Located in hip Fishtown, its design showcases historic elements like the tall sash windows, oak staircase and marble floors, while breathing new life into the space with elegant furnishings and local artwork. Chief among the additions is a tree-lined outdoor courtyard with a heated pool and a darkly intimate cocktail lounge.
National Geographic Traveller, October 2025The historic building that became this chic, 47-room hotel blends in with the neighboring row homes.
Travel + Leisure, April 2025The 50 rooms and suites are decorated in a style that’s both warm and minimalist, memorably mixing modern and antique elements. Add an interior courtyard, complete with a heated pool, and this is arguably the neighborhood’s first proper, full-featured boutique hotel
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Hotels Own Introduction
In the Heart of Fishtown, Where History Finds Its Voice
Tucked into Philadelphia’s eclectic Fishtown neighborhood, Anna & Bel is a soulful retreat housed within a lovingly restored 18th-century women’s asylum. This former sanctuary—originally "The Mansion House," built in 1769—has lived many lives: a refuge for indigent widows, a retirement home known as Penn Home, and now, a design-forward hotel that balances past and present with effortless grace.
A Living Tribute to Art, Story, and Style
The reimagined property honors its roots with guidance from the Philadelphia Historical Commission, preserving historic elements while infusing the space with modern comfort. Local art, feminine energy, and vintage details speak to the building’s layered past. Inside, every room is a study in quiet luxury—timeless design meets contemporary flair through bespoke furnishings, soft textures, and calming palettes.
Urban Escape, Reimagined
Hotel Anna & Bel offers more than just a place to rest. Guests enjoy access to thoughtful amenities, including a heated outdoor pool, wellness-focused spaces like a sauna and fitness room, and a destination restaurant and bar that reflect Fishtown’s dynamic culinary scene. From sunlit balconies to poolside lounging, every corner is crafted for connection, restoration, and inspiration.
Where Every Stay Writes a New Story
This is a place where historic walls hold space for modern experiences. Discreet, attentive service and curated in-room amenities elevate each moment, making Anna & Bel not just a hotel, but a chapter in your own story—rooted in heritage, redefined by you.