2 Best Hotels in Brandywine Valley, Pennsylvania

Sleek art deco curves on its exterior and in the hotel lobby, along with photos, survive here as the remaining pieces of the grand Warner Theatre, which filled the space where this comfortable, practical modern hotel was added on in 2012 in the heart of downtown West Chester. The good-size, traditionally furnished rooms (dark wood, carpeting, curtains with a valance, nice mattress) have fairly spacious bathrooms, and amenities include a mini-refrigerator and coffeemaker. What rooms and public areas like the breakfast room and the bar, and even the outdoor terraces, lack in style, they make up by providing convenience and in being fairly new and nicely kept. The hotel's standout feature, though, is its location, with boutiques, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants close at hand.   

Part of a collection of independently owned lodgings, this comfortable, modern, three-story hotel with plushly traditional rooms stands out with a fabulous location that provides easy access to the Brandywine Valley's major attractions in both Pennsylvania and Delaware. Wooden headboards and other furnishings, as well as wall-to-wall carpeting and curtains with valances in neutral tones, may make the rooms feel a bit old-fashioned, but the good beds and furniture are restful after a day of sightseeing (or working). The lobby and areas on the upstairs floors have comfortable sofas and chairs for gathering. Although there are restaurants nearby, the bar and on-property restaurant (closed Monday and Tuesday; no lunch except Sunday brunch) offer American fare at different price points (expensive mains, but there are lower-price options). The fire pit outdoors in season is a nice touch.