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The Gables B&B Philadelphia

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian B&B near University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
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Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Laundry
    Laundry

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4520 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
    3 min drive
  • University of Pennsylvania
    3 min drive
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    3 min drive
  • Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hall Bath, shared)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hall Bath, shared)

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hall Bath, shared)

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Hall Bath, shared)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Hall Bath, shared)

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Hall Bath, shared)

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Philadelphia

West Philadelphia stay.With a stay at this West Philadelphia B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and 2 miles (3 km) of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Drexel University - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Chester Ave & 46th St Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 6 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Knockbox Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alif Brew & Mini Mart - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pho Cafe Saigon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Little Delicious - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Green Line Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Gables B&B Philadelphia

4-star Victorian B&B near University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Gables B&B Philadelphia. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Philadelphia bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1989
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
The Gables B&B Philadelphia offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with cable channels. This Philadelphia bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 10 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 215272

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Gables Bed & Breakfast Philadelphia
Gables Philadelphia
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The Gables B&B Philadelphia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 416 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 416 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and the breakfast is delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was perfect! It's a unique experience, kinda like stepping back in time 100 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property provides a unique experience in an historic home. The staff are friendly and welcoming. It felt like home... and breakfast was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Nice hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the people that run it are extremely nice. They treated us so well and made accommodations for my vegan friend. We appreciated having a comfy quiet place to rest after all our sight seeing, plus the delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A few days in Philly
The staff and owners were wonderful. Our room was quiet, clean, and cool. There's a nice garden where we ate dinner one night. This is a historic b & b, so it doesn't have all of the amenities of a larger chain. We found it to be a charming, fun stay. There's a trolley stop right on the corner, so getting to the historic district of Philadelphia is super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The B&B was a plus. Staff was friendly and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here! Annette and her son were gracious and friendly, the property is lovely and we slept like babies in our clean, super comfortable room. We would love to stay here again, thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice Place that Could Use Some TLC
B&B hosts were very nice. Full breakfast was delicious. Plenty of complimentary water, coffee, tea and wine. I enjoy staying at B&Bs such as this one to step off the beaten path of chain hotels and enjoy the history such B&Bs provide. With that said, this place could use some help. Old and historic doesn’t have to also mean old, musty smelling and run down. It’s a beautiful home that could use some TLC and repair to bring back its glory.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable. The staff were very attentive. Off street parking was a dream.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

EUNHO

so nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Victorian home with great water pressure and super soft beds and fun breakfast - parking a little tricky in the evenings but especially enjoyed the free Shakespeare in the Park down the street!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cesar is a lovely host!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacinto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hong

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
This place is operated by a nice family who works hard to maintain the property status. Good breakfast and pantry for 24 hour. Not so many dining options around. If some carpets could be replaced, that would be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gables is beautiful and done so well. We were welcomed warmly, shown to our room which was very comfortable, and enjoyed sitting in one of the parlors. It is such a beautiful B&B. The breakfast was delicious. It was nice to have a pantry with ice water and wine available. All the details are covered by the team at The Gables. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minimalist Life

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to visit the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Charlottesville

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Lafayette

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not attend breakfast due to early meetings so they packed me a breakfast bag. It was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place. First time at a B&B and loved the experience. We came for a mini babymoon. So much more personal than a hotel. The breakfast was delicious and they accommodated my lactose intolerance for every breakfast. It’s near a cute park that we enjoyed for morning walks. If given the chance we will definitely come back. Thank you for such an enjoyable babymoon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Trudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the Gables was as advertised. The room was cozy, the bed was very comfortable but the shower was small and the shower head smaller. The pancakes were great and they accommodated our vegetarian diet. The hosts were warm, welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah-anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were so welcoming, kind, and attentive. I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is safe, cozy and beautiful. People working there are nice, friendly and the breakfast is the BEST.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024