Cathy is the most engaging Irish innkeeper I have ever known. She and her guests make for some very interesting breakfast conversations. I stayed with Cathy for a month while my apartment was being readied for occupancy and she and I have become... read more

A fascinating house on a very convenient and beautiful street. Kathy was very friendly and accommodating, her helpfulness and knowledge of Philadelphia made for a very pleasant stay. read more

Kathy is the nicest Lady alive. We loved our stay and cant wait to go back. Great house great, The Neighborhood rocks. Kathy knows all, where to eat where to shop. Great breakfast awesome cheese's. Fun Fun Fun. I didnt want to go out and see Philly... read more

Highly recommended! Your stay in Philadelphia will be enhanced by making The Columns your home base. It's an amazing historic house, run by an equally amazing innkeeper, Kathy. Within walking distance of Society Hill neighborhoods, the historical... read more

A wonderful way to spend the weekend away from the ordinary. Was sorry to leave the enjoyable company of Kathy and her cat, Paris. Look forward to coming back again and again.

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Cathy is wonderful and reminds you of an older sister. She is fun and knowledgeable and goes out of her way to make your stay enjoyable. The accomodations were perfect and the location was ideal. Overall, an excellent experience! read more

The Columns and its keeper, Kathy Cushing, are wonderful hosts for your visit to Philadelphia. This B&B is a four-storey house, packed to the rafters with antique furniture and bric-a-brac - very appealing to the Victoriana and Steampunk... read more

I was staying at the columns for 3 nights during early October and had a good experience. The B&B is conveniently located at a tree-lined street, it was kept clean at all time and Kathy the innkeeper was absolutely wonderful. Good and hearty... read more

Morning coffee on the front steps, greeting neighbors walking their dogs while learning the history and politics of Philadelphia was how our days began. Breakfast in the dining room -- fresh fruits, pastries, granola -- was punctuated with advice on... read more

Kathy's house is breathless. 4 story's of Antiques located in a beautiful neighborhood. The best thing about the house is Kathy herself, She is an awesome woman. We will miss her terribly, she is Gracious, kind, caring, there isn't a thing you cant... read more

My husband and I along with his parents had the pleasure of staying with Cathy during hip surgery stays during May and April of 2007 - Cathy was so kind to us and made a very stressful time easier. She welcomed us to her home and neighborhood -- you... read more

We were fortunate to be able to stay at The Columns on Clinton as I looked for reservations only one week before traveling to Philadelphia. (There was a fortuitous cancellation.) This was the grand occasion of my daughter’s MFA graduation from the... read more

Together with two ladies (all together from Vienna, Austria) we used your accomodation between march 27th and March 31st, 2007. As given by the review above I enjoyed this stay very much and will highly recommend the "Columns" to all my... read more

My collegues and I had a great time in this outstanding accomodation - with Kathy, the very generous innkeeper with a strong personality who did everything to feel us comfortable. I can sincerely recommend this B&B! read more

Kathy the Inn Keeper is a wonderful hostess. The rooms are beautiful and well worth the stay.

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