Beginning with its original
destination as “Summer Hausen,”
the vacation spot of choice for colonial
Philadelphians, Chestnut Hill always
had a reputation as a most accommodating
place.
The 13 families who settled here in
1687 certainly appreciated its charm,
and constructed the first permanent
settler’s housing (the Yeakel cottage)
a half mile down the hill at the corner
of Germantown Avenue and Mermaid Lane
several years later. By 1711, the year
that area was officially designated
“Chestnut Hill,” rudimentary
roads had already been carved through
the forest to carry farmers and their
goods to Philadelphia.
Although Chestnut Hill is close to Center
City by today’s standards, in 1777
it was considered quite remote. In fact,
the Revolutionary War nearly passed
it by, except for a brief period when
General Howe occupied Chestnut Hill
during his retreat from Philadelphia.
The existing Chestnut Hill Hotel building
was constructed in 1864 to replace an
earlier Inn which existed at the same
location from 1772.
Of course, Chestnut Hill has grown in
size, yet remarkably, it has managed
to retain its old-world charm.
Total Number of Rooms: 36 (including
4 suites)
AAA 3 Diamond Rating
Check-out Time: 11 a.m.
Check-in Time: 3 p.m.
We have a 24 hour cancellation policy;
please let us know no later than 2pm
the day before arrival, in order to
cancel your reservation without charge.
Cozy rooms with one full size bed. The
bathroom has a shower stall instead
of a bathtub.
Elegant rooms furnished with either
one queen bed or two full size beds.
Many deluxe rooms also include a sleeper-sofa.
Two room suite featuring a queen size
bed and an adjoining sitting room with
a sleeper sofa.
Modular Phone Hook-Ups with Data-Port
Cable television with Free HBO
Individual Air Conditioning & Heat
Controls
Windows Open for Fresh Air
AM/FM Clock Radio & Alarm
Hair Dryers
Iron and Ironing Board
Smoke Detectors
Voice Mail
Dead Bolt Locks
Separate Section Designated for Smoking
Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Served Daily
Handicapped-Accessible Rooms Available
Wake-Up Calls
Facsimile and Photocopying Services
Available
Adjoining Rooms Available
Free Parking
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