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Kathy Cushing
Office: 215-627-7598 Cell: 267-252-7338 thecolumns2@aol.com thecolumns2@aol.com
City: Philadelphia State: PA Bdrms: 6 Baths: 3-4
Rate: $95 - $185 Internet: Y Pets: PRIVATE lower l Kitchen: unavail

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AMENITIES - ACTIVITIES - ATTRACTIONS - POLICIES  

 

 AMENITIES

In Room
  • Air conditioning- some room also have private AC units
  • Alarm clock/radio
  • Amenities Basket- CRABTREE & EVELYN
  • Bath robes,  per room
  • CD player upon request
  • Coffee/Tea facilities on each floor
  • Desk in most rooms, pls ask ( DEVON, BARNES, BOUVIER)
  • Fireplace in all rooms on 2nd and 3rd floors - GAS in REPPLIER
  • Hairdryers in each bath
  • Internet Service - wireless
  • Ironing Board/irons per floor- pls request for your room
  • Radio/clock radios/alarm clocks
  • Satellite/Cable TV - DIRECT TV
  • TV 's all rooms - some have DVD/VHS( Repplier,Bouvier,Library)
  • Telephone- unlimited local, credit card required for LD

    • On Site
  • Board games- Monopoly/Scrabble/ Chess/cards/ pls ask
  • Computer access restricted / PERSONAL laptops needed
  • Copier upon request thru office
  • DVD Player -upon request
  • Fax Machine upon request thru office
  • Library - historic books, walking tours guides, large assortment
  • Private entrance with no time limit to access
  • VCR/  DVD and VHS built into TV's ( Repplier, Bouvier, Library rooms)
  • Video Library - VHS mostly
  • Washer/dryer- upon request, laundry 1 block away
    • Other Amenities
  • Access to PHILADELPHIA SPORTS CLUB- requires card $ 10/day
  • TROLLEY RIDE - stop one block ( 10th & Pine)
  • Guest fridge on each floor
  • Butler's Pantry- micro, frig, toaster oven
  • CAB ORDERED 24 hr in advance for airport/Airport Train 5 blocks away
  • ON street parking, w/o meters 2 hour limit/ SUNDAY no limit
  • GARAGE is one block away- $17 per 24 hrs open 24/7 CARDS accepted

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    MEALS

    • A extended continental breakfast is included with room rate
    • Breakfast is served from:Mon-Thurs 8-9:30, SAT/SUN 9-10:30
    • Breakfast is served in the 1st Floor Dining Room each day         Special requests or special needs honored with 48 hr notice  Additional food services included in room rate: Cider/Tea/Hote,       Holidays vary menu, weekends / based on season, Afternoon tea, Fruit
    • Special requests: Allergies/wheat etc., Gutten free/, Low Fat, Restricted- PLS advise when reserving by phone/email
    • Our signature dish is QUICHE / vary flavors  

     

    POLICIES:

    • Minimum stay required (2 nights , but check availability each time)
    • PLS check we will allow one nights when schedule allows
    • We release one nights on weekends after WEDNESDAY noon
    • Smoking is allowed outside only (Owner highly allergic)
    • Limited accommodations for guest pets (due to owner's allergies/stairs and rugs) Small - medium dogs/ cats with cages
    • DOGGIE DAY CARE available two blocks away - M-FRI
    • Children ( days to years old) are welcome (Approval from innkeeper required based on room/floor & dates)  COTS available at $15
    • No childcare is provided or accessible as  of 10/08
    • Deposit amount required (Bookings of 2-3 days require a one night deposit upon booking by credit card/check/MO. Longer than 3 days, pls ask. Corporate accts with PO & copy of CC.
    • SINGLE nights must must be prepaid. (9/08)
    • Check in time is 3pm till 11pm.  Check out time is 11am
    • ARRIVALS after 11pm - advance notice - special code by email
    • Cancellations:
      The cancellation policy varies depending on the season/date(s).Convention periods/ holidays and graduations are 30 days. Cancellation fee of $ 50 per room applies to all cancellations. Please inquire with the Innkeeper for policy applying to your dates when requesting reservation. Please ask if you have "doubts" or special circumstances.
    • Accepted by the following agencies:
      • National Historic Trust Member

    Discounts available:
    10% AAA- SUN-Thursday, Non convention .......... Minimum stay: 2days
    15% AARP* 55+ SUN-THURS, Non convention  ... Minimum stay: 2 days
    15% Combat Active MILITARY - Non conven dates  Minimum stay: 2 days
    10% Extended stay- seven day or longer - ASK ...Minimum stay: 7 days
    10% MEDICAL patients SUN- THURSDAY .............Minimum stay: 2 days

     

    ABOUT THE INKEEPER:

    • Innkeeper(s): Kathy Cushing
      Avid antique collector , active in historic restoration and projects. Restoring OLD is a livetime hobby and evidenced by 25 years of restoring this property. Well versed in Philadelphia history and local events, ask upon reserving for updates on current tours, exhibits, etc., and if you have any special interests.
    • The innkeepers speak: English
    • There is one cat on the property, housed on lower level only

     

    AREA ATTRACTIONS:

    Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Winthertur/Longwood/ Brandywine, Betsy Ross/Mint/Firemen's Museum, Franklin Insti/ Please Touch M.(kids), Academy of Music/ KIMMEL CENTER, Phiadelphia Museum/Barnes Foundation, Walnut Street & Wilma Threatres, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Zoo

     

    ONSITE OR NEARBY ACTIVITIES:

    Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Bicycles, Museums- Phila Art, Rodin, Franklin Insti., ZOO , NJ Aquarium/ Ferry ride from Phila, Independence Hall & Bell/park - five blocks, Penn. Convention Center- six blocks, Tours-Ride The Ducks,Double Decker
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