The Carriage House

University City 

An oasis in the heart of University City best describes this carriage house that has been completely renovated.  Originally a turntable on the first floor helped position carriages to be sent upstairs via an elevator.  It served as the children’s summer playhouse for the Slattery family in 1916. 

Redesigned as a home in 1967, it has retained the original beamed and tongue-in-groove ceilings.  The hosts have decorated to suggest an earlier era using Mission-Style furniture and handcrafted decorations.  In winter enjoy a wood fire in the Franklin stove; in summer, walk through the glass doors to the porch.

A complete kitchen, breakfast room, powder room, dining room, and living room are on the first floor.   On the second floor there is a sitting area at the top of the stairs with a desk and easy chairs.  Choose from a king-bedded or double-bedded room.  Each has been attractively decorated with the host’s treasures.  A bath completes this floor.   Weekly and monthly rates are available.

GUEST COMMENTS

“The Carriage House is wonderful. We were able to have a dinner party for our daughter to celebrate her graduation. The parents of her friends were just amazed when they arrived. They couldn't get over how beautiful and spacious the accommodations were, while they were all stuck in hotel rooms. The location is also great. The lovely hostess and the folks at the Bed & Breakfast Connections were so nice to deal with. I highly recommend the Carriage House.” MM

The Castle B&B

University City

Architect Charles Balderston designed this magnificent 1903 mansion which is on the National Register of Historic Places.  Your hosts have been lovingly restoring this treasure so you can fully experience the German Medieval Revival home with Victorian details.  A turret and a tower make the B&B quite unique. 

Three guestrooms occupy the third floor.  Located in the tower, the Round Room is the largest. It is furnished with a king-size bed, comfortable seating, gas fireplace, and private ensuite bath.  Sharing a hall bath, the Sewing Room offers twin beds and the Turret Room (a fun room situated in the turret) is furnished with a queen bed. On the 2nd floor, Mom's Room and the Library share a large Victorian bath. All rooms have TV/VCR, phone, wireless interent, clock radio, central AC, ceiling fan, closets with cushy robes. A mini kitchen on the third floor is available for all guests to use.  It is stocked with breakfast goodies so that you can help yourself to breakfast at your convenience in the morning. Guests are welcome to relax on the enclosed porch/conservatory or Victorian front parlor.

Just across the Schuylkill River from sightseeing and shopping in center city Philadelphia, this B&B is convenient by public transportation just 2 blocks away to the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

GUEST COMMENTS

“Our accommodation was excellent: comfortable, with an excellent range of choice for continental breakfast and everything we needed was available. Our hostess even acted as our driver when the expected taxi failed to arrive.” DM

“I would definitely recommend the Castle --hosts were great--very comfortable atmosphere--home like!  I enjoyed my stay there very much--I hope to stay there again during my next visit!” CH

The Clark House

University City  
(One week minimum stay)

This historically certified 1866 Second Empire mansion has been converted into independent-living suites. Walk through an iron gate into the gardens and enter a sunny home where you will find armoires, pier mirrors, marble mantels, 11 foot ceilings, and footed tubs.  There is a wisteria-covered summer verandah for guests.

Each suite is a private apartment, fully equipped kitchen, bath with tub-shower, television (antenna), radio, central air conditioning, private phone, and wireless DSL connection.  Weekly linen service is provided.  Maid service can be arranged. Breakfast is your responsibility.

The studio suites include 1F with a standard bed, eleven-foot ceilings, antique French armoire, and kitchen. 2F is a large, sunny efficiency with two single beds and antique tile bath.  3R is a charming efficiency with a queen bed. The one bedroom suites include 2R, a two-level unit overlooking the garden with a separate kitchen, and queen bed in the sunken bedroom.  3F is in the treetops, overlooking the cathedral campus. There is a queen and a single bed with a footed tub-shower in the bath.

GUEST COMMENTS

“I found The Clark House a very pleasant place to stay indeed. I did enjoy the facilities, such as having my own kitchen and bathroom. The service was excellent." AA

“I was very happy with my accommodation. Its proximity to the places I wished to be and the privacy which it afforded me were just great. I would certainly be happy to stay there again should I be back in Philadelphia.” CT

Just West of Penn B&B

University City

Many of the original features of this lovely home built in 1906 are still intact.  Numerous period details of the Victorian residence still provide a glimpse into the life of a bygone era. Stained glass windows, beautiful woodwork, interesting chandeliers are a delight.  Your host, an architect, has furnished her home with lovely antiques, fabulous oriental rugs, textiles and modern appointments. 

