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Loews Philadelphia HotelvsThomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Loews Philadelphia Hotel scores slightly better than Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. Loews Philadelphia Hotel comes in at 83 with approval from 10 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
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Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
National Geographic
Time Out
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
From $79/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "With an attitude that is decidedly contemporary, the hotel has guest rooms equipped with comfortable chaise lounges and flat-screen televisions." Full review
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Be sure to check out the 33rd floor for best views of the city and beyond.
OysterUpscale
"This upper-middle-range hotel in Center City has a convenient location down the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The upscale hotel makes guest beds with 300-thread-count cotton sheets, and each room has a robe, MP3 alarm clock, and a chaise lounge." Full review
DK Eyewitness "It has been renovated with elegant decor and Art Deco accents, including exotic woods and carved glass."
Star Service "Many of the accommodations boast 10-ft ceilings, but proportions in the entry Deluxe rooms vie with average-size digs at the Hotel Monaco, measuring in around 300 sq ft. " Full review
Gayot "Formerly the headquarters for the Pennsylvania Savings Fund Society, this modernist skyscraper from the 1930s is now a National Historic Landmark."
National Geographic "Art deco tower with 581 rooms, restaurants, huge fitness center; child and pet friendly; kids’ fun center offers loaner toys including PlayStation. " Full review
Time Out "While it offers excellent amenities for business travelers (ergonomic desks and free wi-fi in every room), guests traveling with children are also guaranteed a wide array of special services. " Full review
Frommer's "The coolest thing about this centrally situated hotel is its architecture." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The facilities, including a pool, sauna and games for kids of all ages, are good. And they're pet-friendly." 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
