First Union Center/Wachovia Center (large arena) - 2 miles Veterans Stadium - 3 miles University of Pennsylvania - 6 miles Art Museum - 6 miles Parkway Museums - 7 miles Franklin Institute/Academy of Natural Science - 7 miles South Street - 7 miles Penn's Landing - 7 miles Reading Terminal Market - 7 miles Liberty Bell - 10 miles Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Approximate driving time is 5 minutes and distance is 1 mile. Driving directions from PHL: Follow signs to get on I-95 north, then take Exit 13. Bear right onto Island Ave and the hotel is on the right. Getting there: The hotel offers 24-hour courtesy shuttle service from the airport. Use a courtesy phone in Baggage Claim to arrange a pickup. Getting around: SEPTA commuter rail ($5–$15; fees subject to change without notice) is a good way to get into the downtown area. Guests can take the hotel's airport shuttle and catch the train at Airport Station. Taxis are also available, or guests may prefer to rent a car. |