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Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center CityvsThe Gables Bed and Breakfast
Both properties are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Gables Bed and Breakfast. Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City has a TripExpert Score of 70 with accolades from 3 reviews such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia - Center City
Frommer's
Gayot
Fodor's
Time Out
1776 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $146/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This 28-story cylinder of marble and glass on the parkway at 18th Street started out as a luxury apartment building in the 1960s." Full review
Gayot "An all-suite property, the hotel is best suited to longer-term guests or those who just like to hunker down and settle in."
Fodor's "On Logan Square, this hotel puts you within walking distance of Boathouse Row." Full review
Time Out "Closer to the museum area than Old City, the Embassy Suites offers enough space for families with two-room suite offerings." Full review
The Gables Bed and Breakfast Frommer's Fodor's
Not For Tourists
National Geographic
Afar Magazine
The Infatuation
Lonely Planet
4520 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
From $195/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Business Center
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
Frommer's "This lovely 1889 Victorian, once one of West Philadelphia's first and finest mansions, now serves as a charmingly eclectic bed-and-breakfast." Full review
Fodor's "Built in 1889 for a prominent doctor and his family, this ornate mansion is a wonderful place for a B&B." Full review
Not For Tourists "Beautiful Victorian house conveniently located near University City."
National Geographic "Victorian chockablock with antiques, most of the ten guestrooms have private baths." Full review
Afar Magazine "Among the Gables’ charms are local chestnut and cherry woodwork, oak floors with mahogany, ash, and cherry wood inlay, and a wraparound front porch...a hearty breakfast is included. " Full review
The Infatuation "The space is beautiful, including an outdoor terrace that feels like it belongs in Charleston, and the food...is excellent, both of which make it a good place to celebrate a special occasion." Full review
Lonely Planet "A virtual museum of Victoriana, staying at the Gables is like stepping back in time save for the modern-day conveniences such as cable TV, wi-fi and a DVD library." Full review
