Philadelphia hotellit Germantown-Chestnut Hill

Plussat: Marnie is an excellent host, and very knowledgeable about the Philadelphia area, as others have pointed out. Breakfast included a variety of fresh fruit and berries, cold cereal, wonderful breads, and great conversation!! The house is not modern, but has a/c, wifi and cable TV. The bathroom was renovated, with a wonderful rain head shower. You must like (or at least tolerate) cats! Parking is on the street (free) and was always available. It's about 10 miles to Center City, via a scenic drive through Fairmount Park.

Miinukset: The window a/c in my room had a little trouble keeping up with the 100 degree weather, but was effective after it was on for a while. The first floor (dining room and parlor) seems to have central a/c and was always comfortable.

Plussat: I found my bed very comfortable and the hostess very communicative in advance. (I arrived late in the evening and she kindly accommodated me.) The breakfast was very adequate (fresh fruit, bread/toast, cereal, milk, coffee/tea) but nothing was cooked for us. The hostess really does prefer to be paid in cash. There are also three cats who were fun to meet.

Miinukset: The shared bathroom. No cooked breakfast items.

Miinukset: There are three cats and the smell of cat outside the bedroom was very strong. The bed was very high and difficult to get up onto. Marnie was very insistent on cash payment but we used credit and there was no receipt issued. I was told it will be on my statement!

Plussat: Marney (owner) knows everything about Philadelphia and what is going around it. The place is charming, and I had a lot of fun playing with Franklin the cat. Breakfast is abundant and varied.

Plussat: The helpfulness of the owner in helping us with suggested activities and shortcuts. She knew great places to see and where to eat. We did what she said and it turned out great. We had not.been to the Philadelphia area before. Her breakfast fare is ample with fresh fruits and special breads and cereals. She does a great job. Ultra close and convenient location next to trains.

Miinukset: No significant deficiencies. Gang bathroom, but everyone is friendly and it works just fine.

Plussat: Bed was comfortable, property has friendly cats. Owner was friendly and accommodating.

Plussat: The Host has 3 cats, we're animal lovers so we really enjoyed to pet them! The Breakfast was very good too! Everyday fresh fruits and a lot more! She knows everyhing about Philadelphia and can help you with any question about the City.

Plussat: The staff was kind and inviting. Our room was clean and welcoming. The location is great.

Miinukset: The smell in the facility. The shower on the third floor was outdated and hot. Lastly, you can't lock the room.

Plussat: The breakfast was not fancy, but it was healthy and more than adequate. I am a cat person, so I found the household cats to be delightful. Not for a person with cat allergies, though. The hostess was very engaging and made us feel welcome.

Miinukset: I was surprised that there was only a single bathroom that had to be shared with the owner and other guests, but this never turned out to be inconvenient. Finding a parking space was occasionally difficult. It was a hot day, so the air-conditioner had to be on, but it blew on my back when I was in bed.

Plussat: Breakfast was good with lots of fruit, good choice of breads and (cold) cereals, coffee or tea, several juices, and everything of good quality. The location is a little distant from the city center, but close to public transportation, so aside from it taking a while to reach the city, that is not an issue. There are a number of attractions in the neighborhood, and it is in a nice neighborhood as well. The cats are all very friendly, one might say overly friendly, but that is not a problem either - some might view it as a plus. The host is friendly too, joins guests for breakfast, and is generally around to deal with anything that might come up. Bed was very comfortable. House is attractive looking.

Miinukset: Unlabeled switch in bedroom which took a while to figure out that it controls the ceiling fan. A label would have been helpful. Stairs are fairly steep, but that is how it is in older houses.

Miinukset: My parents came out to Philadelphia with me to help me find a place to live. The Burbridge St. B&B had a room available for 3 people and served breakfast for a decent price. It seemed like a great deal. However, the price for the room was not worth the emotional stress, uncleanliness of the house, moldy breakfast, and overall unpleasantness of Ms. Hague. Here are my grievances: 1. A cat roams the premises. - It is only mentioned in the Information section of her website that she has a cat that roams the premise, and the text is buried. So, if you are allergic to cats, DO NOT stay here. When she led us to our room, the cat followed and jumped on to our bed. There was cat hair on our bed, floor and towels. 2. The parlor room advertises enough room for 3 people. However, the double bed is not big enough for 2 people. - The room plus the cot should have been advertised as enough room for 2 people, not 3. I ended up sleeping on the love seat in the room my entire stay. 3. Breakfast was moldy. - We were served moldy cantaloupe, blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. The cherries were "hairy" with mold. The milk was chunky. The bread was previously frozen and looked a few years old. 4. She speaks unkindly of past guests - She told us stories about guests who were "fat whales" and "obsese-350-pound teenagers." 5. She scolded and embarrassed guests in front of other guests. 6. She accused me of breaking her chair and wanted to charge me $75 to repair it - Weighing 130 lbs., I was sitting in her antique dining chair, which broke off a piece of wood and showed a crack between the spindle and back of the chair. She asked me if it was broke and cussed at me with the F-bomb. She then scolded me in front of guests and demanded me pay $75 to repair it. I told her no, to which she told me to “get out of her house” and to “join the list of thieves.” 7. You share a bathroom with her and other guests. Needless to say, my stay at the Burbridge St. B&B was not a comfortable and restful one. The trip was already stressful due to looking for a home in a new city, but Ms. Hague’s unkind treatment and poor hospitality towards me and my family only added more stress to our trip. She is not a kind woman, and I do not recommend this place to even my worst enemy. The Burbridge St. B&B is dirty, cluttered, unsanitary, and unwelcoming. Do not spend your money or your time at this place. You will be disappointed.

Plussat: We were greeted by Ms. Marney, the innkeeper, as well as several playful and loving cats. She showed us to our very spacious room which had boatloads of art. Marney had a map of the city and several near by food destinations, which she briefly explained. Breakfast was a variety of sweet fresh fruit, different breads, juices, and cereals; as well as informative and interesting conversations. The kitties also like to come in your room and sleep with you if you leave your door open a crack.

Miinukset: I was confused about the "on-site" parking. Being from Buffalo, we have a lot more driveways. At the Burbridge St. B & B, the "on-site" parking promise really means street parking but it is a short one way street that seems to have enough parking. Also, Marney prepares breakfast each morning for 7:30am-9:00am. While we did like the actual breakfast, it was a tad bit earlier than we normally prefer. Being on vacation we would have liked to sleep in until about 9:00am, but everyone is different and it's really not a big deal. Same with the actual bed's firmness, it was not my favorite but it was a bed after a long day of walking, driving, and exploring...so it got the job done!