it's a historical house over a hundred years in university city neighborhood(not far from U Penn),you can take trolley and transfer to subways to dt nice landlord and yummy breakfast,fantastic victorian rooms more

We stayed at the Gables for two nights during our very first visit to Philadelphia. We weren't disappointed. We had a wonderful room (The Blue Willow) with a nice and comfortable bed, a lovely writing table at the window and an individual aircondition, which was great. We loved the decoration of the room and the care that had been put... more

We stayed at The Gables while we were house hunting and could not have picked a better base of operations. The inn itself is stunning – amazing architecture, perfectly decorated in period antiques, but with all the comforts of home. The owners are gracious hosts, making sure you have everything you need, and helping you find all that’s best about... more

Traveling every week for work, nothing feels better than getting back home. Well the Gables Bed and Breakfast comes awful close. A beautiful Victorian home, overflowing with charm. The home is filled with beautiful antiques, yet modern comforts are not overlooked. Each bedroom has a story and in a matter a minutes you feel transported back in time. I’m not... more

We recently stayed at the Gables while attending a conference at the U. of Penn. We enjoyed our stay very much. It was convenient to everything by trolley or bus. The rooms were clean and were as pleasant as advertised. We live in an old house and are not unfamiliar with antiques and collectables, but we were unprepared for the... more

I recently spent four nights at Gables, which is in fact charming with Halloween decorations and a cute dog named Oscar. The owner, however, treated me as a class lower than himself, which I have never encountered before in a hotel or a B&B or anywhere, to be honest, and will never do so since I will never go back... more

As an American expat living in France and travelling in Europe for over twenty-five years, I can safely say I have never stayed in a hotel or b and b to rival the Gables for comfort, hospitality, affordability and sheer esthetic pleasure together. I have had two ten-day stays there in the last year (the first accompanied by my seventeen-year-old... more

The people that complain about this beautiful place should probably stay in a hotel and not a B&B. This is a large house that was once home to a well-to-do family. It has been faithfully restored and updated. But it is still a house and not built as a hotel. If you like B&Bs you will most likely really like... more

I stayed at the Gables for one night with my boyfriend, in The South Room, and I enjoyed it. We had a little trouble finding the place, as they don't have a big sign, but we enjoyed the walk (from Market Street till the house), as it was a nice and safe neighbourhood; I'm not very sure but the things... more