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The Gables

Address: 4520 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19143 | Map It
Phone: 215/662-1918
Fax: 215/662-1918
www.gablesbb.com

Price range: $-$$
Location: University City

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Fodor's Review:

Built in 1889 for a prominent doctor and his family, this ornate mansion is a wonderful place for a B&B. The ground-floor parlor and entryway feature natural cherry and chestnut wood, and the guest rooms have oak floors with elaborate inlays of mahogany, ash, and cherry. In the dining room, guests are served a hot breakfast. An idyllic wraparound porch is perfect for reading a morning paper. One room has a glass-enclosed sitting porch, and two have working fireplaces. The owners—who live in the building—are avid collectors of Victoriana, so just about every knickknack or piece of furniture is more than a century old.

Hotel Details: 10 rooms, 1 suite
In-room: Internet, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: Internet terminal, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (free).
Rate includes: Full breakfast
Credit Cards: AE, D, MC, V