THE SOUTH STREET BRIDGE provides direct access to West Philadelphia, Amtrak train station (direct line from the airport), and one block from Rt.76. The University of Pennsylavnia, University and Children's Hospitals either a 10 minute walk, or convenient bus ride. Sleek contemporary townhouse in quiet neighborhood convenient to Center City, University City, museums and hospitals; and scenic Schuylkill River path to Fairmount Park. This is a residential neighborhood, and there are no meters, but guest parking permits are available for $10/day for daytime street parking during the week; parking on Saturday and Sunday is unrestricted.
The house is identified by the beautiful mural on the side of the building seen on the right as you approach across the new South Street Bridge. Unique modern/ethnic decor in living-room/ dining area features a baby grand piano, and fireplace. There are two luxurious second floor guest suites, both with private bath, an enticing pillow-top queen bed with highest quality linens, cable HDTV, and wireless internet. Gourmet breakfast. Be sure to tell the host about any dietary restrictions, e.g. diabetic, vegetarian, gluten-free, lactose intolerance, etc. There are four cats in the house; we are pet-friendly to guests.
Guest Room
Second floor room has central A/C and ceiling fan. Queen-size bed with pillow-top mattress and luxury 600-thread-count linens. Two night-table with reading lamps, desk and chair overlooking private garden. Cable HDTV, HBO. Upholsteren bench, wardrobe, and free-standing full-length mirror. Private bath en suite features fully tiled shower with modern rain-shower head and dispensers of bodywash, shampoo, and conditioner. The clear-glass lav is beautifully etched in gold-fish design. Blow-dryer available.
Airport
Philadelphia, PA (PHL) 7 miles
Directions to property:
FROM SOUTH I-95: After airport, Rt 76 west (to Valley Forge). Exit University Ave. straight to 2nd light. Right on Grey's Ferry Ave. (.7 mi), then left on Christian,.5mi to 27th Street. Left one block to South St. Parking lot at corner on right in front of mural. FROM PA Turnpike: Rt 76 East to 676. Bare left, but KEEP RIGHT, FIRST EXIT ON RIGHT to 23rd St. 23rd to Lombard St., left. Right at 27th. One block. FROM NORTH ON I-95, follow 676 to Center City. Art Museum Exit. Right on Ben Franklin Pkwy to 21st, right to Lombard, left on 27th, one block.
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Night life, University of Pennsylvania/Drexel University, Convention Center, Professional baseball, football, basketball, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Sports venue, Tours, University, Zoo
On-site amenities
Bike rental, Computer, Copier, Fax Machine, Fireplace, Fridge, Microwave, Piano, Sports equipment rental, Telephone, Walk to mass transit, Washer/dryer , Close to UPenn, HUP, Children's Hsp, Drexel, Air mattresses available for children, Street pkg week-days $10/day, weekends free, Close to train station/ airport line, Baby grand piano, #40 bus directly to Mann Center
Room amenities
Air conditioning, Amenities Basket, Ceiling fans, Coffee/Tea facilities, Desk, Hairdryer, Ironing Board, Satellite/Cable TV, TV, Turndown Service, Wi-Fi, Wired internet
On-site activities
Bicycle riding trails, piano, Shopping