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Accommodations

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.

CONFERENCE HOTEL

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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.


NWAV 36 | October 11-14, 2007 | University of Pennsylvania |