Chamounix Mansion & Carriage HousevsThe Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Hostelling International - Chamounix Mansion and The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel are both rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel ranks slightly better than Hostelling International - Chamounix Mansion. The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel ranks #24 in Philadelphia with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, Oyster and Gayot.
Chamounix Mansion & Carriage House
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
The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain." Full review
Gayot
"Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat
3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's
"Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The 243 guestrooms and suites are classy, efficient, and relatively spacious, though it’s worth upgrading to a suite for a separate sitting area." Full review
National Geographic
"Hilton property with art deco styling on the University of Pennsylvania campus, 238 rooms feature luxuriant bedding, plush robes, and in-room virtual office; wine bar and 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Hilton hotel sits on the U Penn campus. The modern, comfortable rooms still have a classy old-world vibe. Prices double on weekends that have any U Penn-related event." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular choice come graduation time" Full review