Thomas Bond House

It's a very nice bed & breakfast and the location is fantastic. Breakfast is an assortment of yogurt, small pastries, fresh fruit, breads and bagels, and house made items like pancakes and sausage made to order. The room was clean, however the air conditioner in the room was a plug-in floor unit and it did almost nothing except circulate air and a regular fan also circulated air. Our room was very warm and we were on the top floor. The unit was also extremely loud, but if we turned it off it would've been even hotter. If that hadn't been an issue, it would've been the perfect place to stay. Would stay here again, just not on the 4th floor.

As a business traveler, I like to sometimes opt for something more homey on longer stays. This place fit the bill. It was a warm week, but the room was well cooled. I was there mid week and I think they were full and I never heard another guest. Shower was hot and good pressure Nice bed. Fun antique locks. The lounge area played quite classical which was nice while I worked. Breakfast mid week is continental but well-served. Easy to communicate and enter as well as check out

Nature, the innkeeper, is AMAZING! She is so nice, helpful, and welcoming. Breakfast was fantastic and fresh each day (the breakfast area is absolutely darling and well maintained by Nature with loads of options. They offer a glass of wine and cookies each night which is so nice. Music plays in the main room at night and is a welcoming, comforting touch and adds well to the ambience. If you’re in Philadelphia for historical stuff, the location is absolutely perfect and easily helps you maximize limited museum hours by being such a short walk to everything. Some of the furnishings are a bit dated (sadly not in the charming, antique colonial way) but the price and location make it doable. My room came with a fan (I’m assuming every room does) and that’s easily my favorite amenity of any stay, at any place, ever 😂 The fan was great for providing air circulation and blocking out late night traffic noise. My room overlooked Welcome Park, adding to the charm of my stay. If I could request one thing (I understand the logistics of it could be difficult) is that they insert a mini fridge of some sort where guests can buy cold bottled water. I plan to visit Philadelphia again to see more historical sites and will definitely stay at Thomas Bond again. Thanks again to Nature for such a wonderful stay!

Thomas Bond House is a charming bed and breakfast! The historic ambiance is lovely, and the rooms are comfortable and well-appointed. It’s the perfect place for a relaxing getaway!

I am writing this waiting for breakfast at 7:45 AM omn a Monday. There's only lukewarm coffee andlukewarm tea water from yesterday evening and no sounds coming from the door to the kitchen.|The employees are pleasant and want to be helpful. There's no complaint about them. The recent owners, however, have reduced the value while still charging boutique prices. The place is getting run down. The hot water broke on Saturday (with no reduction in rate). The millwork on the front facing 2nd Street is rotting and the rotted bollard still lies in the middle of the sidewalk. There's no internet in my room. My room, #301, door scrapes on the floor and has to be forced open.|Breakfast is the Sysco cheap stuff, in tiny portions of baked goods, and the weekend hot food appears to be frozen institutional food, just heated up. There's no coffee maker in the room, and, like I wrote above, there is no fresh morning coffee before 8 PM. With taxes, this room costs almost $300 a night.|I've been staying at the Bond House once or twice a year for maybe 12 years. This is my last stay.

My family had a nice stay here, but if I could give a more nuanced star rating I would rate it a 3.5.||The good points: Room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. The air conditioning worked well. The wine hour and evening cookies were a very nice touch. The innkeeper and staff were very friendly and welcoming. The location is great.||The lesser points: Wifi in our room on the third floor was non-existent, and other guests also had trouble getting wifi connections. The first floor lounge had good wifi, but I really would have liked to have known in advance if getting Internet access in our room was going to be difficult, it's a key factor in deciding where we stay. Breakfast on weekdays is a light Continental breakfast, and I want to stress it is light in choices and amount of food that's available. I know it's a "free" breakfast, but this is a b&b, and the price of the rooms is higher than market rates for hotels with free breakfast. The bed is listed as a queen size bed, and maybe it technically is, but it felt significantly smaller than the queen size bed we have at home. ||All in all, we didn't have a bad stay, but I'm not sure we'd return. I really want to stress that I think some of this is "your mileage may vary," other travelers may have other things you care about more, and if you want a great location in a comfortable historic house, it fits that bill quite nicely.

Beautiful accommodations in a great area of the city. Very close parking and close to many areas of interest. So close to the riverfront and ferry services to Camden, this was a great advantage. The inn upgraded us to a stunning suite, the Dr Thomas Bond Sr Room 301. The cost of the stay was surprisingly low for how beautiful the property is and everything included. The amenities offered were everything needed to have a quaint, cozy stay. We were offered complimentary wine and warm cookies, along with breakfast. The staff was absolutely lovely and so friendly. It is clear they really love the property and their jobs. I can't wait to go back in the colder months and take advantage of the beautiful gas fireplace in the suite. This will definitely be our new regular place to stay when visiting Philly.

