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Conference Location
PLC 33 will be held in two locations this year:
- Friday's panel, associated events, and registration will be held in Claudia Cohen Hall (249 S. 36th St. which is on 36th between Spruce and Locust).
- Saturday and Sunday's sessions 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 .
Copy Center
To make copies, the following copy center is conveniently located:
Campus Copy Center
main office: 3907 Walnut St., 215-386-6410
mini office: 3731 Walnut St., 215-386-6114
Accommodations
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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map in PDF)
There are several lodging options within walking distance of the
conference site. Hotels in Center City are also
reasonably close to campus. Note: Hotel tax is 14% per room per night.
UNIVERSITY CITY ACCOMMODATIONS |
Hotel
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Rates (per night)
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Distance from Jon M. Huntsman Hall
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Comments
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Penn Tower Hotel
34th St. at Civic Center Blvd.
215-387-8333
800-356-PENN
FAX: 215-386-8306
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(Call hotel for rates)
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10 min. walking
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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)
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International House
3701 Chestnut
(215) 387-5125
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$70 (single w/shared bath)
$90 (double)
$115 (apartments)
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7 min. walking
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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
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Internet: $186
(check internet and call for best rates)
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10 min. walking
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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
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Internet: from $179
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5 min. walking
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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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Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast
3300 Baring Street
215-387-6065
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from $150
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10 min. walking
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Spruce Hill Manor
3709 Baring Street
215-472-2213
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from $150
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10 min. walking
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The Gabes Bed & Breakfast
4520 Cehster Avenue
215-662-1918
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from $115
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15 min. walking
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Inn Between Bed & Breakfast
321 S. 46th Street
215-748-7757
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from $100
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15 min. walking
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CENTER CITY ACCOMMODATIONS |
Hotel
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Rates (per night)
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Distance from Jon M. Huntsman Hall
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Best Western
501 N 22nd Street
215-568-8300
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$100
Penn affiliate: $90
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Approx 30 min. Multiple SEPTA connections.
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Parker Spruce Hotel
261 South 13th Street
800-994-5515
215-735-2300
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$37-$53
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10-15 min. by #21 bus; 5-min. walk to bus stop
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Rodeway Inn
1208 Walnut Street
215-546-7000
800-228-2000
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From $99
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10-15 minutes by #21 bus
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Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel
1701 Locust Street
215-735-6000
800-333-3333
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from $209
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10 minutes by #21 bus
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The Windsor Suites
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215-981-5678
1-877-784-8379
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Penn rate: from $119
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10 minutes by taxi
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Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard Marriott
21 North Juniper Street (at Filbert)
215-496-3200
888-887-8130
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Internet: from $159
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10 minutes by #21 bus
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Latham Hotel
135 S 17th Street
215-563-7474
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Internet: from $119
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10 minutes by #21 bus
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Alexander Inn
12th and Spruce Streets
215-923-3535
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$99-159
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10-15 minutes by #21 bus
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Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
1201 Market Street
215-625-2900
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Internet: from $189
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10-15 minutes by #21 bus
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Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
215-627-1200
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Internet: from $149 (Loews website)
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10-15 minutes by #21 bus
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Omni Hotel at Independence Park
401 Chestnut Street
215-925-0000
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Internet: from $189
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20-30 minutes by #21 bus
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The Rittenhouse
210 West Rittenhouse Square
215-546-9000
800-635-1042
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Internet: from $260
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5-10 minutes by #21 bus
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OTHER OPTIONS |
You may find hotels farther from campus with cheaper rates. The cheapest one
on campus is International House. 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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Transportation
Public Transportation:
Taxis:
From Center City, a taxi to campus takes 5-10 minutes depending on traffic.
From University City, taxi queues in front of hotels are reliable places to find taxis.
Parking:
There are several public parking lots on/near campus. See
this
map.
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.
GETTING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT:
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:
Lady Liberty Transportation, 215-724-8888 ($8 each way for Penn Tower guests; inquire
when making hotel reservations)
Penn Express, 215-223-1887
Philly Shuttle, 215-333-1441
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.
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