In the center of the main historic district sets this Bed and Breakfast on quiet tree lined two block street that was one of Philadelphia's first HISTORIC DISTRICTS with period street lamps appropriate to 1830's. We are 6 blocks to Independence Hall/Liberty Bell; 7 blocks to Pennsylvania Convention Center; 2 blocks to Jefferson, Wills Eye and one to Pennsylvania Hospitals; one block from Philadelphia's Historic Antique Row and the Trolley Tour stop. We are but a short cab or bus ride to Univ. of Penn/Drexel campuses, Children's Hospital at Penn(CHUP) and Univ of Penn Hospital

Home was built in 1854-56 as a Federal townhouse; the floorplan was expanded and reworked in 1878 to include a grand staircase crowned by a leaded glass skylight. Formal space on the first floor is used by guests as a palour and dinning room. All the rooms are centered around the grand staircase, which is open as a small atrium through four floors and is flooded with natural light. Most rooms have decorative fireplaces and are furnished with antique furniture and assessories/original art works.

Home is non-smoking, with central heating and air conditioning. Some rooms have an additional window A/C with remote controls. Restored and refurnished in 1998-2000. Each room is designed/decorated to a theme revolving around Philadelphia's history. Rooms with Twin,Double,Queen and King-sized beds are appointed with all-cotton sheets ,towels and robes. Rooms have private and shared baths, which are vintage and modern/ with shower or tub/shower. Rates range from $95 to $185 based on single or double occupancy. A cot can added to some rooms upon approval and availability. Continental breakfast provided on varied times. Allergy and diet restrictions honored with 48hr notice. Please call or e-mail to request availability and to inquire about use for reunions, club meetings, mystery weekends, wedding rehersal or bridal party needs. All your requests receive our attention and our suggestion

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change

• State and local taxes may apply
• Accommodations: Rooms
• There are 6 guest accommodations (3 with private baths)
• Single occupancy rate is between $ 95.00 and $ 155.00
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 105.00 and $ 185.00
• The rate for each additional person is between $ 15.00 and $ 20.00

Other Accommodations: Rooms
• Twin, Double, Queen & King Rooms available (cots available upon request and approval first)
• Family suite:King room, ADJOINING twin bedded room AND small QUEEN room to be shared by family or group / ask for combined rates. REPPLIER on 2nd fl also has a small queen room that can be added for same party.

• Combined reservations given consideration for parties traveling together.

• • • If you need to reserve a room less than 48 hours in advance, please call us directly to confirm availability.

Interstate # 95 So- Exit at Historic/Indep. Hall exit sign, at base of ramp proceed on left side along 2nd St for four blocks to WALNUT St.-Turn Right, proceed from 2nd St to 10th Street-turn LEFT, two blocks cross two streets(Locust& Spruce), then 1/2 block pass Spruce, Clinton Street will be LEFT turn, advance 1/3 of block , on RIGHT side # 922.
Interstate 95 North
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Pa.Turnpike to Rt 76 to Phila., exit at 8th Street, cross 5 blocks to Spruce St ( pass hospital ) turn LEFT on 10th St, go 1/2 block, turn left onto CLINTON , right side #922
NJ Turnpike - Take Exit#4, take Rt #38 WEST to Ben Franklin Bridge, ramp off the bridge branches, stay extreme left side to exit at 8th St at light with left turn. Cross six blocks to Spruce St, turn right advance to 10th St, Turn Left on 10th nad go 1/2 block to Clinton, turn LEFT, house on right # 922

• Take cab price fixed at $28.50 as of 1/1/09.
Remind cab company CLINTON is downtown between SPRUCE and PINE Sts.and between 11th and 9th streets, with entry off 11th or 10th

• Street Shuttle train ($7.50 per person)
to 10th and Market Street station,which is below ground, so exit onto Market ST. and 10th St. Can be a short cab ($5.00 approx) or a five block walk over South 10th St. Just after Spruce by a 1/2 block is Clinton, turn left. House on Right side with white columns around red door, 922 has a PLAQUE " THE COLUMNS" and Ph #'s on another brass plaque near bell.

Nearest major airport: Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 10mi

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