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Morris House HotelvsChamounix Mansion & Carriage House
Morris House Hotel and Hostelling International - Chamounix Mansion are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Morris House Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Hostelling International - Chamounix Mansion. Morris House Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with accolades from 11 reviewers including Afar Magazine, Rough Guide and Time Out.
Morris House Hotel
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine
National Geographic
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out 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
Chamounix Mansion & Carriage House
Frommer's Time Out
Lonely Planet
3250 Chamounix Drive, West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA 19131-3710
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "This renovated 1802 Quaker farmhouse is the cheapest and most bucolic overnight in town." Full review
Time Out "Hosts travelers in its antique-decorated space. There are a total of 80 beds in a dormitory setting. Chill out on the front porch or by the marble fireplace or use the facility’s free bikes." Full review
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Due to its secluded location, having a car or some sort of transportation is ideal.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
" In its public areas, set with antiques, harp, oriental rugs and paintings, the place is more like a B&B than a hostel; the dorms themselves are basic. " Full review