Would-be lodgers should adjust their expectations. This National Park Service hotel is more than 250 years old. It is creaky and crooked and you will be carrying luggage up steep, narrow stairs. Despite this, our (corner) room was one of the largest, the bed comfy, and the shower was hot (though you had to climb over a tub to get into it, c 1980s). With only 12 rooms, there is no doorman or bellman and you have to call them when you are on your way. We were greeted one night (not at all late) by a woman attired in gym shorts and socks, but everyone ons staff was pleasant and helpful. We did not partake in breakfast but the cookies on tap were good. I think describing the furnishing as exquisite (their site) is a stretch. We did enjoy relaxing in the lobby/living room. All in all, authentically historic, a bit quirky and a bit shopworn. Fair value. The biggest negative was excessive street noise, both partiers and cars, which kept one of us up most the night and went unnoticed by the other. Your mileage may vary, as they say.

Do NOT stay at this place! Terrible experience! We felt traumatized, unsafe, and threatened at this establishment. We had a horrible experience with new Innkeeper Liz! After she checked us in we went out for the evening. While we were out she realized that she put us in the wrong room, then violated our privacy by gathering most of our belongings and moving us to a different room! When we returned we repeatedly asked (text & voice calls) for help to get the rest of our belongings but she didn't respond. In the hall in the morning we ran into the couple in our previous room and they got our belongings for us. Shortly after that Liz directed us to pack our belongings and vacate or she would call the police! When we asked why, once again she did not answer. Wow. Just...wow. We're trying to get a refund but there appears to be no accountability as it's owned by the park service but the Innkeeper is the only recourse we've found. The whole incident was exceptionally traumatic and unnerving. We've stayed here several times before while Craig was the innkeeper, always with pleasant results. Liz was extremely unprofessional and handled this situation horribly - we'll never stay here again. We're 64 years old and have travelled extensively and can honestly say that we've never experienced anything like this.

Fabulous experience. They provide every detail and it's like a vacation back in time. The location is incredible - close to so many historical sites. We had a great time and would return in a heartbeat.

What a great place to stay! The location is perfect, right in the heart of the old city. There is a convenient parking garage next door. The inn itself has the old rustic charm of a historic inn. Myeshia greeted us when we arrived and was so sweet. They provide a glass of wine in the evening, cookies at night and breakfast in the morning. We were there on a weekend so the hot breakfast was available though the continental breakfast is great too. The food was delicious and the staff were excellent. The room was clean and we had no issues. Would definitely recommend if you want to have the ideal historic Philadelphia experience.

We stayed for several days and wanted to bring the New Year in and I am so glad we chose to stay here at this bed and breakfast. We have been to Philadelphia several times and have stayed at several places but without a shadow of a doubt this has been the best place we have stayed at so far. As soon as you walk in there is a dining area which is set up for breakfast in the morning and a parlor area with plenty of seating areas. It was decorated with most beautiful Christmas tree, with a beautiful fire place. We would normally grab a seat there as we grabbed a complimentary coffee or tea along with a cookie or glass of wine. As other guests come in they would often join to talk. The innkeeper often joined us to chat and was a great host. We stayed in room 402-the Robert Fulton room, it was plenty large enough with a comfortable full bed. The bathroom was quite spacious. The room was really nice and quaint. My girlfriend loved the room. It was perfect! The only thing I did not necessarily like was the fact that we had to climb the 4 flights of stairs whenever we left or came back to the room. Regardless, the stair climbing did not take away from the charm. Every days we were there we had breakfast-coffee, toast, baked goods, yogurt and fruits. We loved our stay there and will absolutely come back on our next visit.

Staying at Thomas Bond House was my first experience at a B&B and it was outstanding! We stayed for one night in the Benjamin Franklin room and it thoroughly exceeded my expectations. We decided to stay at a B&B over a regular hotel because the pricing was comparable to any of the chain hotels in the downtown area and the photos of the rooms online looked so charming. The innkeeper, Craig, is funny, warm, and welcoming. We asked to drop off/pick up our bags outside of normal check in/out times and they were more than accommodating! Staying here feels like staying at an old friend's house, not to mention the absolutely gorgeous decor in every detail of the house! My favorite part of the stay was definitely the hot breakfast which they serve on weekends. As we came down into the dining room, the staff cooked our breakfast fresh and it was such a lovely experience. I highly recommend the French Toast if you are luck enough to stay on a morning it is served! If you are looking for a unique, personalized, lodging experience I cannot recommend Thomas Bond House highly enough!! We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit Philly!!

