Gifford-Risley House Bed and Breakfast

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Charm: Gifford-Risley House Bed and Breakfast in Media offers a historic setting with a beautiful garden and free WiFi. The property features private check-in and check-out services, a concierge, and family rooms. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and amenities such as free toiletries, TV, and work desks. Additional features include balconies, kitchenettes, and sofa beds. Delicious Breakfast: Guests enjoy a continental, American, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast with warm dishes, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, fruits, and juice. Special diet menus are available. Prime Location: Located 16 km from Philadelphia International Airport, the property is a 16-minute walk from Magical Mystery Flights. Nearby attractions include Swarthmore College (6 km) and the Community Arts Center (3.3 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Warwick
Australia Australia
“We absolutely loved our stay here—it is the very definition of a genuine bed and breakfast. Zee and Monica clearly take immense pride in creating a special experience, and it shows in every detail. The house itself is really cute and so...”
Christopher
Australia Australia
“This restored period home oozes charm. Each room is decorated in a different style. We had the Art deco room on the top floor which was very comfortable. The location is also good and the shops and cafes on State Street are a short walk away. The...”
Tarja
Finland Finland
“Upea talo, kauniit ja siistit huoneet, erinomainen aamiainen. A gorgeous house, lovely clean rooms, excellent breakfast and service”
Catriona
United States United States
“The house is beautiful and the owners clearly put their heart and sole into this space. Furthermore, the owners themselves are lovely and very accommodating to specific needs, such as food allergies, room preferences, etc. The rates are...”
George
United States United States
“We had 2 of 3 breakfasts (we had to leave early due to a flight change and missed breakfast on the 3rd morning). Breakfast was fresh and delicious.”
Robert
United States United States
“Monika & Z were gracious hosts. The facilities were uniquely special. Food was great.”
Maryanne
United States United States
“Z and Monica are exceptional hosts! They made us feel extremely welcome. An early breakfast was prepared for us as we had an early departure on our schedule for the day. Thank you so much for an awesome stay in Media, PA!”
Liz
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful welcome from Z to this amazing house. We loved the Renaissance Revival room with its own balcony. The breakfasts were really special with a different cooked dish every morning. Monika and Z made us feel relaxed and at home. The...”
Maureen
United States United States
“The house is so lovely and well kept. The amenities are sterling… shampoo and shower wash of high quality and bath towels very soft. Room clean and cozy. Tea and coffee always available. Breakfast is amazing … fresh fruit juices and homemade...”
Darrell
United States United States
“Beautiful accommodations and the breakfast each morning was exceptional. The owners went above and beyond to make sure our stay was comfortable.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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House rules

Gifford-Risley House Bed and Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 25
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Quiet hours are between 21:00:00 and 06:00:00.