The Gables B&B Philadelphia

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))
Balcony
View from property
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

The Gables B&B Philadelphia

Victorian Philadelphia bed & breakfast in West Philadelphia with free breakfast
A snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and concierge services are onsite.
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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Gables B&B Philadelphia. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Just a 5-minute walk from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and a 3-minute drive from University of Pennsylvania
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Gables B&B Philadelphia. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Philadelphia bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 8 AM to 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

  • No pets 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property for check-in instructions.
Property Registration Number 215272

We should mention

  • Children 10 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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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