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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
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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 |
Penn Tower Hotel
34th St. at Civic Center Blvd.
215-387-8333
800-356-PENN
FAX: 215-386-8306
10 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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International House
(A student dormitory that rents available rooms for conferences.)
3701 Chestnut
(215) 387-5125
10 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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Sheraton
36th & Chestnut
(215) 387-8000
(800) 325-3535
10 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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Inn at Penn
3600 Sansom Street
215-222-0200
800-445-8667
5 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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Cornerstone Bed & Breakfast
3300 Baring Street
215-387-6065
15 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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Spruce Hill Manor
3709 Baring Street
215-472-2213
15 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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The Gabes Bed & Breakfast
4520 Chester Avenue
215-662-1918
20 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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Inn Between Bed & Breakfast
321 S. 46th Street
215-748-7757
20 min. walking from Claudia Cohen Hall
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CENTER CITY ACCOMMODATIONS |
Best Western
501 N 22nd Street
215-568-8300
Approx 30 min. Multiple SEPTA connections
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Radisson Plaza Warwick Hotel
1701 Locust Street
215-735-6000
800-333-3333
10 minutes by #21 bus
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The Windsor Suites
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
215-981-5678
1-877-784-8379
10 minutes by taxi |
Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard Marriott
21 North Juniper Street (at Filbert)
215-496-3200
888-887-8130
10 minutes by #21 bus
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Latham Hotel
135 S 17th Street
215-563-7474
10 minutes by #21 bus
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Alexander Inn
12th and Spruce Streets
215-923-3535
10-15 minutes by #21 bus
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Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
1201 Market Street
215-625-2900
10-15 minutes by #21 bus
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Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
215-627-1200
10-15 minutes by #21 bus
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Omni Hotel at Independence Park
401 Chestnut Street
215-925-0000
20-30 minutes by #21 bus
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The Rittenhouse
210 West Rittenhouse Square
215-546-9000
800-635-1042
5-10 minutes by #21 bus
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Hampton Inn Center City Philadelphia
1301 Race Street
215-665-9100
5-10 minutes by #21 bus
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The Independent Philadelphia Hotel
1234 Locust Street
267-765-1104
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:
The 21 bus runs west on Walnut Street and returns east
on Chestnut Street. It will drop you off at 36th and Walnut.
The Market-Frankford 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 $1.45 each.
For weekend schedules, maps, and information on other routes, refer to the SEPTA website.
Taxi:
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 ($7.00) 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 $30-$35 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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