Staying overnight in Old City is such a great experience and where better than a historic B&B! The building and rooms were excellent. The parlor was great and allowed us to add a couple of games of chess to our trip. The complementaries were a super touch! And of course Craig and Don were great to chat with. There is a friendly cat in the house that helps to ensure that no guests without reservations enter (and to help referee any chess games). The location is perfect and allows for walking access to all the historic stops in Old City, Chinatown, Reading Terminal Market and Penns Landing - not to mention all the great restaurants nearby.

Period correct house that is beautifully done! My wife and I stayed for a week and absolutely LOVED the history of Philly and of Thomas Bond House. Craig (Inn Keeper & Manager) was FANTASTIC! He is warm and welcoming (not to mention he bakes fresh cookies each night) and is eager to help with anything you may need. From restaurant recommendations to places to see, he can point you in the right direction. The Thomas Bond House B&B is a GREAT alternative to a hotel in Old City Philly centrally located to everything. My wife and I walked everywhere averaging roughly 7 miles a day looking at the different historical markers, museums, and vibrant history of Philadelphia including foodie locations. I would highly recommend the Thomas Bond B&B - great experience and wonderful staff!!

We had a great time during our stay at the Thomas Bond House, which was a 3-day weekend. We particularly appreciated the staff. Craig told us about different places to go and gave us a very handy map that we used to get around. We really liked knowing that our home base was between the "tree streets" Walnut and Chestnut - great tip when trying to walk back - and we absolutely loved his tip about walking over the Ben Franklin Bridge, which we never would have found on our own during a short 3-day trip. It's a 1.5 mile walk each way an was a great way to start our Sunday morning before flying home. Also, Diane was so nice to watch out bags for us and she made wonderful breakfasts with fabulous touches that made us feel like we were at home. It was also neat to be in the heart of Old City, which is a great place with so much history. The rooms are comfortable and the atmosphere is incredibly historic. I definitely recommend the Thomas Bond House to anyone visiting Philadelphia!

We are very overdue in writing a review for the Thomas Bond House, as we have now stayed there 6 times within the past 2 years. We are incredibly grateful to Craig and his staff at this perfect inn in Old City. Our daughter began treatment at Shriner's Philly in 2020. I believe our first visit to TBH was in August of that year, and we have returned every 4-6 months or so since, including a week-long stay when she had surgery in July of 2021. Only one parent was allowed to stay overnight in the hospital with her, so one of us stayed at TBH and traveled back and forth. The inn is comfortable and historic with period furnishings and decor. We have stayed in several of the rooms, including the larger suites and have found them cozy and comfortable. We have really enjoyed the early evening wine hour before heading out to dinner. It's an opportunity to meet and talk with other guests, as well as Craig and his staff. Craig is full of information about the city and neighborhood and is great about making recommendations. So much is within walking distance, but Ubers are available at the front door in about 5 minutes. Fresh baked cookies are waiting for guests at the end of the evening, which was a big hit for our daughter. Craig would often ask for her favorite kind in advance of our stay. And let's talk about George. George needs her own paragraph. George is Craig's cat and the inn's sort-of mascot. She's friendly and welcoming, playful and funny. She knows to stay away during breakfast, but she comes when called and will enjoy jumping into your shopping bag. George has added an extra bit of comfort for our daugter, who looks forward to seeing her every time we visit. Craig and the team have navigated all of the changing mandates due to the pandemic to maintain a safe and comfortbale environment for all. They take into account dietary needs for breakfast and always put out a nice spread. We cannot say enough about TBH! Craig and his team have given us a home away from home during a stressful time for us as a family. TBH is largely the reason our daughter has handled her treatment and surgery with such ease and resilience. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts!

There is an innkeeper and an innkeeper's cat that is the sweetest cat ever. No, sadly, you can't rent the car to stay in the room with you. However, she does hang out in the common areas during the evening wine or cookies and she will play with you. Or pose and be adored. The rooms were nicely decorated and accommodating. It was easy to imagine traveling in the early times of America. It's also wonderful to have an in room bath to clean off your "battle" of the day. The breakfast on the weekend is fresh cooked and tasty. The weekday breakfast has a wide selection and is well balanced. Coffee and tea is always available. The innkeepers are knowledgeable about the area and can help suggest places not commonly on the list of historical places to go. We enjoyed our home away from home and would definitely be a repeat guest.

