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The Windsor SuitesvsThe Gables Bed and Breakfast
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, The Windsor Suites scores slightly better than The Gables Bed and Breakfast. The Windsor Suites comes in at 74 with praise from 5 reviewers like DK Eyewitness, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Windsor Suites
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
Fodor's
Oyster
Lonely Planet
1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "This half-hotel, half-apartment building is popular with families planning extended stays in the city." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Specialty hotel that offers furnished suites and unfurnished apartments. All rooms have complimentary high-speed Internet access and kitchens."
Gayot "Within close proximity to downtown Philadelphia's most prominent museums, the 24-story Hotel Windsor offers studios and one-bedroom suites for families and other traveling groups."
Fodor's "This 24-story all-suites hotel caters to corporate business travelers as well as to vacationing families." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"For a mid-range hotel, The Windsor Suites' modern rooms -- all with apartment-style floor plans and full kitchens -- are a cut above the norm." Full review
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Guests don't choose this location on a busy intersection for the peace and quiet, but the hotel is close to most of Philadelphia's tourist attractions and business destinations.
Lonely Planet "The comfortable and roomy suites here come with full kitchens; some also have balconies." Full review
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
