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    Thomas Bond House

    4.3 (52 reviews)

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    Andres A.

    We stayed for several days and wanted to bring the New Year in and I am so glad we chose to stay here at this bed and breakfast. We have been to Philadelphia several times and have stayed at several places but without a shadow of a doubt this has been the best place we have stayed at so far. As soon as you walk in there is a dining area which is set up for breakfast in the morning and a parlor area with plenty of seating areas. It was decorated with most beautiful Christmas tree, with a beautiful fire place. We would normally grab a seat there as we grabbed a complimentary coffee or tea along with a cookie or glass of wine. As other guests come in they would often join to talk. The innkeeper often joined us to chat and was a great host. We stayed in room 402-the Robert Fulton room, it was plenty large enough with a comfortable full bed. The bathroom was quite spacious. The room was really nice and quaint. My girlfriend loved the room. It was perfect! The only thing I did not necessarily like was the fact that we had to climb the 4 flights of stairs whenever we left or came back to the room. Regardless, the stair climbing did not take away from the charm. Every days we were there we had breakfast-coffee, toast, baked goods, yogurt and fruits. We loved our stay there and will absolutely come back on our next visit.

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    Larry B.

    Staying overnight in Old City is such a great experience and where better than a historic B&B! The building and rooms were excellent. The parlor was great and allowed us to add a couple of games of chess to our trip. The complementaries were a super touch! And of course Craig and Don were great to chat with. There is a friendly cat in the house that helps to ensure that no guests without reservations enter (and to help referee any chess games). The location is perfect and allows for walking access to all the historic stops in Old City, Chinatown, Reading Terminal Market and Penns Landing - not to mention all the great restaurants nearby.

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    David D.

    Period correct house that is beautifully done! My wife and I stayed for a week and absolutely LOVED the history of Philly and of Thomas Bond House. Craig (Inn Keeper & Manager) was FANTASTIC! He is warm and welcoming (not to mention he bakes fresh cookies each night) and is eager to help with anything you may need. From restaurant recommendations to places to see, he can point you in the right direction. The Thomas Bond House B&B is a GREAT alternative to a hotel in Old City Philly centrally located to everything. My wife and I walked everywhere averaging roughly 7 miles a day looking at the different historical markers, museums, and vibrant history of Philadelphia including foodie locations. I would highly recommend the Thomas Bond B&B - great experience and wonderful staff!!

    This cozy b&b was so much more fun than the standard hotels in the area we almost stayed at for our Philly trip. The room was rustic but clean and had all the amenities we needed. Craig was so helpful in making us feel welcomed. It's located in walking distance of a lot of great restaurants, historic sites, and a ghost tour. Warm cookies at night and a complimentary hot breakfast from Dan on the weekends (continental breakfast on other mornings). Do note that there's a cat that lives on the premises. Would stay again for sure.

    Breakfast room of Thomas Bond B and B.  Lovely breakfast provided every morning.

    I always search an area for location before booking. If you are going to Philadelphia for the historical sites this is the place to stay! Central to Independence Hall, American Revolution Museum, and Betsy Ross Museum. History will be on every street corner in this neighborhood. Numerous excellent restaurants are just steps away and Penn's Landing just down the street. Craig, the host of the B&B, is outstanding and was helpful with all our questions. Enjoy evening adult beverages and warm cookies before bed. Meet George, the cat. Yes, the price may be a little more than other lodging choices in the city, but you will miss a once in a lifetime experience if you don't stay here.

    Breakfast on the sideboard in the dining room.
    Kira C.

    I agree with previous posts that raved about this place. I am only going to add more points that haven't been mentioned before: * Comfortable bed in a room with AC, and complimentary Wi-Fi!!!! Old creature comfort with modern technology. "Huzzah" As Ben Franklin himself would say. * Friendly and helpful inn keepers, give you directions, tips and suggestions about the nooks and crannies of the local points of interest. * Located in the Old City within walking distance to all historical sites. Public transportation are also easily accessible. * Surrounded by restaurants, taverns, hip bars. There are crowds at night but not rowdy (we stayed during weekdays), no noise to bother us sleeping. * Several guests were repeat customers (a good sign). A note of warning: The rooms are in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th floors and there is no elevator. Consider this carefully when choosing your rooms and/or when packing your luggage. (The inn keeper was very nice and had no qualm in helping us lift our stuffs but one would hate to impose).

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