Philadelphia - Where to Stay

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Opening the new convention center a few years ago caused a hotel building boom that nearly tripled the number of accommodations overnight. Everything is available, from five-star luxury suites to family bargains at inexpensive motels. Bed-and-breakfast establishments can put you in a quiet cozy room a few blocks from your destination. Cabs and public transportation make cars unnecessary for most places, though many hotels provide parking.

Center City ¨C East

Downtown Philadelphia is the destination for most tourists and business travelers. By the Delaware River on the east end of town is Independence Hall at 6th and Chestnut, the Liberty Bell at 6th and Market and most of the sites and museums of early American history are preserved in the Independence Hall National Historic Park. Along the river is Penn's Landing, home to the Seaport Museum, summer festivals and riverfront entertainment spots. Just across the river is the New Jersey State Aquarium, a short (and fun) ferry ride away.

In the other direction, the Pennsylvania Convention Center is at 13th and Market, on the edge of Chinatown. Hotels here, such as the Omni Hotel at Independence Park or the more moderate Alexander Inn, cater to families and travelers needing conference rooms or fully wired workspace facilities. The Market East train station at 11th Street links this part of town to anywhere, including a direct trip to Philadelphia International Airport for $5 one way.

Center City ¨C West

From City Hall, head west to Rittenhouse Square or down Broad Street to the Avenue of the Arts. Hotels on this side of Center City tend to cater to more upscale travelers with luxurious rooms available in the moderate (Latham Hotel) to quite expensive (Ritz-Carlton) range. One thing to note is that since many of these hotels are for business travelers, they frequently have affordable weekend packages available, to fill their slow period.

Airport

Philadelphia International Airport is 10 to 20 minutes from most destinations. Ample parking, a convenient train stop and affordable rates make this a popular spot for tourists and business travelers alike.

There are many chain hotels here, such as Holiday Inn and Mariott. All airport hotels run shuttle buses to Center City. SEPTA runs a train from the airport to stations at 30th, 15th and 11th Streets in Center City. It runs every 20 minutes at a flat rate of $5 and connects with all other trains. Cab drivers are not permitted by law to charge more than $20 for a ride from the airport to anywhere in the city limits.

University City

West of Center City is filled with schools and hospitals. This area is popular with visiting relatives, staying in the Penn Tower Hotel or Sheraton. Hotels along Chestnut and Walnut Streets, between 34th and 38th, are in the moderate to expensive range.

Other Options

The dividing line between the city and the surrounding suburbs has become grayer over the years, as more people have opted to work in town and live elsewhere. Many moderate-priced hotels and bed-and-breakfasts can be found either in the small towns along the way, or right off the two major highways that run through town: I-95 runs north toward New York City, through Northeast Philadelphia, New Hope and Washington's Crossing and south, passing the airport to Delaware and Maryland; Route 76 heads west out of town to popular local towns such as Narberth, Valley Forge and King of Prussia.







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Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia


Brand new old style
 10 Avenue of the Arts
(10 South Broad Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19102
+1 215 523 8000
http://www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/philadelphia/
Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia
RiverLink Ferry


Ferry across to Jersey
 200 S Columbus Blvd
Penn's Landing
Philadelphia, PA 19103
+1 215 925 5465
http://www.riverlinkferry.org/
RiverLink Ferry
Independence Hall


Birthplace of American Liberty
 500 Chestnut Street
(between 5th & 6th Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
+1 215 965 7676 / +1 800 537 7676
http://www.nps.gov/inde/
Independence Hall
Alexander Inn


Quiet neighborhood, good spot
 12th and Spruce Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19107
+1 215 923 3535 / +1 877 2539 466
http://www.alexanderinn.com/
Alexander Inn
Liberty Bell


Renowned American icon
 500 Market Street
(corner Fifth and Sixth streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
http://www.nps.gov/inde/liberty-bell.html
Liberty Bell
Omni Hotel at Independence Park


Luxury hotel in historic district.
 401 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
+1 215 925 0000 / +1 800 843 6664
http://omnihotels.com/hotels/default.asp?h_id=29#
Omni Hotel at Independence Park
City Hall


Billy Penn's hat
 Broad & Market Sts
Philadelphia, PA 19107
+1 215 686 6263
http://www.phila.gov
City Hall
Penn Tower Hotel


University of Pennsylvania location
 Civic Center Boulevard at 34th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
+1 215 387 8333
Penn Tower Hotel
Rittenhouse Square


Tranquil square alive with activity
 1801 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
+1 215 636 1666
Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia International Airport


International air terminal
 8000 Essington Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19153
+1 215 937 6937
http://www.phl.org
Philadelphia International Airport
Pennsylvania Convention Center


Modern, multi-purpose facilities
 1101 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19107
+1 215 418 4700 / +1 800 428 9000
http://www.paconvention.com
Pennsylvania Convention Center
30th Street Station


Main Philadelphia railroad station
 3001 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
+1 215 580 7800
http://www.30thstreetstation.com/
30th Street Station
Penn Center/Suburban Station


Train station by City Hall
 16th St & JFK Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19102
+1 215 580 7800
http://www.septa.org
Penn Center/Suburban Station
Independence Seaport Museum


Waterfront history and art
 211 S Columbus Blvd
(Penn's Landing)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
+1 215 925 5439
http://www.phillyseaport.org
Independence Seaport Museum
Latham Hotel


Rittenhouse Square lofty accommodations
 135 South 17th St
Philadelphia, PA 19102
+1 215 563 7474
http://www.lathamhotel.com/
Latham Hotel
Mariott Hotel - Airport


Directly connected to the airport terminals
 Arrivals Road
Philadelphia, PA 19153
+1 215 492 9000
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=PHLAR
Mariott Hotel - Airport
Holiday Inn - Airport


Airport hotel surrounded by natural attractions
 45 Industrial Highway
Philadelphia, PA 19029
+1 610 521 2400
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/hi/1/en/hd/phlso
Holiday Inn - Airport
Sheraton - University City


Close to Center City and universities
 3549 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
+1 215 387 8000
http://www.philadelphiasheraton.com/
Sheraton - University City
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