The second floor suite consists of a bedroom with a standard bed, sitting room and private bath with original fixtures including stained glass window and oversized claw foot tub.  On the third floor, choose a room with twin or king bed or a room with a queen bed with  shared hall bath. All rooms have TV.  For the long term guest, there is a fully-equipped kitchen on the third floor. Breakfast is served in the host’s beautiful dining room

Drexel and the University of Pennsylvania are a short walk away.  Booba and Malisha, the resident cats, will welcome you.  Wireless internet connection is a plus.

GUEST COMMENTS

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University City Grandeur

University City

This stunning Edwardian house is rich with the original detail including spectacular oak and mahogany woodwork throughout. Many original stained glass windows are still in place. Because it is a corner property, the house is bright and sunny.  Attention has been given to the smallest detail in appointing the home with lovely antiques.

All guest rooms have TV, VCR, kitchenette and wireless internet connection. A large second floor suite offers an elegant bedroom, bath with soaking tub and sitting/conference room. On the third floor choose from two more charming guest rooms, one with a queen bed and one with a bed that can be made as a king or twins. A bath and private sitting room complete the suite. The fourth floor suite is composed of three guest rooms, two with a full-size standard bed, and the third with a single bed. A bath and sitting/dining area complete this suite.

Your hostess, who is fluent in French and Italian, provides guests with the finest hospitality.  For guests with their own car, there is complimentary parking on the property.

GUEST COMMENTS

“An elegant B&B with a most accommodating host. Great attention to detail. An amazing house that has been lovingly cared for” MA

“I had a wonderful stay.  The suite was lovely and clean - and so much light, just wonderful. I like the location, and the host provided directions to various public transit options (my preferred method of travel in cities).  Breakfasts were easy, and there was plenty to eat even though the meal was described as continental. I will certainly go back as well as recommend it to my friends.” MT

University City Victorian
Named the most romantic urban getaway by Philadelphia Magazine

University City

The wrap-around porch on this 1889 home welcomes guests inside to the grand entry hall, first floor living rooms and large dining room, all featuring lovely natural chestnut and cherry woodwork and Eastlake Victorian furniture.

The second floor offers five guest rooms. The Victorian Suite features the original Victorian bath (soaking tub and shower) and private enclosed porch. The Tower Room with a fireplace and Garden Room with a garden view provide private baths. The South Room, very large and sunny, has twin beds and shares the hall bathroom with the East Room at the other end of the hall. On the third floor, the Blue Willow Room, with a fireplace, is located in the turret. The Christmas Room is decorated year round for a Victorian Christmas. The Country Willow, the Library and the Egan Rooms all with private bath complete the accommodations.

All rooms have cable TV and VCR, phone, wireless internet connection, and room controlled air-conditioning and heat.  Free off-street parking is available on the premises.

GUEST COMMENTS

“It is a beautiful place, well-run, beautifully decorated.  The owners were delightful people. The daily breakfast was absolutely fantastic!  I enjoyed good conversation each morning with some of the guests and the owners as well.” SM

“The hosts had thought of the guests' every comfort: cold drinks; snacks; thick towels and robes; wonderful porch; delicious breakfasts; beautiful garden.  The tram which stopped in front of the house made it easy to get to the downtown area.” SM 

Village B&B

University City

This charming late 19th century house has been lovingly renovated by the owner.  The décor of each room is complimented by the hostess' collection of arts and crafts. The second floor guest room is simple and serene--in the tradition of William Morris--with hand-blocked wallpaper, a carved chest of drawers, a rocker, built-in desk, and twin beds. The bath is down the hall, and although shared with your hostess, is essentially private.

Each morning your hostess will provide a continental buffet with coffee, tea, fruit or juice, toast, assorted jams, and cereals. Refrigerator space can be provided upon request.  Your host’s standard poodle is confined when guests are in the house.

This B&B is within walking distance of the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and the Art Museum. Interesting restaurants and cultural activities are nearby.

GUEST COMMENTS

“The B&B itself was very clean, attractive, quiet and comfortable, and the price is quite reasonable. Breakfast was very good and ready whenever we requested it. We did not have any problems finding parking on the block.” AM

“We enjoyed our stay.  Our hostess was very helpful in terms of helping us figure out how to get around and giving us suggestions of things to see.  It was very nice after a day of touring in the big city to come back to a home like atmosphere.” MS

“We had a wonderful time. You have a jewel of a house and you are such a thoughtful and charming hostess! And come to think of it, so is Daphne, your poodle!” DS