Just stayed here for two nights and this cozy, homey B&B is the antidote to a freezing winter. The whole place is so Philadephia colonial, so charming. Even the floorboards are the original from hundreds of shares ago, and the house has an intriguing past. It's also located right across from legendary City Tavern and the incredibly captivating American Revolution Museum. You could not stay in a better location. Our room was charming and well laid-out, always clean and quaint. The living room is my favorite spot at the B&B, so inviting - I spent hours there reading local magazines and eating the homemade cookies Craig and Nadia put out around 8pm. The breakfasts are solid, too. I recommend this spot to everyone who wants the Philadelphia experience! 5 stars!!!!!!!

We came to the Philly area to look at local universities. A friend of mine, who is an area native, recommended Thomas Bond House. She was 100% correct in doing so. Thomas Bond House is wonderful. It is well placed near historical sites, restaurants, shops, and the subway line. The place is cozy and clean. After a long day it felt like coming home. We were there during the weekdays and the Continental Breakfasts were delicious, including homemade items such as banana nut loaf. Service was timely, excellent, and friendly. We were able to have the enhanced breakfast on the Saturday before we left. Delicious! Chocolate Chip Pancakes, egg bake, and ham. And now a word about the innkeeper, Craig. He is a gem! An absolute gem. Helpful, courteous, funny, kind, and informative. He even dragged my 62.5 pound suitcase all the way up to the top floor when we arrived! I highly recommend staying here. I know if we ever come back to the Philly area, it is top on my list.

This is an amazing B&B in the heart of historic Philly, within walking distance of tourist locations as well as restaurants & pubs. Craig, the innkeeper, and Dan, the chef, made every part of our stay special -- from the pristine historic rooms to the delicious breakfasts, the complimentary evening wine service, and the evening cookie treats! We highly recommend this B&B & its professional staff.

If you can't be hospitable don't be in the hospitality business!! EXTREMELY RUDE, and DOWNRIGHT MEAN BEHAVIOR FROM MANAGEMENT. If you advertise available 24/7 on website don't be upset when someone tries to get in touch at the reasonable hour of 9:30 pm.

This cozy b&b was so much more fun than the standard hotels in the area we almost stayed at for our Philly trip. The room was rustic but clean and had all the amenities we needed. Craig was so helpful in making us feel welcomed. It's located in walking distance of a lot of great restaurants, historic sites, and a ghost tour. Warm cookies at night and a complimentary hot breakfast from Dan on the weekends (continental breakfast on other mornings). Do note that there's a cat that lives on the premises. Would stay again for sure.

I always search an area for location before booking. If you are going to Philadelphia for the historical sites this is the place to stay! Central to Independence Hall, American Revolution Museum, and Betsy Ross Museum. History will be on every street corner in this neighborhood. Numerous excellent restaurants are just steps away and Penn's Landing just down the street. Craig, the host of the B&B, is outstanding and was helpful with all our questions. Enjoy evening adult beverages and warm cookies before bed. Meet George, the cat. Yes, the price may be a little more than other lodging choices in the city, but you will miss a once in a lifetime experience if you don't stay here.

I spent 8 nights at Thomas Bond House and it was absolute perfection! It's located in the heart of Old City, next to the site of William Penn's house and caddy corner from City Tavern - I believe it's actually considered part of Independence National Historic Park (although the house is only open to guests) so it's a short walk to ALL the big historic sites and beautiful Society Hill. Though it's important to always be vigilant when staying in a city, this area of town felt very safe even after dark - with many popular bars and restaurants just a block away. Then there is Craig who runs the house - an absolute rockstar! So incredible friendly and helpful, he was always there to give me a recommendation if I was suffering analysis paralysis on what to see/do next, needed directions, help with public transit, where to rent a car locally, which ghost tour to pick...basically anything I needed, he was there to help! I can't wait to return!

Dan and Craig do a great job welcoming you to this great bed and breakfast. Well decorated, clean, homey, delicious breakfast. Thank you! Paula and Gregg

If you are thinking of booking a stay here- do it! The house itself is beautiful, clean, and in a safe area. The real draw, however, is the service. Craig goes above and beyond to make his guests feel like they're home. My husband and I loved the breakfast (continental plus on the weekdays and hot breakfast on Sat and Sun), the complimentary wine hour, and the warm cookies at night. The house is within walking distance to great restaurants, pubs, and independence hall. We can't wait to come back!

