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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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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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4520 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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University City stay.With a stay at this University City 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 the Sciences in Philadelphia - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Pennsylvania - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Drexel University - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 6 min drive - 2.2 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

  • ‪Asad’s Hot Chicken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Green Line Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Alif Brew & Mini Mart - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Clarkville - ‬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.

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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 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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