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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown HotelvsThomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel ranks #17 in Philadelphia with praise from 9 reviewers like Star Service, Time Out and Travel + Leisure.
Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
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Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Zagat
Gayot
Fodor's
Star Service
Time Out
401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This small, polished corner hotel banks on its terrific Independence National Historical Park location, less than a block from Old City's trendy restaurant and gallery scene." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you came to Philly to admire its revolutionary past, this hotel should be near the top of your list."
Travel + Leisure "Marble-clad hotel near Philly’s historic sites, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. ." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This four-star, four-diamond hotel has large-sized rooms with marble bathrooms."
Zagat3.7
"The "mix of historic feel and modern comforts" and other "innlike" qualities of this small hotel provide an oasis in the "middle of the hustle and bustle" of Old City."
Gayot "The elaborate lobby fireplace sets the tone in this charming hotel---a thoughtful blend of elegant and cozy."
Fodor's "An ornate fireplace dominates the breathtaking marble lobby of this towering hotel in the historic district." Full review
Star Service "A favorite of leisure and business travelers, it is blessed with attentive service and excellent maintenance, and its refined residential style is peppered with traditional elegance." Full review
Time Out "The décor is best described as classic and clean and several of the 150 rooms and suites offer views of Independence Hall. " Full review
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
BlackBook Zagat
Afar Magazine Gayot
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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
