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The Gables Bed and BreakfastvsPenn's View Hotel
The Gables Bed and Breakfast and Penn's View Hotel are both rated very highly by expert writers. On balance, Penn's View Hotel ranks significantly higher than The Gables Bed and Breakfast. Penn's View Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with endorsements from 10 sources like Fodor's, Rough Guide and Michelin Guide.
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
Penn's View Hotel Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
The Telegraph National Geographic
Time Out Show All Reviews
14 North Front St. & Market, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $169/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "This cosmopolitan little hotel in a refurbished 19th-century commercial building on the fringe of Old City has its own brand of urban charm." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Cozy and family owned, this European-style hotel features murals and marble throughout the property."
Rough Guide "Exceptional service and clean,comfortable rooms in Old City, some of the best value in central Philly."
Michelin Guide "An Old City gem inside two connecting 19C warehouses overlooking the Delaware River."
Gayot "Picture exposed brick, wrought iron beds, Chippendale-esque furniture, fireplaces and hot tubs...these are some of the offerings of rooms at Penn's View Inn."
BlackBook "Penn's View old-school charm includes a bar with the largest wine preservation and dispensing system in the world, pretty amazing."
Zagat3.2
"Respect abounds for this "great little boutique" "overlooking Penn's Landing" (and I-95) within "walking distance" of historic attractions."
The Telegraph8.0
"The 49-room Penn’s View Hotel has long been popular, thanks to its views over the Delaware River, and ownership of one of Philadelphia’s favourite Italian restaurants." Full review
National Geographic "“Quaint, homey, and easy to find, right off I-95. Love the wine bar"...old-World style, close to colonial sites; 51 rooms, some with marble baths and gas fireplaces." Full review
Time Out "Other Historic Old City attractions, including the new Museum of the American Revolution, are within walking distance." Full review
