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The Arco powered by Sonder vs Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast

The Independent Hotel and Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast are both praised by writers. On balance, The Independent Hotel scores significantly higher than Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast. The Independent Hotel ranks #10 in Philadelphia with positive reviews from 11 sources like DK Eyewitness, Zagat and Jetsetter.

The Arco powered by Sonder
The Arco powered by Sonder
8 / 10
1234 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
From $72 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's 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." Full review
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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 Fodor's
"The Independent is among a handful of newer boutique alternatives to Philadelphia's big convention hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This sophisticated boutique hotel is housed in a restored Georgian Revival building in Center City’s hip, midtown village district."
Gayot Gayot
"Located within a fully restored Georgian-Revival building, this property is only one block away from Philadelphia's thriving performing arts district."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Cozy and charming, the newest (as of August '08) Independent Hotel boasts 24 sumptuous rooms in a restored Georgian-Revival building."
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Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
Thomas Bond House Bed & Breakfast
8 / 10
129 S 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
From $0 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Baggage storage
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Concierge Concierge
"Restored in 2002, the house is efficiently run, and service is solicitous but not intrusive."
Fodor's 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 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 DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are decorated with period furniture that create an ambience of colonial warmth and quiet luxury."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Allure of the Thomas Bond House is proximity to historic Philly for surprisingly reasonable prices."
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