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The Ritz-Carlton, PhiladelphiavsThomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia scores significantly better than Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia ranks #3 in Philadelphia with accolades from 16 sources including Frommer's, Concierge and BlackBook.
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
Concierge
Fodor's
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Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102
From $212/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "The central location makes this a business traveler's dream, so don't be surprised to witness some expense-account posturing in the Vault cigar lounge."
Fodor's "You'll feel like you're checking into the Pantheon when you enter this neoclassical hotel set in a century-old bank building." Full review
Jetsetter "Old World class with a thoroughly modern spa, bistro and bar on Philly’s main drag." Full review
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Be sure to spend some magical time exploring Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, a dream world of colorful mosaics, tunnels and grottos that house a community art center.
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"The Ritz is housed in a stunning 1904 bank building designed after the Pantheon, and its grand rotunda lobby delivers serious "wow" factor." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This exquisite, five-diamond luxury hotel sits directly across from City Hall in the former Girard/Mellon Bank Building."
Star Service "This hotel captures first place when it comes to high-octane commercial hospitality." Full review
Gayot "Visitors are inevitably stunned by the architectural splendor found both inside and out of the Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia."
BlackBook "The rooms, service and ambiance are of course unmatched, and even stopping by for a post-dinner desert at the cathedral-like lobby bar will make you feel more well-heeled than you should."
Zagat4.0
"A "ton of ornate marble" and the "unique" lobby bar beneath a 140-ft. tile dome set the stage for "historic" "luxury" at this former beaux arts bank across from City Hall."
Lonely Planet "This Ritz possesses one of the most lavish lobbies in North America, modelled after the Pantheon." 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
