Nast Traveler.
Chestnut Hill Hotel
8229 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
DK Eyewitness
"Built in 1891, this historic hotel is situated along the cobblestoned streets of Germantown Avenue."
Fodor's
"There's nothing particularly fancy about the environs, but there's nothing missing, either—every room has a refrigerator, flat-screen television, and coffeemaker. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Charm is the name of the game at this historic boutique property in beautiful Chestnut Hill." Full review
National Geographic
"Chic, upper-class neighborhood, nine miles (14 kilometers) north of Center City with charming, pedestrian-friendly mix of retail and restaurants; next door to Thursday-through-Saturday farmers market." Full review
Time Out
"Each of the 36 rooms is unique, including the four in the nearby Carriage House, which delights guests with reclaimed wooden doors and seasonal fireplaces." Full review
Morris House Hotel Show All Reviews
225 S. 8th St., Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"This is a lovely bed-and-breakfast option in leafy Society Hill... it's away from other hotels and touristy spots, giving visitors an authentic neighborhood experience." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This 1787 home is now a luxury boutique hotel and is one of the city’s best hotels to experience colonial ambience."
Rough Guide
"Luxury boutique hotel in a 1787 Society Hill mansion with a lovely courtyard, cleverly refurbished to maintain its historical feel. Ample continental breakfast included."
Gayot
"The fifteen bedrooms in this National Historic Landmark have been individually decorated to complement the building's original 1787 architecture."
BlackBook
"Fabulously located in walking distance of all your fave olde timey tourist spots, the Morris House combines cozy, historic building and afternoon tea with elegant, modern touches."
Zagat
"Built in 1787, this white-columned, ivy-covered brick boutique just a few blocks from Independence Hall offers rooms and suites decorated in Colonial-inspired style."
Afar Magazine
"Guestrooms are large and uncluttered with all the modern conveniences, splashes of natural light, and sparkling bathrooms, some with Jacuzzi tubs." Full review
National Geographic
"“Ideal for people who like to walk. Sweet, old-fashioned atmosphere with a romantic courtyard.”...Fifteen rooms decorated in 18th-century style, most overlooking a garden; no elevator. " Full review
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Free breakfast and afternoon tea.
Condé Nast Traveler
"Soaring columns and dark bricks greet you, the lobby is pristine, broad, and airy, and even the sitting room—where you can have tea and cookies by a roaring fire—is charming." Full review
Time Out
"This National Historic Landmark was constructed in 1787 and retains its post-Revolutionary charm." Full review