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The Gables Bed and Breakfast vs Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
Both The Gables Bed and Breakfast and The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park is preferred by most reviewers compared to The Gables Bed and Breakfast. The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park has a TripExpert Score of 76 with approval from 7 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
The Gables Bed and Breakfast
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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."
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Fodor's
"Built in 1889 for a prominent doctor and his family, this ornate mansion is a wonderful place for a B&B."
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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."
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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. "
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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel
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401 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $119 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This small, polished corner hotel banks on its terrific Independence National Historical Park location, less than a block from Old City's trendy restaurant and gallery scene."
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Lonely Planet
"If you came to Philly to admire its revolutionary past, this hotel should be near the top of your list."
Travel + Leisure
"Marble-clad hotel near Philly’s historic sites, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. ."
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DK Eyewitness
"This four-star, four-diamond hotel has large-sized rooms with marble bathrooms."
Zagat
3.7
"The "mix of historic feel and modern comforts" and other "innlike" qualities of this small hotel provide an oasis in the "middle of the hustle and bustle" of Old City."
