5/5 Daphne S. 1 year ago on Google
My
husband
and
I
wanted
to
stay
somewhere
in
Philly
that
had
breakfast
and
free
parking.
We
hit
the
jackpot
when
we
found
the
Manayunk
Chambers
Guest
House.
It
checked
the
boxes
for
both
requirements,
but
it
was
*so
much
more*.
Mark,
the
"face"
of
the
B&B
and
Neal,
a
more
"behind
the
scenes"
operator,
are
warm,
friendly
people
who
embody
a
wonderful
mix
of
modern
savvy
and
old-world
chivalry.
We
arrived
at
the
end
of
a
1,000-plus-mile
road
trip
and
I
was
wiped
out!
Accordingly,
it
warmed
my
heart
that
they
both,
at
varying
moments,
offered
to
carry
my
suitcase
up/down
stairs.
We
also
enjoyed
lively
conversation
with
each
of
them.
Fun!
When
we
had
booked
the
room,
we
asked
if
there
were
any
discounts
such
as
AAA
or
seniors.
Mark
does
not
offer
such
perks
as
a
rule,
but
a
look
at
his
calendar
allowed
him
to
give
us
10%
off.
To
our
delight,
when
we
checked
in,
he
offered
us
an
upgrade
at
no
additional
charge.
What
a
mensch!
We
booked
the
Parisienne
Suite,
but
with
the
upgrade
ended
up
in
the
City
Suite,
which
was
marvelous.
The
bed
was
so
comfortable,
I
almost
didn't
make
it
down
to
the
parlor
to
partake
of
the
ample
selection
of
wines/beers/sodas
and
snacks.
But
I
couldn't
pass
up
that
opportunity...
Nor
should
anyone
who
stays
there.
It
is
thoroughly
relaxing
and
peaceful.
Before
calling
it
a
night,
I
immersed
myself
at
length
in
the
soaking
tub,
which
removed
any
tension
that
might
have
been
left.
After
a
sound
snooze,
my
day
began
with,
perhaps,
the
funkiest
shower
I've
ever
taken.
I
can't
tell
a
lie.
I
was
like
a
little
kid
changing
the
settings
to
make
water
come
out
of
different
spouts.
It
was
a
ton
of
fun
and
I'd
have
liked
to
take
the
shower
home
with
me,
but
it
didn't
fit
in
my
luggage...
Breakfast—peach
crepes
with
yogurt,
fruit
and
granola;
cappuccino
and
a
basket
of
homemade
pastries—was
artfully
presented,
healthy
and
delicious.
Does
it
get
better
than
that?
As
a
matter
of
fact,
it
does,
because
conversation
with
Mark
and
his
other
guests
was
also
completely
engaging.
And
with
its
independent
shops
and
restaurants,
Manayunk
is
an
adorable
area
with
something
for
everyone.
From
start
to
finish
our
stay
at
Manayunk
Chambers
Guest
House
was
a
salve
for
body
and
mind.
Thank
you
so
much,
Mark
and
Neal.
We
can't
wait
to
come
back
again.