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Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast
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  • Enjoy complimentary comforts during your stay at the Cornerstone! Guest rooms and suites include luxurious linens, private bathrooms with multi-setting hand held showers, soap, shampoo, conditioners, hair dryers, CD/clock radios, flat screen TVs with in excess of 100 channels including music, WIFI for your laptop computer, A/C in the summer, and guest refrigerators. Ironing boards and irons are available upon request.

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  • Inn Details

    Philadelphia’s Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast is ideally located in the University City District. From our location you will be within walking distance of all that Philadelphia has to offer. Restaurants, shops, historic sites as well as Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Zoo and the Philadelphia Museum of Art are all well within your reach. The inn itself is an 1865 Victorian stone mansion which has been updated with modern amenities for your comfort while preserving its architectural beauty. Our facility accommodates both business and leisure travelers alike. Relax and enjoy one of our six beautifully appointed rooms and suites each possessing their own unique personality. Each room features a private bath plus everything you would require to rest in comfort.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Beautifully Maintained

    • Close to Boat House Row

    • Elegant and Cozy

    • WIFI Access

    • Walk to Drexel U and U of Pennsylvania

    • Walk to the Philadelphia Museum of Art

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Family Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Bath robes

    • Computer

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    Other Amenities:

    • Hot Tea, coffee, and hot, chocolate all day

    • Elegant, quiet and cozy rooms

    • Wrap around porch with furniture

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  • Philadelphian

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$175

    This spacious first floor guest room is decorated in a soothing green and features three stunning stained glass bay windows overlooking the garden. The king sized bed is very comfortable and cozy and the room comes equipped with a TV, large en suite bathroom with walk-in shower, and workstation.

    Fairmount Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

      2 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $175/$175

    A perfect mix of modern comfort and traditional décor. Beautifully maintained and coupled with a king bed that can be split into two four-poster twin beds-an excellent choice for friends traveling together or a parent traveling with an older child. The room comes equipped with a large TV, en suite bathroom, walk-in shower, and workstation.

    Franklin Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $150/$150

    Decorated in blues and browns, this bright, corner room located on the second floor has a queen bed and a spectacular detached private bathroom with original turn-of-the-century tile, stained glass windows and a tub and shower combination. Old Ben would be proud of this beautiful second floor guest room.

    Furness Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $165/$165

    The Furness Room, located on the second floor and off the street, is elegantly decorated in terra cotta. The Eastlake style antique queen bed and oriental carpet make this room warm and cozy. And, let's not forget the en suite private bathroom with a walk-in shower.

    University Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $205/$205

    Decorated in Wedgewood Blue the newly renovated University Suite is a charming and cozy room. Located on the second floor, this spacious room is divided into two. The main bedroom features a queen sized bed and the large bay window provide a lovely office space. The living room is equipped with a queen size sleep sofa, beautiful oriental carpet, decorative fireplace, and large TV. The sizable en suite bathroom off of the living room includes a shower and tub combination. This light and bright suite is perfect for business people or small families.

    Continental Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      1 Queen

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $215/$215

    The Continental Suite is two bedroom suite with a sitting room located on the third floor. The larger bedroom, with a soothing floral theme, has a queen bed and the smaller adjoining bedroom has a double bed. Both bedrooms share a sitting room with a television and guest refrigerator. The large bathroom with skylight has a large jetted tub, separate, walk-in shower and double sinks. This is a spacious suite perfect for friends traveling together or a family traveling with children.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3:30 - 9:30 PM    Check out: 11:00 AM

    • Deposit amount required: Reservations made through our on-line reservation system on our web site, by phone, or in person require a credit card. We charge 1/2 of your total reservation at the time you make your reservation.

    • Cancellations: If you must cancel or shorten your stay, please let us know 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival date and we will gladly remove you from the schedule. A $35 rebooking fee plus tax applies to all cancellations. If you fail to cancel less than 7 days prior to your reservation or do not show up, you are responsible for the entire amount including Tax.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: Limited

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages.

