- Type: Bed & Breakfasts
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NileGuide Expert Says:
A unique place to stay in West Philadelphia, convenient to University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University.
Description:
- A magnificently restored Victorian mansion near the Universities. 10 elegant bedrooms, sitting rooms and dining room with an extensive collection of period antiques. A large wrap-around porch over looks the side yard and gardens. Free off-street parking. Easy access to the trolley line. Rooms are all air-conditioned, have cable television, private phones, vcr's, clock radios and cd players. Wireless DSL is accessible in all the rooms and there is a computer station in the hall for guest use. Refrigerator and microwave available in common area. Guests are asked to smoke outside only. Well behaved children are welcome but sorry no pets. Awards include: Historic Preservation Award and Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly Award" "Best Urban Get-away." The Gables is featured in the holiday 2002 issue of Victorian Homes Magazine.
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User Reviews for The Gables
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Served like Royalty
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I have stayed at the Gables twice, once with my daughter and once with my husband. The Gables is a beautiful bed and breakfast and the host is charming. Rooms vary considerably from...
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- posted on 05.21.12
- by jclperipatetic47
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What a B&B should be.
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The Gables is exactly what a B&B should be. It has an excellent host, features a very fine breakfast buffet (this B&B has ten rooms, so do not expect individually cooked breakfasts),...
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- posted on 05.16.12
- by sbklaj
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We Keep Coming Back....
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We have stayed at the Gables 4 times in the last couple of years. We keep coming back beause of the comfort, as well as the relative value. The Gables is conveniently located in University...
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- posted on 04.10.12
- by jprochnow
Message from The Gables
The Gables is nestled in the middle of Philadelphia in a section known as University City. This is a residential community developed around the turn of the last century. It boasts an eclectic grouping of Victorian homes and Edwardian townhouses.
- Rooms & Rates
- Free Off-Street Parking
- Easy Access to Public Transit
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 215 662 1918
- fax: 215/662-1918
- send email
Address:
- 4520 Chester Avenue
- At S 46th St
- Philadelphia, PA 19143
Neighborhood:
University City/West PhiledelphiaOther resources:
- Y! Travel: The Gables
Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- breakfast included
- computer
- handicap-accessible
- internet-available
- parking
- solarium
- tv-in-room
Payments:
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