Top Bed And Breakfasts Near Philadelphia
Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast
3300 Baring St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19104
(215) 387-6065
www.cornerstonebandb.com
The Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast is a beautifully restored Victorian built in 1865 with a lot of curb appeal including a big wrap around porch in Powelton village. Guests describe the owners as friendly, and say they offer a great breakfast. This B&B is also family and dog friendly, and still works well for couples. The Corner Stone does have private baths and very comfortable beds. Minutes from downtown on a tree lined street.
La Reserve Center City
1804 Pine St.
Philadelphia, PA. 19104
(215)735-1137
www.lareservebandb.com
La Reserve is "The grand dame of Philadelphia bed and breakfasts" and is located in the Rittenhouse Square area, so it's ideal for shoppers. The accommodations are all suites which are fully furnished appointed apartments, but with no elevator. Guests say the food is good and there are homemade dishes on the weekend. During the week, food is provided, like a continental type breakfast of fruit, pastries and coffee where you help yourself. Some rooms have shared baths. They do offer Wi-Fi, even though this inn is from the 1800's. The building consists of two 4-story town homes.
Gables Bed & Breakfast
4520 Chester ave.
Philadelphia, PA. 19143
(215) 662-1918
www.gablesbb.com
Winner of the historical society preservation awarded, customers also say it's like a journey back in time. This is a Victorian bed and breakfast located in University City. Gables B&B offers different types of rooms and suites, has free Wi-Fi, extra snacks and a mini fridge available 24 hours. Room rates are in the low 100's, so it's one of the more reasonably priced B&B's. You will find comfy beds and a delicious breakfast. There are options for a private bath in a few rooms, others are shared.
Spruce Hill Manor
3709 Baring St
Philadelphia, PA. 19104
(215) 472-2213
www.sprucehillmanor.com
Picked number one by travelers on Trip Advisor, every visit is customized in this 1879 Victorian mansion. Located in Powelton Village, Spruce Hill Manor is within walking distance to the train station and minutes to downtown. You can choose from six different suites, most have two rooms and bathrooms. Your choice is based mostly on your style preference. Do you like the rustic charm of a library or prefer something more whimsical? Owners are friendly and take care of their guests. All rooms are spacious, come with kitchenette items like a small fridge and have private bathrooms. There is also Wi-Fi, Direct TV and rooms are individually climate controlled.
Thomas Bond House
129 S. 2nd St.
Philadelphia PA. 19106
(215) 923-8523
www.thomasbondhousebandb.com
The Thomas Bond House is located in Old City, so this is ideal for people who want to take in the historic sights downtown such as the Betsy Ross House or Constitution Center. This restored house was built in 1769 and is on the national register of historic homes. Guests are provided with a generous continental breakfast during the week and full breakfast on the weekends. You have 12 different rooms to choose from, all of which have private baths. Thomas Bond House is rated one of the top 25 inns in the country by Historic Inn magazine.
Christina Dagnelli is a freelance writer in Philadelphia and the author of Little Squares with Colors: A Different way to look at autism. Her work on examiner can be found here Examiner.com.
