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The Gables Bed and Breakfast

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The Gables Bed and Breakfast

4520 Chester Avenue, At South 46th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143 (University City)
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Ranked #9 of 26 Philadelphia B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
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“Lovely B&B”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2005

It was a pleasure staying at The Gables for New Year's Eve. The Christmas decorations (inside and outside) were beautiful. We even had our own Christmas tree in our room. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

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Lansing, Michigan
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“Great place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2004

My husband and I had to combine work with our recent trip to Philadelphia to visit family. We enjoyed the features that supported that part of the trip--separate phone lines for each room and wireless access to the internet. We didn't need to rent a car because of the proximity to the university and to public transport. The breakfasts were... More

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“Go for it!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2004

It's a great place to stay if you don't wonna spend a night in a typical hotel! Very nice house and friendly owner. Nice breakfast, nice surrounding, even okay without a car - easy access to the trolly! I can absolutely recommend it!

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“Business or Pleasure--It's Always A Pleasure”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 14, 2004

I'm a woman business traveler and instead of staying at the typical Marriott Courtyard, I decided to start using the internet to find bed and breakfasts in the areas that I'm traveling. I found The Gables website and saw it had all the charm and all the amenities that someone needed for both business and travel. The house was spectacularly... More

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Saint-Michel-Sur-Orge, France
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“Magique!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013
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Address: 4520 Chester Avenue, At South 46th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Region: United States > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > University City
Amenities:
Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #9 of 26 B&Bs / Inns in Philadelphia
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Award winning Victorian B&B, 10 guest rooms, free parking, full breakfast. Amazing collection of Victorian antiques with 21st century amenities such as WiFi, cable tv, phones, computer station, dvd and vcr. Easy public transit. Near universities and hospitals, 12 minutes to center city. ... more   less 

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