USA Guide
The Mid-Atlantic
Accommodation
1 Comfort Inn 100 N Columbus Blvd 
215/627-7900 
www.comfortinn.com High-rise hotel in a good location near Penn's Landing; rates include continental breakfast. Cheaper rates are available online. Price: $131-160
2 Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Center City 1800 Market St 215/561-7500 or 1-877/227-6963 www.crowneplaza.com One of the best downtown business-oriented hotels, with lush furnishings. A British-style pub is attached to the lobby.Price: From $251
3 HI-Bank Street Hostel 32 S Bank St 215/922-0222, www.bankstreethostel.com . Friendly hostel wedged between Independence Hall National Park and Old City, with bunk beds from $27, some private rooms and free tea and coffee. Closed 11am–4.30pm; curfew 12.30am weekdays, 1am Fri & Sat. Price: $51-75
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La Reserve Center City B&B 1804 Pine St 215/735-1137 or 1-800/354-8401 www.lareservebandb.com Lovely rooms, of which the two cheapest share a bathroom. The welcoming owner dishes up a modest-sized gourmet breakfast and dispenses loads of information. Price: $101-130
5 Penn's View Hotel Front & Market sts 215/922-7600 or 1-800/331-7634 www.pennsviewhotel.com Exceptional service and clean, comfortable rooms in Old City, some of the best value in central Philly. There's a very fine wine bar next to the lobby. Continental breakfast included. Price: $131-160
6 Philadelphia Bella Vista 752 South 10thSt 215/238-1270 or 1-800/680-1270 www.philadelphiabellavistabnb.com Cute little gaily painted place with comfy, compact rooms that constitute some of the best deals in town. Handy both for downtown and the buzzing South Street area. Price: $76-100
7 Rittenhouse 1715 1715 Rittenhouse Sqare St 215/546-6500 or 1-877/791-6500 www.rittenhousebb.com . Classing itself as a boutique hotel, this centrally located B&B offers a range of rooms, all with marble bathrooms, and a few truly palatial suites. Price: $201-250
8 Thomas Bond House 129 S 2nd St 1-800/845-2663 www.winston-salem-inn.com/philadelphia Thirteen-room restored 1769 B&B near Independence Hall National Park. The imposing building is slightly marred by an ugly parking lot at the rear. Price: $101-130