I agree with previous posts that raved about this place. I am only going to add more points that haven't been mentioned before: * Comfortable bed in a room with AC, and complimentary Wi-Fi!!!! Old creature comfort with modern technology. "Huzzah" As Ben Franklin himself would say. * Friendly and helpful inn keepers, give you directions, tips and suggestions about the nooks and crannies of the local points of interest. * Located in the Old City within walking distance to all historical sites. Public transportation are also easily accessible. * Surrounded by restaurants, taverns, hip bars. There are crowds at night but not rowdy (we stayed during weekdays), no noise to bother us sleeping. * Several guests were repeat customers (a good sign). A note of warning: The rooms are in the 2nd, 3rd & 4th floors and there is no elevator. Consider this carefully when choosing your rooms and/or when packing your luggage. (The inn keeper was very nice and had no qualm in helping us lift our stuffs but one would hate to impose).

It's a place to experience antique charm on the inside while being conveniently located to many things the city has to offer. Our host, Craig, was friendly and informative. Breakfast was good. We were served egg bake with cheese and broccoli, ham, and pancakes, as well as continental options, juice and coffee. They also offer a few treats throughout the day like wine in the evening and cookies at night. The room was cute and clean. Though it's got an old fashioned look, the bathrooms etc. seem to have been renovated recently, and everything works just as you'd expect. I'd definitely stay there again.

A lovely place that hit all the right B&B notes. A warm, witty proprietor & a kind, attentive staff. Snug rooms with modern conveniences. & a wonderful breakfast, served in a relaxed manner. Sitting in that 18th Century dining room with the toile wallpaper & Mozart piped in was a singular treat. Well-located & authentically vintage & comfy. Many, many thanks!

We love old, historic buildings, especially when they're a B&B. Location was great, easy to walk to the river and historic spots. All the communications we had with the staff before arriving were good and helpful. Directions were clear and times we could drop off bags before check-in was most helpful. The downstairs dining room and living room are well-appointed and have many interesting historic items on the wall to peruse. The warm cookies at night are a nice touch. We ended up booking the Benjamin Franklin room as it was the only one free for the night we needed. We didn't mind that it was all the way at the top. We didn't mind it was a bit small. It's an old house so we expect that. Unfortunately the air vents hasn't been cleaned in ages and had loads of dust in it. My husband as asthma and this ended up being a bad situation for him as the vent is over the bed so he had air and dust blowing right at him all night long. We did turn off the air at one point as it was freezing, but then it got extremely hot. There is no temperature control so choices are freeze or boil. The other thing was the shower. They have some sort of squishy mat in the bath/shower that is kind of bizarre and weird. My husband did wonder if the mattress was from the 1800's as well. Not comfortable at all. We can't speak about the other rooms. We were quite excited about breakfast in the morning. Sadly the excitement was not warranted. I asked for the French toast and my husband ordered the eggs and sausages. They also had a buffet of bread, cereal, fruit and muffins. Unfortunately none of the baked goods were homemade, and they looked like they had just come out of plastic wrap from the food shop. The sliced bread was more like a brown version of wonder bread. The fruit was spoiled (cut-up brown banana slices). We were surprised how fast our "hot" choices came out. Not so much after I saw that the French toast was not cooked properly - it had moist batter still on it - and was mushy bread. The eggs were ice cold and the sausages slightly rubbery. Husband said the coffee was "watery, brown muck". Rather than risk food poisoning we cut our losses and found a cute little shop a couple of blocks away where husband had good coffee and we shared a delicious scone. This place could be fab if they can sort out some of these issues. Fresh baked goods, properly cooked food, and fresh fruit are trademarks of a good B&B.

Very cozy and excellent location. Craig is a wonderful host and made us feel very welcome. There's a nice sense of old Philadelphia history to the place. Dan makes a delicious breakfast and the complimentary wine in the evening is a nice touch. I'd stay there again.

My husband and I stayed at the Thomas Bond House during a weekend visit to Old City. We selected the inn based on its price and proximity to the sites we planned to visit. Good call on our part! The Thomas Bond House is a gem. Tastefully decorated, it exudes the charm of an historic property, while, at the same time, offering modern amenities, such as air conditioning, private baths, WiFi, and in-room televisions. (Warning: No historic elevator.) Though the inn and the rooms are small, they are not lacking in privacy. Innkeepers Chrissy and Craig are extraordinary. They are attentive without being intrusive and are genuinely interested in making their guests' time, in both the inn and the city, enjoyable. The breakfasts were hearty and delicious, served in a comfortable dining room, and the end of every day is met with fresh-baked cookies and wine. I have some dietary restrictions, and Craig and Chrissy graciously worked within those limitations in preparing their delicious menus. Across the street from City Tavern, next door to a reasonably-priced parking garage, around the corner from the Museum of the American Revolution, and a few blocks from Independence Mall, the Thomas Bond House is a great place to begin and end your day in Old City Philadelphia.

