The Gables B&B Philadelphia

4.0 star property

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Dining
Balcony
Front of property
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 174 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 224 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

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.

What's nearby

  • University of Pennsylvania - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Drexel University - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Rittenhouse Square - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Philadelphia Museum of Art - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

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 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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1989
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

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

Property 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

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner
Nice hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler, Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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