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Getting here and getting around |
PLC 31 will be held at the Jon M. Huntsman Hall (JMHH; 3730 Walnut Street which is at 38th and Walnut), home of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. This state-of-the-art academic center opened in August 2002 and features conference rooms with capabilities for multimedia presentations, laptop hookup and Internet access.
Below you'll find information on making copies, transportation, and accommodations.
If you have any questions about travel arrangements, please contact .
To make copies, the following copy center is conveniently located:
Campus Copy Center main office: 3907 Walnut St., 215-386-6268 mini office: 3733 Walnut St., 215-386-6114
Please note that the rates listed below are mostly from 2004 or 2003, and should therefore only be taken as an orientation towards the relative price of accomodations.
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There are several lodging options within walking distance of the conference site: three hotels and two cheaper dormitory-style places (International House and the Divine Tracy Hotel). Hotels in Center City are also reasonably close to campus. Note: Hotel tax is 14% per room per night.
UNIVERSITY CITY ACCOMMODATIONS | ||||
Hotel |
Rates (per night) |
Distance from Jon M. Huntsman Hall |
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Penn Tower Hotel 34th St. at Civic Center Blvd. 215-387-8333 800-356-PENN FAX: 215-386-8306 |
(Call hotel for rates) |
10 min. walking |
Amenities include dataports; cable TV;
individual climate control; access to University fitness facilities;
covered parking ($9/day); airport shuttle ($8 one-way; inquire when making reservations) | |
International House 3701 Chestnut (215) 387-5125 |
$70 (single w/shared bath) $90 (double) $115 (apartments) |
7 min. walking |
A student dormitory that rents available rooms for conferences.
Desk, chair, and lamp provided. Note: Alarm clocks are not provided and wake-up calls
are not available. Please plan accordingly. |
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Sheraton 36th & Chestnut (215) 387-8000 (800) 325-3535 |
Internet: $186 (check internet and call for best rates) |
10 min. walking |
Internet access via data port and web tv; business services; fitness center; Top Dog Sports Bar and Grille
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Inn at Penn 3600 Sansom Street 215-222-0200 800-445-8667 |
Internet: from $179 |
5 min. walking |
A four-diamond hotel; closest hotel to Jon M. Huntsman Hall. Includes business center (guests have complimentary use of printer, fax, computers; fee for copying); in-room
internet access via web tv, dial up, or DSL; 24 hour fitness center; room service; many in-room extras
(bathrobes, hair dryer, iron, ironing board, toiletries); complimentary USA Today
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CENTER CITY ACCOMMODATIONS | |||||||||||||||||
Hotel |
Rates (per night) |
Distance from Jon M. Huntsman Hall |
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Best Western 501 N 22nd Street 215-568-8300 |
$100 Penn affiliate: $90 |
Approx 30 min. Multiple SEPTA connections. | |||||||||||||||
Parker Spruce Hotel 261 South 13th Street 800-994-5515 215-735-2300 |
$37-$53 |
10-15 min. by #21 bus; 5-min. walk to bus stop | |||||||||||||||
Rodeway Inn 1208 Walnut Street 215-546-7000 800-228-2000 |
From $99
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10-15 minutes by #21 bus | |||||||||||||||
Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel 1701 Locust Street 215-735-6000 800-333-3333 |
from $209 |
10 minutes by #21 bus | |||||||||||||||
The Windsor Suites 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway 215-981-5678 1-877-784-8379 |
Penn rate: from $119 |
10 minutes by taxi | |||||||||||||||
Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard Marriott 21 North Juniper Street (at Filbert) 215-496-3200 |
Internet: from $159 |
10 minutes by #21 bus | |||||||||||||||
Latham Hotel 135 S 17th Street 215-563-7474 |
Internet: from $119 |
10 minutes by #21 bus | |||||||||||||||
Alexander Inn
12th and Spruce Streets 215-923-3535 |
$99-159 |
10-15 minutes by #21 bus | |||||||||||||||
Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
1201 Market Street 215-625-2900 |
Internet: from $189 |
10-15 minutes by #21 bus | |||||||||||||||
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
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1200 Market Street 215-627-1200
Internet: from $149 (Loews website)
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10-15 minutes by #21 bus |
Omni Hotel at Independence Park
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401 Chestnut Street 215-925-0000
Internet: from $189 |
20-30 minutes by #21 bus |
The Rittenhouse
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210 West Rittenhouse Square 215-546-9000 800-635-1042
Internet: from $260 |
5-10 minutes by #21 bus |
OTHER OPTIONS |
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You may find hotels farther from campus with cheaper rates. The cheapest ones
on campus are International House and the Divine Tracy Hotel. Please note,
however, that the areas of South Philadelphia, North Philadelphia, Northeast
Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Bucks
County and New Jersey are significantly farther from campus than Center City.
In many cases, public transportation from these areas to the University is
available, but can be time consuming and costly, and is not available 24 hours
a day. If you choose to stay farther away, please investigate your
transportation and parking options before booking a room.
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The Market Street subway (blue line) runs east to west on Market Street, with stops at 40th, 34th (University of Pennsylvania), 30th, 15th, 13th, and 11th Streets (and others farther east and west).
The 34, 36, 13 and 11 trolleys stop at 36th and Samson Street and 37th and Spruce Streets. You can find time tables and maps here:
One ride on the bus or subway costs $2 (bills and/or coins accepted, exact change required) or 1 token. Tokens are available at the PLC registration table, subway stations, the Penn Bookstore, and some stores, and cost $1.30 each.
Complete list of token sales locations:
West Philadelphia
Center City
Taxis:
Parking:
In addition, metered parking is available on the street. If you choose to park on the street, be advised that parking regulations are strictly enforced. Keep the meter full of quarters or expect a parking ticket. Also pay close attention to signs. On some streets, parking is prohibited during rush hour (e.g. on Chestnut Street from 7-9am and on Walnut Street from 4-6pm). Violators are towed promptly.
For safety reasons, avoid parking on quiet streets near campus (e.g. Samson); break-ins are more frequent there than on busy streets like Chestnut and Walnut. Generally, lots are also safe.
The cheapest lots cost $8-10 for all day. Metered parking costs $1 per hour, 8am-8pm, Monday-Saturday. Guests of the Penn Tower Hotel can park for $9 per day in their parking garage. Non-guests can also park in the garage, space permitting, at a significantly higher rate.
Train: SEPTA operates a regional rail line from the airport to the University Area/Center City. It runs every half hour, and takes 15-20 minutes to Center City. From the baggage claim area, follow signs to the train (there is a stop at each terminal). Purchase a ticket from the machine located near the elevator ($5.50) or from the conductor on board the train. Get off at the University City stop (Convention Ave. at South St.), 30th Street Station (30th and Market Sts.), or Suburban Station (16th Street and JFK Blvd.) depending on where your hotel is. Taxis are available from 30th Street Station.
Shuttle: Information is available at the ground transportation desk located in each terminal near the baggage claim area. Some shuttles that service University City and Center City are:
Taxi: A taxi from the airport to the University City area costs $20-$25 and takes 20 minutes assuming no major traffic problems.
Driving: Directions from the airport to campus, and from nearby cities to campus are available here.