Thomas Bond House Bed & BreakfastvsThe Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast and The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast ranks marginally higher than The Inn at Penn, A Hilton Hotel. Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast ranks #20 in Philadelphia with accolades from 10 publications including Frommer's, BlackBook and Afar Magazine.
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast 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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Frommer's
"This cheerful, colonial bed-and-breakfast in the Old City is as historic as a Philly overnight gets" Full review
The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The handsome and elegantly appointed Inn at Penn feels well suited to the Ivy League campus it calls home." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 243-room Inn at Penn may be a Hilton, but it feels far more like a boutique hotel than a chain." Full review
Gayot
"Rather than offering a stiff, formal, hotel-away-from home experience, this property offers the kind of atmosphere you'd expect to find when staying with friends."
Zagat
3.7
"With a "men's club feel" and iPads provided for guests' use, there's a "perfect blend of old-school university hotel and modern amenities" at this "comfortable" inn at Penn."
Fodor's
"Near the University of Pennsylvania, this hotel is a welcome sight for anyone needing to stay in University City." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The 243 guestrooms and suites are classy, efficient, and relatively spacious, though it’s worth upgrading to a suite for a separate sitting area." Full review
National Geographic
"Hilton property with art deco styling on the University of Pennsylvania campus, 238 rooms feature luxuriant bedding, plush robes, and in-room virtual office; wine bar and 24-hour fitness center." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Hilton hotel sits on the U Penn campus. The modern, comfortable rooms still have a classy old-world vibe. Prices double on weekends that have any U Penn-related event." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This Hilton hotel is a fail-safe option at the heart of University City. Rooms are comfortable, if unspectacular, and come with iPads. It's a popular choice come graduation time" Full review