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The Gables B&B Philadelphia

Property class: 4

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A grand staircase with a chandelier, a round table with a vase of flowers, and a red carpeted floor.
A grand room with a staircase, wooden paneling, a chandelier, and a floral arrangement on a table.
A traditional room with a fireplace, a dining area in the background, and a round table with a lace tablecloth.
A traditional room with wooden furniture, a dining table with a vase of flowers, and a red carpet.
A Victorian-style house with a curved bay window, green columns, and a porch with string lights.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
The current price is $277
$240 nightly
$277 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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4520 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
  • Place, Clarence Clark park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Pennsylvania
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Drexel University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, floral wallpaper, and a view of the outside.

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A traditional room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, and a radiator.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral wallpaper, a chandelier, and a staircase.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 207 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hall Bath, shared)

A traditional bedroom with a bed, a fireplace, a television, and a wooden dresser.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Hall Bath, shared)

A traditional bedroom with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 264 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a decorative mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, a checkered chair, and a floral-patterned rug.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 224 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

A bedroom with a large bed, floral wallpaper, and a wooden wardrobe.

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a floral-patterned bedspread, a red headboard, a bookshelf, and a large painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 196 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath, adjacent (not ensuite))

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a dresser, and a statue. There are two windows with curtains and a chandelier.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 174 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Philadelphia

Located in Philadelphia (University City), The Gables B&B Philadelphia is within a 15-minute walk of University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania. .This bed & breakfast is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Drexel University.
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What's nearby

  • Clarence Clark park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Woodlands Cemetery - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of Pennsylvania - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Drexel University - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Franklin Field - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Chester Ave & 46th St Tram Stop - 1 min walk
  • Philadelphia 49th Street Station - 6 min walk
  • Philadelphia Intl. Airport (PHL) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Yi Chung Wei Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vietnam Café - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Asad’s Hot Chicken - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Green Line Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Gables B&B Philadelphia

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.

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
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival 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
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. 439 out of 490 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 490 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 490 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 490 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 490 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gables was a lovely place to stay! The neighborhood is charming and well located within Philly, and the b&b itself is in a charming historic house. The communal breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious, and the room had everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable with friendly staff. Nice breakfast with a smiling cook and server. Felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time there. The owner and staff were great and the breakfast was top notch! We would definitely go back and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So Sarah and Jeanette couldn't be more friendly and accommodating. Catering for gluten-free and dairy-free was a breeze. The Victorian room is just lovely, and parking was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent experience in a historic property. Everything is well maintained, and the owners are extremely kind and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good to be greeted by the owner, Cesar who was as helpful as anyone could be.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was an amazing stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff was amazing! They go above and beyond to keep the authenticity of the Victorian Mansion turned Bed & Breakfast. The rooms are kept with their Victorian feel, the bed was comfortable, water pressure great, individual ac units in each room. This is not a typical hotel. If you know that going in, everything about it is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful guest house, lovely area. We loved our stay there. Quaint place, quiet and friendly. Rooms comfortable and very different from the modern day hotels. Refreshing. Lovely home cooked breakfast. Jeanette really welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

The staff was very helpful! The interior was beautiful!
Great room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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The room was clean and the staff were friendly and helpful, maybe overly so. The breakfast was fine. I would call it "fancy food." Not my kind of thing. There climate control in the room was good, but the bathroom was difficult to control as it was on the top floor with no fan that worked. The bed were firm and the pillows good. It might be good to note the rooms location on the booking. I may not have booked a 3rd floor room for my elderly mother.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique and welcoming home away from home! Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to visit the surrounding area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hosts were amazing, place was comfortable. Great for a couples stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was very clean & bed was extremely comfortable. Cesar & Jeannette were great hosts and accommodating. Communication was very good and all our questions about Philly were answered via texts or in-person chatting. Hope to return for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Antique mood, clean room, nice air conditioning and beautiful hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really loved the historical feeling of this beautiful property, and even though I was staying for work, it was a great place to spend a few evenings! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cesar took care of us amazingly!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very welcoming and property was well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property and rooms are so comfortable and nostalgic allowing for inspiration and relaxation. The locations is perfect as everything is a short drive to get to. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful property and excellent hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Staff over the top. A step back into time into a home with vintage furniture and hospitality. Enjoyed sitting with others over breakfast and marveling at the historic details on the inlaid floors . Not for the ultra modern traveler. A place where there is character and good company.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old house, great staff, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024