Chestnut Hill is a western neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, featuring Fairmount Park. Fairmount Park is a recreation area with walking and bicycling trails and the Wissahickon Creek, where fishing is popular. The hotels in and around Chestnut Hill are within 10 minutes of Fairmount Park, and are approximately a half-hour drive from Downtown Philadelphia. Chestnut Hill's history dates back to the 18th century, when it was a farming village.
The Chestnut Hill Hotel is in the heart of the historic Chestnut Hill neighborhood, and is within walking distance of the area's specialty shops and restaurants. The hotel's amenities include a complimentary continental breakfast, business center and a free daily copy of "USA Today." Lunch and dinner are served at King's Garden and Chestnut Grill, both onsite. And The Melting Pot, the third onsite restaurant, serves dinner every night. Guest rooms have queen-size beds and cable televisions, while some of the rooms have sleeper sofas.
Chestnut Hill Hotel
8229 Germantown Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-242-5905
chestnuthillhotel.com
The Silverstone Bed and Breakfast is run in a 19th century mansion on the eastern edge of Chestnut Hill. The bed and breakfast is only a five-minute drive from Chestnut Hill College's campus. Amenities include a gourmet breakfast, Wi-Fi Internet throughout the house, laundromat and kitchen for guests use. Each bedroom has a private bathroom, antique-style furniture and fine artwork. The house also has an outdoor garden and verandah area for group gatherings.
Silverstone Bed and Breakfast
8840 Stenton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19118
800-347-6858
silverstonestay.com
Situated in western Philadelphia, the Crowne Plaza is approximately a 10-minute drive from Chestnut Hill, and it features amenities such as an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and shuttle service to the Philadelphia International Airport. The onsite restaurant, Avenue Grill, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant also offers room service. The guest rooms have cable televisions, microwaves, refrigerators and Wi-Fi Internet.
Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia West
4010 City Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-477-0200
ichotelsgroup.com
The Best Western in Fort Washington is only a 10-minute drive from Chestnut Hill, and is less than 20 minutes from the shopping and dining establishments at the King of Prussia mall. Valley Forge National Park is also only a 20-minute drive from the hotel. The hotel's amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, business center and an onsite restaurant, Palace of Asia, that serves North Indian cuisine. Pets may stay for an extra fee. The guest rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, cable television and Wi-Fi Internet.
Best Western Fort Washington Inn
285 Commerce Dr.
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-448-9274
bestwestern.com
