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Chestnut Hill HotelvsPenn's View Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Penn's View Hotel scores significantly better than Chestnut Hill Hotel. Penn's View Hotel comes in at 82 with recommendations from 11 publications including Frommer's, The Telegraph and BlackBook.
Chestnut Hill Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
National Geographic
Time Out
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
Penn's View Hotel Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
The Telegraph National Geographic Time Out Show All Reviews
14 North Front St. & Market, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This cosmopolitan little hotel in a refurbished 19th-century commercial building on the fringe of Old City has its own brand of urban charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Cozy and family owned, this European-style hotel features murals and marble throughout the property."
Rough Guide "Exceptional service and clean,comfortable rooms in Old City, some of the best value in central Philly."
Michelin Guide "An Old City gem inside two connecting 19C warehouses overlooking the Delaware River."
Gayot "Picture exposed brick, wrought iron beds, Chippendale-esque furniture, fireplaces and hot tubs...these are some of the offerings of rooms at Penn's View Inn."
BlackBook "Penn's View old-school charm includes a bar with the largest wine preservation and dispensing system in the world, pretty amazing."
Zagat3.2
"Respect abounds for this "great little boutique" "overlooking Penn's Landing" (and I-95) within "walking distance" of historic attractions."
The Telegraph8.0
"The 49-room Penn’s View Hotel has long been popular, thanks to its views over the Delaware River, and ownership of one of Philadelphia’s favourite Italian restaurants." Full review
National Geographic "“Quaint, homey, and easy to find, right off I-95. Love the wine bar"...old-World style, close to colonial sites; 51 rooms, some with marble baths and gas fireplaces." Full review
Time Out "Other Historic Old City attractions, including the new Museum of the American Revolution, are within walking distance." Full review
