Out of Town Guests:
Hotel – Sheraton University City
Our
hotel, the Sheraton University City, is in the heart of the University
of Pennsylvania campus, right across the river from center city.
To book a room at our group rate either call the hotel directly or go
online to…. Our special group rate is $119/ night for a room
with either 1 king or 2 double beds. All rooms have a desktop
computer and WiFi. In order to secure this rate, you have to book
by June 19th 2009.
If you want to book your hotel room, use this link.
FYI…
- If you’re FLYING in to
Philly, there is a special deal with Lady Liberty Transportation
between the Airport and the Hotel for $10 each way. Transportation
is provided at the baggage claim area of each terminal at Zone 8.
Additionally, you can 215-724-8888 in advance to make individual reservations.
- If you’re taking the TRAIN
or BOLT BUS to Philly, 30th Street Station is less than 6
blocks from the hotel.
- If you’re taking GREYHOUND
or the CHINATOWN BUS to Philly, either take a cab to the hotel once
you get in or take SEPTA to 30th Street station, which is
less than 6 blocks from the hotel.
- If you’re RENTING A CAR,
parking at the Hotel is $20 for 24 hours, you can go in and out of the
lot as many times as you want, though.
Car Rental – Enterprise – Details
coming soon
Travel into Philly:
There
are lots of ways you can get into Philadelphia. Here a few of
the more common ones. If you are traveling by one not listed here
(i.e.: hot air balloon, longboat) please feel free to contact us,
and we’ll be happy to help you come up with your travel plan.
- Air – The closest
airport to fly into is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
It is served by most major airlines. There is a special deal with Lady Liberty Transportation between the Airport and the Hotel for $10 each way. Transportation
is provided at the baggage claim area of each terminal at Zone 8, you
can call them from the ground transportation desk upon arrival.
Additionally, you can 215-724-8888 in advance to make individual reservations.
- Train – If you
are arriving by train, come in to Philadelphia 30th
Street Station. 30th Street Station is less than
a 6 block walk from the hotel, and cabs are very simple to find on site.
- Bolt Bus – The
Bolt Bus runs between Boston,
New York, Washington, DC, and Philadelphia, and has a stop at 30th
Street between Market and Chestnut Streets (approximately 6 blocks from
the hotel).
- Greyhound or Chinatown
Bus – These buses both stop in the vicinity of the Market East
SEPTA train station. From there, you should either take a cab
to the hotel or take a SEPTA train to 30th Street Station
(most lines will take you there).
- Car
– The hotel provides covered, lot parking for $20 for 24 hours.
Driving Directions:
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