Description
Circa 1889. Located in the University City section, this red-brick Queen Anne Victorian has three stories and offers off-street parking. Chestnut and cherry woodwork, a grand entry hall and sitting rooms furnished with antiques make this a popular site. A wraparound porch overlooks the inn's gardens of perennials, roses, dogwood and Japanese cherry and magnolia trees. The Christmas Room has mahogany antiques and a queen four-poster bed, while the Tower Room has a working fireplace and a settee tucked into the turret. Another room offers a soaking tub and sun porch. This inn received Philadelphia Magazine's four-heart award and the "Best of Philly 1996" award as an urban getaway.
This property has been featured in Philadelphia, Victorian Homes, WGBH Documentary. Location: City/Urban.
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Rooms & Rates |
Rates: $95 to $160 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Discover, Visa, Personal Checks, Travelers Checks and Cash. Rooms: This property has 10 total guest accommodations, 8 with private bath, 2 with fireplaces. The types of beds available include Queen, Twin and Double.
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Policies |
Minimum Stay Requirements: Some weekends there is a 2 night minimum Cancellation: 48 hours/more on special events Pets: Innkeepers pets on premises. Smoking: Smoke Free Property.
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Services & Amenities |
Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast. Types of meals: Full Breakfast. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Modem Hook-Up, Cable TV, Reading Lamps, CD Player, Refrigerator, Clock Radio, Telephone, Television, Data Ports, Desk, VCR, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access and Iron/Ironing Board. Amenities On Site: Library, Parlor Games, Computers, PC, Copy Machine, Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Internet hookup, computer station and DSL. Business Traveler Amenities: Television, Modem Connection, Internet Access, Wireless Internet Access, FAX On-site, Iron/Ironing Board, Hair Dryer and Daily Newspapers.
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Discounts |
Special Discounts: One week stay 10% - more for longer stays
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Activities |
Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Bicycling, Hiking, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Sports Events, Major, College and Wineries.
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Historic Interest |
Fully restored Victorian mansion circa 1889. Originally a doctor's home, bequeathed to the Catholic Church in 1936 and served as a boarding house for Jesuit priests until 1991 when the current owners began the restoration and opened the bed and breakfast. Historic Awards: Local Register (Granted) and City Historical Site (Granted). Historic Memberships: Local Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Philadelphia National Historic Park (4 miles)
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Romantic Interest |
 Four poster canopy bed, fireplaces, luxury linens
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