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The conference hotel is located in University City, 3 blocks from the conference site. University City / West Philadelphia also has a few other lodging options within close walking distance. Hotels in Center City are also reasonably close to campus, and are readily accessible by public transportation. Hotels near the airport and outside the city are in general more affordable, but transportation to the conference site can be difficult. Note: Hotel tax is 14% per room per night.
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CONFERENCE HOTEL | |||
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Distance from Huntsman Hall |
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Sheraton University City 36th & Chestnut 877-459-1146 |
fixed rate $179 (1-4 people) Ask for the "NWAV 36 Conference rate". Rate applies for the nights of 10/11, 10/12, and 10/13. To receive conference rate, reservations must be made by 9/11. |
5 - 10 min. walking | The conference block of rooms includes 20 rooms with two double beds, and 10 rooms with queen beds. Attendees are encouraged to make their reservations early. If the conference block fills up, additional rooms may be reserved at the conference rate subject to availability. |
UNIVERSITY CITY ACCOMMODATIONS | |||
There are currently few lodging options on Penn's campus other than the Sheraton hotel. However the following is within close walking distance from Huntsman Hall and at last posting had some rooms available. |
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Inn at Penn 3600 Sansom Street (215) 222-0200 (800) 445-8667 |
$209 for single/double early reservation is recommended to get a good price |
5 min. walking | A four diamond hotel; closest hotel to 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 |
WEST PHILADELPHIA / POWELTON VILLAGE ACCOMODATIONS | |||
Accommodations in West Philadelphia are usually a 15-30 minute walk (or shorter bus or trolley ride) from the campus, and are located in a residential area of Philadelphia where many Penn students and professors live. Powelton Village accommodations are a 10-20 minute walk to campus, and are also located in a residential area of Philadelphia, north of Penn's campus. Most accommodations in these neighborhoods are small hotels and bed and breakfasts. |
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Spruce Hill Manor 331 South 46th Street, 19143 (215) 472-2213 Fax: (215) 472-5885 |
from $155 single/double | 15 min. walking | Bed and breakfast with three full suites (w/ bedroom, bathroom, sitting room and kitchenette). Suites hold a maximum of 4 people. Since there are only three rooms available, reservations should be made early. |
Inn Between Bed and Breakfast 321 South 46th Street, 19143 (215) 748-7757 |
15 min. walking |
$85 - $100 with shared bath $120 - $145 with private bath |
Bed and breakfast with both single and double rooms, with either shared or private bath. Wireless internet access available. |
Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast 3300 Baring Street, 19104 (215) 387-6065 |
$145-$195 | 15 min. walking | Powelton Village bed and breakfast with private bathrooms, flat screen TVs, and wireless internet access. |
CENTER CITY ACCOMMODATIONS | |||
Accommodations in Center City Philadelphia are usually a 20-40 minute walk (or shorter bus or subway ride) from campus, in the downtown area of Philadelphia. Most large chains have hotels in Center City Philadelphia. Below is a (by no means exhaustive) list of some of the more reasonable accommodations in Center City. |
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Alexander Inn Spruce at 12th Street, 19107 (215) 923-3535 (877) ALEX-INN |
$110-$160 | 10-15 min via #21 or #42 bus | Boutique hotel in downtown Philadelphia; breakfast included; parking available in a lot nearby. |
Best Western Center City Hotel 501 N 22nd Street, 19130 (215) 568-8300 |
from $129 | 10 min by taxi | Located in the Art Museum area. |
Rodeway Inn 1208 Walnut Street, 19107 (215) 546-7000 (877) 424-6423 |
$120-$200 | 10-15 min via #21 or #42 bus | |
Holiday Inn Express Midtown 1305 Walnut Street, 19107 (215) 735-9300 |
from $150 | 10-15 min via #21 or #42 bus | |
Hampton Inn 1301 Race Street, 19107 |
from $179 | 10 min subway plus a 5-7 minute walk from subway to conference site | Located slightly north of downtown Philadelphia, close to Chinatown. |
Hotel Windsor 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway (215) 981-5678 (877) 784-8379 |
from $190 | 10 min by taxi | Located in the Art Museum area. |
Double Tree Hotel 237 South Broad Street, 19107 (215) 893-1600 |
from $188 | 10-15 min via #21 or #42 bus | |
Sofitel 120 South 17th Street, 19103 (215) 569-8300 |
from $210 | 10 min by #21 or #42 bus | |
AIRPORT ACCOMMODATIONS | |||
The hotels below are close to the Philadelphia International Airport. From the airport there is a regular commuter train (the Septa R1 train--see here for schedules) that comes every half hour to the University City stop; the one-way fare is $6. The ride takes about 15 minutes, and the walk from Univercity City station to Huntsman Hall is about 15 minutes. Conference attendees who choose to stay in one of these hotels should find out from the hotel if there is regular transportation from the hotel to the aiport. |
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Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport 4101 B Island Avenue (215) 365-6600 (800) 325-3535 |
$135 | ||
Microtel Inn and Suites Philadelphia Airport 8840 Tinicum Blvd, 19153 (215) 492-0700 Fax: (215) 492-4409 |
$70-$95 | ||
OTHER OPTIONS | |||
You may find hotels farther from campus with cheaper rates. Please note, however, that areas known as 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. The Chamounix Mansion Hostel listed below is one such affordable but not very accessible option. |
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Chamounix Mansoin West Fairmount Park 3250 Chamounix Drive Philadelphia, PA 19131-3710 215-878-3676 1-800-379-0017 Fax: 215-871-4313 |
$23, or $20 for HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL and ISIC members | 10 minute drive, or ca. 45 min by bus and walking | A hostel in Fairmount ideal for those who are looking for affordable lodging and who will have a car. Public transportation is available to the hostel, however please note that the SEPTA bus stop closest to the hostel is a one-mile walk away. Detailed transportation information is available off the Chamounix website. |