Philadelphia Bed and Breakfasts
While there's something to be said for the standardized experience promised by modern chain hotels, they can't quite replicate the unique charm afforded by independently-owned bed and breakfasts. Here in Philadelphia, B&Bs provide visitors with a taste of period charm, local hospitality—and delicious breakfasts that can make an early riser out of even the staunchest of night owls.
Nestled into a charming, tree-lined street in Philadelphia's Washington Square neighborhood, Clinton Street Bed & Breakfast occupies a Federal-style townhouse. Boasting period decor, seven suites over four floors offer king- or queen-sized beds and full kitchens; select suites are outfitted with fireplaces and claw foot soaking tubs. Breakfast is self-serve en-suite, as kitchens are pre-stocked with breakfast fare such as coffee, fresh eggs, pastries and breads.
1024 Clinton St., Philadelphia, PA 19107; (215) 802-1334More »
The six fully furnished suites at University City's Spruce Hill Manor exude all the character and grandeur expected from a stately, early-20th-century mansion that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A night's stay in any of the spacious suites may have you sleeping in the company of crystal chandeliers, period antiques and fireplaces original to the manor.
Janet, the B&B's owner and resident hostess, is equally amiable and hospitable, a regular fixture of Spruce Hill Manor's daily continental breakfast.
3709 Baring St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 472-2213More »
Within close proximity to Philadelphia's bustling South Street shopping district, Philadelphia Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast puts you near the action while also promising a little peace and quiet. Each offering its own unique charm, private-entry rooms and suites are complemented by period decor. A light self-serve continental breakfast is served daily, promising coffee, tea, baked goods and cereal.
1804/1806 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (888) 405-8567 More »
Designed and erected in 1889 by a prominent Philadelphia architect, The Gables Bed & Breakfast retains many of its original Victorian-era architectural elements. Period antiques, wallpaper and furnishings outfit the B&B's 10 well-appointed guest suites, some of which also offer views of the blooming perennial garden just outside.
Another highlight of this popular B&B is the daily full breakfast. Served buffet-style, the most important meal of the day at The Gables might include freshly made waffles, sausage strata, vegetable frittata and, of course, plenty of coffee and tea.
4520 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143; (215) 662-1918More »
Philly's tony Chestnut Hill neighborhood provides the setting for Silverstone Bed & Breakfast, an elegant B&B occupying a Victorian Gothic mansion built in 1877. Guest rooms and suites within this sprawling mansion are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi access, queen-sized Tempurpedic beds and en-suite bathrooms in select rooms.
Hosts (and Poland ex-pats) Yolanta and Romuald oversee the made-to-order breakfast, which comprises seasonal, local ingredients whenever possible. In fact, herbs and tomatoes come from Silverstone Bed & Breakfast's on-site garden when the season permits.
8840 Stenton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118; (215) 242-3333More »
Listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places, a restored Federal style-building dating back to 1769 houses the Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. Here, 12 guests rooms over three floors exude colonial charm; a stay at this B&B might include period furnishings, exposed beams, working fireplaces, oriental rugs and poster beds.
If you're visiting the City of Brotherly Love to sightsee our historic attractions, you won't get much closer to the action than this: The Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast is the only hotel within Philadelphia's Independence National Historic Park.
129 S. Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 923-8523More »
1. 1024 Clinton Street Bed and Breakfast
Nestled into a charming, tree-lined street in Philadelphia's Washington Square neighborhood, Clinton Street Bed & Breakfast occupies a Federal-style townhouse. Boasting period decor, seven suites over four floors offer king- or queen-sized beds and full kitchens; select suites are outfitted with fireplaces and claw foot soaking tubs. Breakfast is self-serve en-suite, as kitchens are pre-stocked with breakfast fare such as coffee, fresh eggs, pastries and breads.
1024 Clinton St., Philadelphia, PA 19107; (215) 802-1334More »
2. Spruce Hill Manor
The six fully furnished suites at University City's Spruce Hill Manor exude all the character and grandeur expected from a stately, early-20th-century mansion that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A night's stay in any of the spacious suites may have you sleeping in the company of crystal chandeliers, period antiques and fireplaces original to the manor.
Janet, the B&B's owner and resident hostess, is equally amiable and hospitable, a regular fixture of Spruce Hill Manor's daily continental breakfast.
3709 Baring St., Philadelphia, PA 19104; (215) 472-2213More »
3. Philadelphia Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast
Within close proximity to Philadelphia's bustling South Street shopping district, Philadelphia Bella Vista Bed and Breakfast puts you near the action while also promising a little peace and quiet. Each offering its own unique charm, private-entry rooms and suites are complemented by period decor. A light self-serve continental breakfast is served daily, promising coffee, tea, baked goods and cereal.
1804/1806 Pine St., Philadelphia, PA 19103; (888) 405-8567 More »
4. The Gables Bed & Breakfast
Designed and erected in 1889 by a prominent Philadelphia architect, The Gables Bed & Breakfast retains many of its original Victorian-era architectural elements. Period antiques, wallpaper and furnishings outfit the B&B's 10 well-appointed guest suites, some of which also offer views of the blooming perennial garden just outside.
Another highlight of this popular B&B is the daily full breakfast. Served buffet-style, the most important meal of the day at The Gables might include freshly made waffles, sausage strata, vegetable frittata and, of course, plenty of coffee and tea.
4520 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19143; (215) 662-1918More »
5. Silverstone Bed & Breakfast
Philly's tony Chestnut Hill neighborhood provides the setting for Silverstone Bed & Breakfast, an elegant B&B occupying a Victorian Gothic mansion built in 1877. Guest rooms and suites within this sprawling mansion are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi access, queen-sized Tempurpedic beds and en-suite bathrooms in select rooms.
Hosts (and Poland ex-pats) Yolanta and Romuald oversee the made-to-order breakfast, which comprises seasonal, local ingredients whenever possible. In fact, herbs and tomatoes come from Silverstone Bed & Breakfast's on-site garden when the season permits.
8840 Stenton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118; (215) 242-3333More »
6. Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Listed on the National Historic Register of Historic Places, a restored Federal style-building dating back to 1769 houses the Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. Here, 12 guests rooms over three floors exude colonial charm; a stay at this B&B might include period furnishings, exposed beams, working fireplaces, oriental rugs and poster beds.
If you're visiting the City of Brotherly Love to sightsee our historic attractions, you won't get much closer to the action than this: The Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast is the only hotel within Philadelphia's Independence National Historic Park.
129 S. Second Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106; (215) 923-8523More »
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