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: Please call ahead to make sure we can accomodate your needs.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Cost: 15

    • Time Served: M-F 7:15-8:30; S-S 8:30-10:00

    • Serving location: warm weather on the porch, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    Recipes

    Bread

    Beer Bread
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 10 minutes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Corn Cakes with Blueberry Syrup
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 15 minutes

    Feta Eggs
    Serves: 7
    Prep time: 10 minutes

    Berry Stuffed French Toast
    Serves: 6
    Prep time: 45 minutes

    Cornerstone Coffee Cake
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 10 minutes

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  • Location Type

    • Phildadelphia

    • Downtown

    City

    • New York City

    • Distance to city: 100 miles

    • Directions to property:
      See our web site for driving directions. We are a 10 minute walk to the Amtrak Station (30th Street Station). You can easily take the R1 SEPTA Train from the Airport to the 30th Street Station for $5.50. The Lady Liberty Airport Shuttle will drop you at Cornerstone for $10, and a taxi ride is about $27. The subway is easiest from the bus station. Take the Market Frankfort line west to the 34th Street Stop. From 34th Street you will have a 5 minute walk to Cornerstone.

    Airport

    • Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 8 miles

    • Directions to property:
      We are a 10 minute walk to the Amtrak Station (30th Street Station). You can easily take the R1 SEPTA Train from the Airport to the 30th Street Station for $5.50. The Lady Liberty Airport Shuttle will drop you at Cornerstone for $10, and a taxi ride is about $27.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Ocean

    • Drexel University

    • Philadelphia Museum of Art

    • Philadelphia Zoo

    • University of Pennsylvania

    • Eastern State Penitentiary

    • Barnes Foundation

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Canoeing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Kayaking

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Rollerblading

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Great location

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    Great place to stay for parents of students at Drexel or U Penn. Very friendly owners and great food. Wonderful porch for the evenings and safe neighborhood. Definitely recommend.

    Service above and beyond

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on business

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    I was in town for a conference - the hosts couldn't have made my stay more pleasant and comfortable - breakfast a little earlier, lots of good starbucks decaf (the first of many B&B's where I've stayed that took care of this detail), and even a ride to the train station when I departed. Beautifully maintained house and gardens, relaxing and quiet, even near a college campus on weekend end nights. While I was there for work, the time at the cornerstone felt like a vacation.

    Nice Stay

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We stayed for one night on our East-Coast Tour. Sad we couldn't stay longer. The old Victorian mansion is very beautiful - inside and from the outside. Stayed in the Franklin Room, clean and nice furnitured. The Shared Bathroom for this room is just next door and was clean. The Innkeeper's are very nice and the homemade breakfast was delicious (especially the quiche). As it is located in the university area, a lot of restaurants and bars are close by to enjoy the night in town. Anytime again!!!

    A Charming Home Away from Home

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    My daughter and I spent a week at Cornerstone while she was attending a summer program at Drexel. The location was so convenient to the college. Dennis, Liz, Chris and Jules treated us like family. Breakfast was wonderful and we enjoyed meeting the other guests. The innkeepers are wonderful, caring people and we hope to get back again soon.

    Thanks!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    First time to Philadelphia for us we loved it! Liz, Dennis, Chris, & Jules welcomed us & made us feel right at home. The location is great a short walk to the subway & just a few stops & you are right in the heart of downtown-it is such a beautiful friendly city! We ate dinner at a wonderful italian restaurant on 10th Street, & had the best cheesesteak at Tony Luke's. The breakfast we had at The Cornerstone was great, bacon, blueberry pancakes, coffee, juice, & Sunday we had freshly baked scones, muffins, sausage, juice, iced or hot coffee it was fantastic! The porch is the best and the next time we are in Philadelphia we will look no further than The Cornerstone!

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