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The Bellevue HotelvsThomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast

Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Bellevue Hotel scores slightly higher than Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. The Bellevue Hotel comes in at 82 with endorsements from 10 publications like Lonely Planet, Gayot and Fodor's.

The Bellevue Hotel
8/10
200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $129/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"It's no longer the grandest quarters in town (that honor goes to the Rittenhouse), but empty nesters and business types still relish the traditional grandeur."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"After a century of hosting Kings, Queens and other heads of state, this Victorian classic offers its guests opulence and a window to the past." Full review
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Guests have access to The Sporting Club at the Bellevue, an enormous complex designed by Michael Graves where the governor of Pennsylvania chooses to get sweaty when he's in town.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A residential-style hotel with international flair, the Hyatt is perched on the upper floors of the 100-year-old Bellevue Building, which was once nicknamed the “Grand Dame of Broad Street.”"
Star Service Star Service
"Located in a vibrant central neighborhood, five blocks east of Rittenhouse Square, adjacent to the Opera House, around the corner from the Kimmel Center and a 20-minute stroll from the Liberty Bell." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Listed as a Historic Hotels of America by the National Historic Trust Preservation, this building simply oozes Old World charm."
Zagat Zagat
3.5
""Old-world elegance, personified" sums up this "grand" 1904 hotel on the Avenue of the Arts, whose "wonderful", "professional" staff ensures it retains its "character and history"."
Frommer's Frommer's
"In 1904, this was the most opulent hotel in the country. Today, it can't claim that much fame, but the "Bellevue" does capitalize on its historic bones and great location." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The hotel has had an important role in city life, much like the heroine of a long-running soap opera. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Home to power lunches by day and formal affairs at night, this historic building’s hotel is situated in Philadelphia’s cultural hub." Full review
National Geographic National Geographic
"“Hushed and posh, the feeling of a Philadelphia society hotel." Full review
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Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
8/10
129 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $0/night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Baggage storage
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Concierge Concierge
"Restored in 2002, the house is efficiently run, and service is solicitous but not intrusive."
Fodor's 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 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 DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are decorated with period furniture that create an ambience of colonial warmth and quiet luxury."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Allure of the Thomas Bond House is proximity to historic Philly for surprisingly reasonable prices."
Zagat 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 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 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 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 Frommer's
"This cheerful, colonial bed-and-breakfast in the Old City is as historic as a Philly overnight gets" Full review
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