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The Gables B&B Philadelphia

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

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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

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

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

Located in Philadelphia (West Philadelphia), The Gables B&B Philadelphia is within a 5-minute walk of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and within a 5-minute drive of University of Pennsylvania. .This bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Drexel University.
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What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 3 min drive
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 3 min drive
  • Drexel University - 4 min drive
  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min drive
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 6 min drive

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

Victorian Philadelphia bed & breakfast in West Philadelphia with free breakfast
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this Victorian bed & breakfast include concierge services, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Gables B&B Philadelphia. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Library
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

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

Pets not 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Property Registration Number 215272

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Gables Bed & Breakfast
Gables Bed & Breakfast Philadelphia
Gables Philadelphia
Gables B&B Philadelphia
The Gables B&B Philadelphia Philadelphia
The Gables B&B Philadelphia Bed & breakfast
The Gables B&B Philadelphia Bed & breakfast Philadelphia

The Gables B&B Philadelphia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 420 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 420 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

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house was beautiful and breakfast was great, would absolutely recommend. I wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying at the Gables. This beautiful historic mansion is so well preserved and maintained. Every room is uniquely decorated. Breakfast is deliciously served with bread, fruit, toasts, and eggs… as well as juice and coffee. I enjoyed meeting other travelers and shared our travel stories over breakfast. The team running this B&B is extraordinary. Cesar, Annette, and Jeanette are so kind and attentive. I will definitely come back to this place again. Also, the location is so close to UPenn and Drexel University, and not very far from downtown. On site parking without extra fee is a big plus for me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
not for a businees trip
I should start with i travel 3 weeks a month for business and mostly stay at hotels. Do not recall why I actually booked this B&B, but would not recommend this one. The people and communication were great, but the property is just old.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian, Castle Rock

Travelled with family
Nice host. Good room and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent, we were also close to the trolley line and the owners gave us excellent directions for our sightseeing adventures. Breakfast was super.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended! We recently stayed with Cesar and his family for one night while passing through Philadelphia. When we arrived, we were met by Annette and her lovely son who showed us the house and our room. The decor is absolutely charming. There is a big porch and a garden with lots of seating when the weather is nice. All the rooms are named; ours was the Egan - private, detached bath. The mattress was SUPER comfortable and the bathroom was just next door. WiFi is good. They even stock a pantry with water, wine and snacks for guests and are available to give recommendations on what to see, where to eat, etc. Location is convenient and parking is on site, in a lot off the street. But the breakfast was our favorite! Cesar is an amazing chef (quiche, sausage, fruit and cake) and it’s so nice to sit with other guests in the dining room and chat. We will definitely stay at the Gables next time we are in Philly - you should too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

XIN

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cesar and Jeannette were so hospitable. Our room was great and we enjoyed the breakfast in the morning. The location was convenient to my niece's apartment. The outside is a little worn but don't let that deter you. The inside is well kept with beautiful antiques. I would recommend staying here if the location is convenient for you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay!
We loved staying at the Gables bed-and-breakfast in Philadelphia. Everybody was so nice, the house was beautiful, our room was awesome and comfortable, and the breakfast was out of this world. We would love to come back one day!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Ulanda, BREINIGSVILLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Each stay just gets better. I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old house, great staff, would stay again
Stayed 1 night 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