The Gables 4520 Chester Avenue Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19143 USA http://www.gablesbb.com Phone: +1-215-662-1918 Fax: +1-215-662-1918

General Information

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. Free off-street parking. Easy access to the trolley line. Rooms are all air-conditioned, have cable television, private phones, vcr's, clock radios and cd players. Wireless DSL is accessible in all the rooms and there is a computer station in the hall for guest use. Refrigerator and microwave available in common area. Guests are asked to smoke outside only. Well behaved children are welcome but sorry no pets. Awards include: Historic Preservation Award and Philadelphia Magazine's "Best of Philly Award" "Best Urban Get-away." The Gables is featured in the holiday 2002 issue of Victorian Homes Magazine.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 10 guest accommodations (8 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 115.00 and $ 160.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 125.00 and $ 175.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: flexible
• Breakfast is served in the Dining Room
• Our signature dish is Apple Walnut Muffins
  Our neighbor makes all our muffins and cakes and they are all fantastic, but her apple walnut muffins are everyone's favorite. They are a meal in themselves filled with huge chunks of apple and nuts.

Policies

• Minimum stay required (2 nights on certain weekends and holidays)
• Smoking is not allowed (Outside only)
• We cannot accommodate guest pets
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted
• Deposit amount required (Credit Card Number or one night's stay)
• Closed: Christmas Week
• Check in time is Noon-10:00PM and Check out time is 11:00 am
• Cancellations:
  48 hours except at certain high peak times when 1 week or even 1 month may be required

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Queen Anne
• Built in 1889
• Opened for business in 1992
• Restored / Remodeled in 2000
• Parking available (free parking on premises with easy additional street parking)

Location

• Geographic region: Southeast Pennsylvania
• Location is best described as: Near Hospitals, Near Universities, Urban Residential, City
  
• Nearest major city: Philadelphia, PA
• Directions to property:
  From Center City take Walnut Street (one way) heading west. Turn left at 42nd Street, go 5 blocks to stop sign, turn right onto Chester Avenue. The Gables is about 4 blocks on the left at the corner of 46th and Chester Ave. The driveway enters onto the property from 46th Street.
• Nearest major airport: PHL 4 miles
• Directions from airport:
  Just as you exit the airport you will see signs for Center City Philadelphia via route 76. Follow 76 West to exit #346a, South Street Exit, Turn left at the top of the exit and proceed through the University of PA until you get to 42nd Street. Turn left on 42nd, go 3 blocks to the stop sign, turn right onto Chester Ave. The Gables is about 4 blocks on the left at the corner of 46th and Chester. It is easily identifiable by the huge wrap-around porch which is lighted at night. The driveway enters onto the property from 46th Street.
• Meeting places:
  • Airport
  • Bus
  • Train

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Warren Cederholm and Don Caskey
• The innkeepers speak: English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Museum, National/State parks, universities, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater

Onsite or Nearby Activities

hospitals, universities, dining, museums, Shopping, Sight-seeing