We had a fantastic stay at the Thomas Bond House. The place was impeccably cleaned and our room was spotless in particular. Hand sanitizer was available everywhere and guest wore masks. All of the food was handled in a sanitary way taking care to avoid potential cross contamination across guests. Our hosts, Craig, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure that we enjoyed our stay. The house itself and all of the accommodations are beautiful. I strongly recommend this for a stay.

Lovely historic architecture and antique furniture, extremely convenient location, and our room was pin-drop quiet. The staff was very charming, friendly, and went above and beyond. The breakfast was very good. Highly recommended if you're interested in history, felt like we went back in time... except for the flat-screen TV and cable, which our kid loved.

I'm here at the Thomas Bond House as I write this. It is 2AM Saturday morning. There is no sleeping here as the drunks parade by just outside the window. Every hoot and holler, every whoop and shout, every drunken bellow can be heard as if I were on the streets with the revelers. And then there are the non-stop honking taxis, roaring, unmuffled cars gunning their motors and thumping bass blaring from car stereos... You get the picture; pretty much every noise you can hear in a bar infested party zone. There is no sleeping here, which means there is no rest, which means this is not much of a vacation AT ALL. Other than that, if you're a zombie and don't need any sleep, this place is in a great location and is very quaint.

Chrissy, Craig, and George made our stay delightful. There is wine at Happy Hour and cookies at bedtime. PROTIP: If you want quiet, get a room on the top floor, but be aware there is no elevator.

Very clean and adequate room. Really cool, old, historic building. Nicely and tastefully decorated. The lady of the house was made for this role. So very nice and helpful in every way,,,,great tips on things to do. Even made reservations for us at the historic City Tavern (right across the street) the night we were arriving late for a 3-nioght Labor Day weekend stay. Complimentary glass of wine in evening. Warm cookies every night. Very excellent location to walk to many attractions, museums, restaurants, bars, etc. Breakfasts were good, very fresh fruit every day as well as other staple 'continental' choices. Sunday included French Toast, some very good sausage and scrambled eggs which were good but no 'signature' knock your socks off dishes that many B & B's feature. Free wifi worked very well. We stayed in the Benjamin Eldridge/204 room and it was VERY quiet. Bed was very comfortable. Very convenient parking garage adjacent to the property. You can park it once (approx 22.00 per day) and walk everywhere during your stay. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful place. I stayed for 2 nights and loved it. Very quiet and comfortable, nice people, great breakfast, close to shopping, eating and sites. Will definitely be back!

My wife and I spent a Saturday and Sunday night at the Thomas Bond House, and we were immensely pleased with our decision to stay there. It was a neat experience to stay in a historic building that balanced its historic qualities with modern amenities (such as attached bathroom and air conditioning). We've been burned before by "historic" or "authentic" lodgings that were a little too literal in their interpretation. The Thomas Bond House is a perfect balance. I'm a light sleeper and had forgotten to pack earplugs for the trip, but we didn't even have to request any because they were already on the night stand in our room. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. Their thoughtfulness exceeds any other B&B I've stayed at. Treats were left out each night for guests who might be returning late in the evening, and in my case, with a dairy allergy, they were thoughtful enough to provide a special plate with our name on it with some dairy free treats. Bottom line... highly recommend!

What a fantastic place! After talking to several locals, I have discovered that this is a hidden secret--nobody seems to know what or where it is. A historical monument in the old downtown, this is the 1797 home of Dr. Thomas Bond, who co-founded the nation's first hospital with Benjamin Franklin. Now it is privately owned and operated as a bed and breakfast by some of the nicest people ever. The stay was very pleasurable and all needs were met. The old-style home guarantees that you will climb the narrow staircase with all your luggage (I walked up to the 4th floor) so if you are weak in body you might reconsider. There is no AC but it was cool enough when I went and they have circulating air. The decor was quaint and the living room/kitchen is a great place to browse and read. Nice breakfast spread in the morning and fun to hobnob with other guests, many of whom were at my same conference. Great place if you want to be in the middle of history and enjoy a personable experience!

