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The Arco powered by Sonder vs The Gables Bed and Breakfast
The Independent and The Gables Bed and Breakfast are both rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Independent is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Gables Bed and Breakfast. The Independent has a TripExpert Score of 80 with praise from 9 sources such as Fodor's, oyster.com and Zagat.
The Arco powered by Sonder
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1234 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $72 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"This restored Georgian Revival-turned-boutique hotel sits in the heart of Midtown Village, Washington West, and the Gayborhood, atop a popular restaurant and bar."
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Reopened under new ownership in 2008, the spacious, contemporary-meets-traditional guest rooms here vary in shape and style: Choose one with exposed brick, or a fireplace, a cathedral ceiling, or a loft sleeping area.
Fodor's
"The Independent is among a handful of newer boutique alternatives to Philadelphia's big convention hotels."
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DK Eyewitness
"This sophisticated boutique hotel is housed in a restored Georgian Revival building in Center City’s hip, midtown village district."
Gayot
"Located within a fully restored Georgian-Revival building, this property is only one block away from Philadelphia's thriving performing arts district."
BlackBook
"Cozy and charming, the newest (as of August '08) Independent Hotel boasts 24 sumptuous rooms in a restored Georgian-Revival building."
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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