The Gables

A magnificently restored Victorian mansion near the Universities. 10 elegant bedrooms, sitting rooms and dining room with an extensive collection of period antiques. A large wrap-around porch over looks the side yard and gardens.... more

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"You made us feel like family" 3/10/2009
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Stayed On: 3/2009

Very enjoyable as Warren and Don share their home and hospitality. They made us feel like family. We appreciated their advice and information on Philadelphia and their neighbourhood which is near the University of Pennsylvania. Breakfasts are... read more


"Charming B&B" 11/15/2008
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Stayed On: 10/2008

We stayed two nights in Oct/08 and enjoyed a most pleasant stay. The room was very comfortable, the breakfast was excellent with many tasty choices. Our host, Warren was welcoming and most helpful. We also enjoyed being greeted by Oscar, the... read more


"A great experience" 11/10/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

We had a very good experience. Our hosts were very helpful about directions and suggestions for sightseeing. read more


"very relaxing and enjoyable - off the beaten track" 11/6/2008
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Stayed On: 11/2008

I had to attend a conference during late october early november 2008. In my early 50's, I did not want a typical conference hotel experience, with huge impersonal lobby and anonymous rooms. I'd enjoyed bed and breakfast experiences previously. I... read more


"The Gables" 10/23/2008
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Stayed On: 9/2008

they were very friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the surroundings

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"feels like home" 9/14/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

This was our first trip to Philly and staying at the Gables made us feel right at home. A beautiful victorian house kept spotless. Don and Warren are warm and friendly. Breakfast was good and plentiful sitting with all the other guests was very... read more


"A wonderful experience" 9/5/2008
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Stayed On: 8/2008

I cannot imagine a more perfect location for a stay in Philadelphia. The Gables was as delightful and welcoming as its owners, Don and Warren -for whom nothing was too much trouble. The rooms are spotless, the breakfasts a treat to be looked forward... read more


"Perfect!!!" 5/5/2007
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Stayed On: 4/2007

The Gables is a beautifully restored mansion with beautiful guest rooms, 2 large common areas and fabulous front porch. All areas are furnished with beautiful antiques. Our only regret is that we didn't have enough time to spend just relaxing at... read more


"Great experience" 1/7/2007
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Stayed On: 3/2006

Great B&B. Very quaint, yet near downtown.Rooms are quite interesting and comfortable. Innkeepers are very nice.

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The Gables Bed and Breakfast
The Gables, Philadelphia, PA - Inn
The Gables
4520 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
USA
Phone: +1-215-662-1918
Fax: +1-215-662-1918
Innkeeper(s)
Warren Cederholm and Don Caskey
Rates:
$115 - $175
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The Gables Bed and Breakfast located in the 
University City Section of Philadelphia, PAThe summer holidays are celebrated on the wrap around porch at The Gables.
The Victorian Suite was the master bedroom of the house.  In this view you are looking through the room out onto the private glassed-in porch.  It has a full bath with tub/shower and a very realistic electric fireplace. The South Room at The Gables B&B has two twin beds and shares a hall bathroom with the East Room.
The Blue Willow Room at The Gables B&B is the favorite room of many guests with a queen sized bed, working gas fireplace, and private attached bathroom with shower.The Christmas Room at The Gables B&B is the largest of the rooms and can accommodate 3 people with a roll away bed.  It has a private attached bathroom with shower.
The East Room at The Gables B&B; it shares a hall bathroom with the South RoomThe Egan Room at The Gables B&B has a sink en suite.  A private full bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower is entered into from the hallway.
The Tower Room with working gas fireplace has its own private bathroom with shower and a sink in the room.The Garden Room at The Gables B&B has magnificent antique furniture and a private attached bathroom with shower.
The Library at The Gables B&B is one of the quietest rooms in the house.  It has a private attached bathroom with shower.
Gables Foyer