The wife and I stayed here for two nights in different room each night since the same room was not available both nights. The staff was amazingly friendly and anticipated many of our questions and needs. The location was exceptional and within walking distance of everything we wanted to do. Parking was extremely easy as well with a garage right next door. The first room we stayed in was the Phineas Bond room and it was crazy small with an elevated queen bed. We're tall people and felt very claustrophobic. The second night we had the Catherine Cox room and it was also very small with a double bed but at least had a desk. We picked less expensive rooms and it is a very old house so perhaps we should have expected that but they were the smallest rooms we have stayed at. Then hot breakfasts were solid (really enjoyed the French Toast) and the pastries and breads were delicious. The nightly glasses of wine and fresh baked cookies were a great touch. We would say here again for the great location and exceptionally friendly staff but upgrade to a bigger room.

Living outside of Philadelphia I find myself in the city quite a bit, whether it for visiting a museum, having dinner with friends or just visiting the local nightlife for a change from the suburbs. All the times I've been to Olde City I never noticed the Thomas Bond House before this trip. My father found the location when looking for a unique venue close to the historic attractions to stay in with out of state friends for the 4th of July weekend. Within walking distance from Independence Hall (and other historic sites) and close to so clubs/bars for evening night caps this quaint historic building was ideal. There were 10 people in our party for the weekend taking up 5 of the house's rooms. My husband, sister and I stayed on the 4th floor in a charming room for three (double bed and twin bed). As long as you don't mind walking several flights of stairs this room is great as you are high enough from the street not to hear the noise from the local establishments at night. The three of us felt right at home between the coziness of the room, the cleanliness of the bathroom and the sitting rooms on the first floor. Added bonuses for us were being greeted each morning by pleasant staff that made phenomenal breakfasts (I was expecting something simple like bacon and scrambled eggs but instead we got gourmet meals to start our day off right), wine and cheese nightly around 5:30pm, and fresh baked chocolate chip cookies before bed. I've always wanted to stay in a bed and breakfast but usually find myself checking into hotels, motels or a friend's couch. From my experience at the Thomas Bond House I can happily say that I will definitely look into staying at more bed and breakfasts in the future.

This was the second time we stayed here. It is a beautiful, comfortable inn. Innkeeper Craig Woskolub and his staff are warm and friendly people and instantly make you feel at home. The included breakfast is excellent- don't miss the baked French toast if available. The location is convenient, across the street from the Museum of American Revolution and within walking distance of most historic sites. It is a bit pricey but a much nicer and more memorable experience than a standard hotel. We stayed in the Dr. Thomas Bond Jr. Room and appreciated the fireplace on a snowy night.

Really though, I've been to many B&B's and this is has got to be one of the worst. Stayed here in September 2010. The rooms are horrible-- I get it, it's old and quaint and that's the point. But it could be done sooo much better! The place smells like it needs a good cleaning. And the woman who runs the place, she really should have gone into another field. Running a B&B requires social skills and a good temperament. Every time we tried to ask her something or even as we would come and go, she would act as though she was being bothered. And the breakfast--- WOW it was terrible! A cheap "continental" breakfast. Isn't the point of a B&B to feel a little homey with home cooking?

We had such a great experience at the Thomas Bond house! I cannot say enough nice things about this place. It was our first B&B experience, so I wasn't sure what to expect. My husband picked it out for the historical aspect. The location is on point for historical society neighborhood, Independence Hall, and for the fun artistic and youthful area as well. We stayed here on weekdays so we didn't have a weekend breakfast, but the weekday breakfasts were great. It's something I'd have at home, simple and quick: an assortment of breads, muffins, bagels, cereal, juice, coffee, yogurt, fresh fruit. We were traveling for 2 weeks so a "simple" breakfast was welcomed from the traditional heavier restaurant breakfasts. The staff was wonderfully welcoming and took care of any need we had. We are in our thirties, and at the time, we were probably the youngest guests at the house. The house including our room was very clean. The water had great water pressure and was plenty hot. Our AC worked. In the evening, wine is offered...and the best? Nighttime cookies! The cookies are yummmmmyyyy. I would definitely stay here again.

We came for a night on a busy weekend in July and found this gem in the center of the old city. Prices were very reasonable for the accommodations when all other arrangements in the city had soared. The staff was super friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The room was quiet, comfortable, clean, and felt like home in a way that hotels cannot. It was just a great experience. It close to all the spots you want to see, great restaurants, and transportation. The breakfast in the morning was delicious also! Highly recommend staying here.

We ( 2 old ladies) were there on a Friday night. No noise. But the owner's reception was cold, no help carrying luggage upstairs . When I asked about a bus to the Rodin museum the response was "ask our staff". Room, common rooms all fine, spotless. TV very small but many inns opt out of the modern "conveniences" including phones in room to avoid disturbing the other guests. Truly we prefer that. What was obviously lacking was the friendliness that I've experienced in many other B&B's. We missed the wine and cheese but noticed that none of the other guests spoke or even greeted one another the next morning. As cold as the innkeeper was, the lady innkeeper was loud but not specifically engaging. The young lady who served breakfast was a redeeming friendly person. Gave us good info about buses ( no 38 from Market st. stops right in front of the Rodin - free if you have a medicare card!) You'd think an innkeeper would share all kinds of suggestions/info. That's been our experience at other B&B's.

