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Chestnut Hill HotelvsThomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. On balance, Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast is preferred by most professionals compared to Chestnut Hill Hotel. Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast is ranked #20 in Philadelphia with recommendations from 10 sources like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Frommer's.
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
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine
Gayot National Geographic
Frommer's 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
