Chestnut Hill Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Philadelphia
About the Hotel
Unique Room Options
Chestnut Hill Hotel offers 36 rooms across three buildings, each with distinct character. Options include queen rooms, king rooms with refrigerators and safes, kitchenette units with microwaves and cooktops, and suites with separate sitting areas and pullout couches. The Carriage House features reclaimed wooden doors and seasonal fireplaces, while the Post Office building has a 1950s pop-culture theme with white marble bathrooms. All rooms include L'Occitane toiletries, flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, safes, and Herman Miller desk chairs.
On-Site Dining
Guests can dine at Chestnut Grill and Sidewalk Café, serving American Bistro cuisine daily for lunch and dinner. The Market at the Fareway, located behind the hotel, features over 15 vendors offering local foods, floral arrangements, and home-cooked meals. Breakfast includes fresh fruit, hard-boiled eggs, bagels, pastries, hot waffles, yogurt, cereal, juices, coffee, and tea, available in the Bombay Room. Chestnut Hill Brewing Company serves Neapolitan wood-fired pizza and craft beer made on-site.
Hotel Amenities
The hotel provides a 24/7 fitness center with treadmill, elliptical, recumbent bike, and free weights. Coffee and tea are available around the clock in the Bombay Room. Guests can access beautiful gardens with waterfalls and a fire pit in the Fareway. Other features include a Tesla charging station, bike rack, and defibrillator. The Bombay Room serves as both breakfast area and event space, accommodating up to 40 people for meetings or social gatherings.
Philadelphia Access Point
Located at Germantown Avenue and East Southampton Street, the hotel is 10 miles from downtown Philadelphia, 5 miles from Manayunk and Plymouth Meeting, and 15 miles from Valley Forge. The Chestnut Hill West Train Station (SEPTA R8 Line) is four blocks away, and Gravers Lane Station (SEPTA R7 Line) is three blocks away, both providing access to Amtrak at 30th Street Station. Nearby attractions include Philadelphia Museum of Art, Museum of the American Revolution, Morris Arboretum, and Pastorius Park.
Guest Services
The hotel offers free on-site parking behind the building, complimentary Wi-Fi, and luggage storage. Accessible features include a mobility-accessible king room with roll-in shower, elevator access, and accessible parking spaces. Pet-friendly accommodations are available for $25 per night per dog. The front desk can arrange taxi services through Charles Battle Taxi or Germantown Taxi. The hotel provides cribs upon request and allows children 17 and under to stay free with adults.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Barber shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Table tennis
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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