Impeccable service. Wonderful Inn Keepers, very hospitable. The bedroom was beautifully decorated in period furniture - warm and cozy. Highly recommend this bed and breakfast!

This is probably the best service I've received in a long time at a hotel/bnb. The place is neat, clean and beautiful. It has a lot of soul and so much history. The location is perfect but the best part was the service. Craig was outstanding and gave us a ton of information about the home and area itself. His resturaunt suggestion was great and the breakfast was amazing. I've never had a better breakfast. Craig was so helpful and kind. 5 stars for this place and especially the staff!

Delightfully historic - relax in the drawing room where Dr Thomas Bond entertained Ben Franklin, G. Washington, T Jefferson & his other pals. Well located, near Independence Hall, etc. The managers were a delight, too - very friendly & helpful. And the weekend breakfasts were great, head-and-shoulders above normal B&B fare.

I stayed here for three wonderful nights last week. Hands down, the best accommodation value I've ever had. My room was spotlessly clean and very comfortable (on the second floor overlooking Welcome Park). Breakfast each morning included delicious home-baked breads made by the proprietress, fresh fruit, cereal and yogurt, great coffee, juice, AND a hot meal (yummy French toast, ricotta pancakes, sausage). The couple who manages it and their staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating. Great wine and cheese in the evening, too, in a charmingly decorated front room. As for the location, it's prime. I was able to walk everywhere I needed to go in Society Hill, Olde City, and Center City from here. Fantastic, and I plan to stay here again when I'm back in Philly in a few months.

This is my second stay here and it is s charming well kept historical B&B. They offer a daily wine hour and provide home baked late night snacks! The innkeeper was friendly and very helpful with suggestions of where to go and good restaurants in the area. She provided great public transportation directions! The bedrooms are furnished with antiques but contain modern amenities like a private bathroom and central air. Steps away from Independence Park and a lively restaurant scene the location can't be beat. I am sure there will be a third visit here in my future!

Have your friends and family avoid this place. They made TWO fraudulent charges to my credit card totaling hundreds of dollars, refused to remove them, refused to cooperate with bank, leading to me spending hours and hours trying to clean up this mess with my bank. This place is run by a semi-shady corporation in Washington DC. They're crooks, in my opinion. Don't make the mistake I made and Avoid the Thomas Bond House B&B

I stayed at Thomas Bond during Labor Day weekend 2014. This B&B was a great choice. I would gladly stay here again. First of all, the location is great because its close to several bars, it's close to SEPTA and close to the Philly Phlash city bus route. The inn keeper and her staff are great. My only complaint is I didn't have great phone reception in my room but that is no reason to downgrade my rating from five stars. This B&B gets an A+ from me.

My family and wedding party stayed at the Bond House the night before and night of my wedding. I completely fell in love with this place and recommend it to any bride thinking about doing something different. Our room was adorable, as was the whole place- I liked feeling that we were transported back to colonial times- this made for some pretty awesome wedding photos! The staff was fantastic. We missed the wine and cheese hour both nights due to the wedding but I heard it was wonderful. It was nice to be able to help ourselves to cookies and tea at night when we returned. And the breakfast.... sooooo delicious! Both mornings were weekends so we got the full sit down breakfast. The first morning we ate a frittata-type dish with a side of potatoes and cantaloupe, the second morning we had a croissant french toast stuffed with an orange marmalade type filling with sausage on the side, there were also yummy breakfast breads available both mornings. I am a HUGE coffee feind and I was impressed with how good their coffee was. I would agree with other posts that it was noisy on Saturday night, but you're in the middle of downtown Philadelphia- of course it's going to be noisy! The fact that this place is actually cheaper than basically all the other hotels in the area (Hyatt, Sheraton, even the Best Western!) is amazing- especially considering all the other extras you get!

Big fan of Thomas Bond House. I stayed there over 4 nights this fall. The value for the room was great. The host and hostess were wonderfully helpful, personable and engaging. At breakfast they made the rounds to each table, without fail. I understand this establishment has changed hands a few times in recent years. Excellent cleaning service. Beautiful street view from my room. I can understand how there could easily be excessive street noise when the neighborhood is loud, but I did not encounter any during my stay.