Restored asylum refuge
Sheltered verandas and reading nooks give way to a sunlit living room lounge, where guests linger beside restored fireplaces.
“Hotel Anna & Bel anchors a quiet corner of Fishtown ... in a meticulously restored 18th-century complex that once housed a women’s asylum.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
A preserved eighteenth-century complex that once housed an asylum for single women.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The 50 rooms and suites are decorated in a style that’s both warm and minimalist, memorably mixing modern and antique elements.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on a quiet Fishtown corner, the hotel is steps from indie boutiques, converted warehouse galleries, and Frankford Avenue dining.
The rooms
Rooms pair white brick and warm timber with vintage accents, many opening through French doors onto courtyard-facing balconies.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Mint parasols and loungers frame the heated courtyard plunge pool, set among potted trees and checkerboard paving.
Yoga deck and sauna
Mats are laid across the open-air checkerboard deck for yoga. Inside, an infrared sauna aids recovery.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Bastia serves Corsican and Sardinian dishes in the former chapel. Next door, Caletta mixes aperitivos beside an upright piano.
Upon entering, the reception area establishes an immediate sense of style which pervades the hotel. There are tiled marble floors, a grand oak staircase, and views of the open-air courtyard…
How it began
Dating to 1769, the complex once housed the Penn Asylum for Indigent Widows and Single Women before its modern restoration.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.