Anna & Bel

Philadelphia's Newest Hotel Is an Urban Oasis With a Coastal-inspired Courtyard and Pool

"The 50-room Hotel Anna & Bel — brought to life by Philadelphia-based real estate development firm Foyer Project and operated by Life House, which also counts properties in Palm Springs and the Berkshires — is slated to open in August in the city’s Fishtown neighborhood. The property has roots in the 18th century and was once home to a communal living home called the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women. The hotel features rooms ranging from studios to two bedrooms, each with either a kitchenette or a minibar with a Nespresso maker, plus custom-made wooden bed frames and vintage-inspired decor. On the top floor, a two-bed, two-bath primary suite offers expansive views of the city skyline and loads of natural light thanks to a series of skylights. The second-floor interior rooms have French doors opening to a balcony overlooking a leafy courtyard with a heated outdoor pool. The property includes an on-site restaurant, Bastia, helmed by local chef Tyler Akin, and a lounge called Caletta." - Travel + Leisure Editors