The Ancestry Inn in Philadelphia, PA

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The Ancestry Inn

The Ancestry Inn is six miles from the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, Pa. The inn is located four blocks from Fairmount Park, which runs along the banks of the Schuylkill River and features amphitheaters, biking trails and the oldest zoo in the country, the Philadelphia Zoo. The Woodmere Art Museum is four miles from the inn.
The Victorian-style inn, built in 1870, features a parlor with a crystal chandelier and a fireplace. Complimentary, continental breakfasts are served daily, and dinner is available by request.
The Ancestry Inn offers four guestrooms, located on the second-floor of the house. One room includes a private bathroom, and all feature unique décor.

Surrounding Area

10 MILES FROM DOWNTOWN

Room Information - The Ancestry Inn

Bed Type:  Short Description: Ancestry suite - shared bathroom Long Description: One knotty pine four-poster bed. Second floor. Shared bathroom. Fireplace. Refrigerator. Cable TV. Sitting area.  Bed Type:  Short Description: Ravenell suite - shared bathroom Long Description: Two double beds. Second floor. Shared bathroom. Bed Type:  Short Description: Country willows room - shared bathroom Long Description: One brass queen bed with canopy. Country-style quilts. Second floor. Shared bathroom. Refrigerator. Cable TV. Sitting area. Bathrobes. Floral decorations.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Fireplace
Floors - 2
Guestrooms - 4
Hotel Built - 1870
Hotel Renovated - 1986
Minimum check-in age - 18
No elevators
Photo identification required

Star rating: 2

Check in time is 4:30 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Fairmount Park - 4 blocks
Schuylkill River - 4 blocks
Woodmere Art Museum - 4.0 miles
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania - 6.0 miles
Philadelphia Zoo - 6.5 miles
Downtown Philadelphia - 10.0 miles
Philadelphia International Airport - 17.25 miles

Driving Directions - The Ancestry Inn

310 W. Duval St., Philadelphia, Pa.
From Philadelphia International Airport:
Approximate distance to the property is 17.25 miles.
Drive west on Tinicum Island Rd. toward Scott Way.
Turn slightly right onto Scott Way.
Turn slightly right onto I-95 North.
Turn slightly right onto Industrial Hwy./PA-291 East.
Continue to follow PA-291 East.
Turn left onto S. 26th St./PA-291 East.
S. 26th St./PA-291 East becomes I-76 West.
Take exit 340A toward Lincoln Dr./Kelly Dr.
Merge onto City Ave. West.
Take the exit on the left toward Lincoln Dr.
Turn slightly right onto Lincoln Dr.
Turn right onto W. Johnson St.
Turn right onto Greene St.
Turn right onto W. Duval St.