French Philly

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  Michelle

  We had a delightful stay at French Philly. Susan and Sam are superb hosts, offering advice on where to go in the neighborhood and thinking of everything we might need to feel at home. Their home is wonderfully well situated, near bars, cafes, tea shops, restaurants and public transit. We were only staying for a night--a not too far from home vacation--but wish we could have stayed longer!

  January 2012
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  John

  A perfect stay for only one night, with little notice to a gracious and thoughtful Susan. She was very helpful in suggesting and directing us to a very cool restaurant in the neighborhood. Both Sam and Susan were pleasant and considerate, as well as open about sharing their vast experiences traveling to France. We can't wait to go back!

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  Denise

  My husband and I have been going to Philadelphia to visit our son for about ten years and our stay at French Philly was by far the best in all that time. It's a rare person who can make you feel instantly at home and welcome while at the same time respecting your privacy and space. They were generous and exceptional hosts. Besides perfect accommodations, we also loved the neighborhood with its excellent restaurants and cafes all within an easy stroll. We highly recommend it and intend French Philly to be our home away from home while visiting our son in Philadelphia.

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  Laura

  Susan and Sam are two of the most warm-hearted people on the planet. Staying at French Philly was a wonderful experience, one that will only enhance your time in Philadelphia. They truly go above and beyond at every turn. Your room is generously spaced, before you even consider you have an entire floor to yourself. The breakfast is probably the healthiest one you'll have eaten in a long time. The location of French Philly makes it easy enough to make it into the city on foot, by bus, or on the train. And the conversations you'll have! Susan and Sam are those marvelous sorts of conversationalists that make you a little sad you have to go to bed when you'd rather stay and talk. French Philly is a little slice of European hospitality in a historic American city. Highly, highly recommended.

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  Claire

  I initially chose Susan and Sam because of their French connection, but it turns out they know plenty about England too - they had a variety of loose leaf tea to offer me, and made it complete with teapot, tea cosy and strainer... unless you are a Brit away from home you probably won't understand how much that means to me! They were really friendly, a pleasure to talk to and get to know a little, and very helpful with advice, directions, maps, bus timetables, etc... it's not a centrally located place, but transport connections aren't bad at all, with decent buses into town, and about ten minutes' walk from the metro station. People like Susan and Sam are the reason why I like airbnb - it's great to meet people like them, especially when you are travelling by yourself.

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  Karen

  Sam and Susan live in a charming house in a charming neighborhood. Every block around their house seems to have a park or a public garden. Coffee shops and artistic retail blend well with real people who live here. Susan and Sam provided me with everything I needed and more. An umbrella and some homemade potato leek soup come to mind. You will not be disappointed and you will remember your trip far longer than the one you might have spent in a beige hotel room.

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  Michael

  This is the place to stay if you want a relaxing visit to Philadelphia. Sam and Susan are wonderful, and very interesting, hosts. The whole second floor of a three story house is yours, complete with TV and internet. The bedroom is a corner room, so there is plenty of light and air. The bathroom has a very unique and interesting sink, and the shower and bath towels are excellent. The continental breakfast includes fruit, cereal, bread, coffee and tea, and is very adequate. In good weather there is a lovely private backyard with a nice table on which you can have meals. The location is in a rapidly developing neighborhood about a mile from center city. We made the enjoyable walk several times. There is also a bus from center city which stops across the street from the house, and it is a $10 cab ride from the Market Street East train station. There are two short-hair cats in the house, but they did not give me any allergy problem during the four days we were there, and I sometimes react badly to cats. To repeat my initial comment, this is the place to stay if you want a relaxing visit to Philadelphia.

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  Julie ann

  I had a lovely time staying with Susan and Sam. They have great stories and tons of helpful suggestions about what sights to see and where to eat. I'd be delighted to stay with them again the next time I'm in the Philadelphia area.

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  Linda

  Wonderful European-style B&B hospitality in a vibrant neighborhood of Philadelphia. Delicious breakfasts. Accommodations very comfortable with great reading material.

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  Vivek

  I enjoyed my stay at Susan & Sam's place in Norther Liberties. It's a vibrant neighborhood with lots of nice cafes and restaurants. Susan & Sam are very cool hosts. They showed me the place upon arrival and helped me with restaurant suggestions on a couple of nights. They have a great living room and it def. felt like home away from home.

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