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Wyndham Philadelphia at Franklin Plaza

Address - 2 Franklin Plaza 17th & Race Sts pa Philadelphia 19103.

  High-tech high-rise on the edge of Center City
  • Built in 1980, this 26-floor hotel is Philly's tallest, and is located within 1 block of the downtown business district.
  • Each of the 757 rooms is fully wired with high-speed Internet, a cordless phone, Sony PlayStation, and ergonomic seating.
  • Guests work off dinner from the on-premises steakhouse at the ample health club, where use of an indoor pool is complimentary.

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    DRIVING DIRECTIONS AND ATTRACTIONS
    Pennsylvania Convention Center - 0.5 miles
    Franklin Institute - 0.5 miles
    Rodin Museum - 0.5 miles
    Academy of Natural Sciences - 0.5 miles
    Chinatown - 0.5 miles
    Philadelphia Museum of Art - 1 mile
    Fairmount Waterworks - 1 mile
    Boathouse Row - 1 mile
    Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 1 mile
    Independence Hall - 1.5 miles
    Liberty Bell - 1.5 miles
    National Constitution Center - 1.5 miles

    Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 9 miles.

    Driving directions from Philadelphia International Airport: Follow signs to take I-95 north. Take Exit 22 (Rte 676 west/Central Philadelphia) and take Rte 676 west. Take the first exit (Broad St/Central Philadelphia), and turn right on Spring St. Turn right on 16th St, and the hotel is on the left.

    Getting there: The best option from the airport is the Lady Liberty shuttle ($5–$15), which serves several area hotels. Taxis ($16–$25) are also available. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

    Getting around: There are several attractions within a short walk of the hotel. For other destinations, SEPTA rail is a good option, with both subway (less than $5) and commuter rail ($5–$15) stations near the hotel. City buses (less than $5) and taxis are also available. (All fees subject to change without notice.)

    Convention center nearby
    Full-service health spa nearby
    In business district
    In city center
    Water nearby

    ROOMS
    The hotel's 757 traditionally decorated guestrooms each offer Serta pillowtop mattresses, a work area with an ergonomic desk chair, and high-speed Internet access for a per-night charge. Rooms facing east have a partial skyline view of City Hall. Rooms facing west overlook flag-lined Ben Franklin Parkway and the Philadelphia Art Museum.
    Wheelchair accessible
    Voice mail
    Air conditioning
    Bathroom telephone
    Bottled water in room (complimentary)
    Cable/satellite TV
    Climate control
    Clock radio
    Coffee/tea maker
    Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
    Designer toiletries
    Desk
    Extra towels, linens, bedding
    Hair dryer
    Housekeeping
    Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    In-room safe
    Internet access - dial-up
    Internet access - high speed
    Multi-line phone
    Non-smoking rooms
    Pay movies
    Premium bedding
    Smoking rooms
    Telephone
    Television
    Video-game console

    DINING
    Shula's Steak House - Named for the famed Dolphins coach, this upscale meat and potatoes restaurant serves large portions of Angus Beef and seafood specialties such as live Maine lobsters.

    No Name Lounge - Located within Shula's Steak House, this cocktail lounge specializes in cigars and martinis.

    Terrace - Airy and easy to find, this American restaurant serves simple breakfasts and lunches.

    Lobby Lounge - Popular with the post-meeting crowd, the atriumÆs bar offers snacks and cocktails all day long.


    SERVICES
    What to expect: A spacious atrium befitting a big-city hotel leads the eye skyward, up an oblique escalator to two open mezzanines, and back down again to airy, art-filled nooks for lounging and dining. Popular among business travelers and conventioneers, this urban hotel is also well-placed for visitors interested in exploring the nearby art and science museums and historic Boathouse Row.

    Amenity highlights: An impressive health club with a sky-lit indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, sundeck, and outdoor track is available free of charge to hotel guests. For an additional daily fee, visitors are granted access to the clubÆs racquetball, half-basketball, and rooftop tennis courts, aerobic and weight-training equipment, as well as classes in Pilates, Tang Soo Do, cross-training, step aerobics and yoga.

    Insider tip: Less than a mile away, two scenic drives border the Schuylkill River ù West River Driver and Kelly Drive. On weekends from spring through fall, the ôdrivesö come alive with bikers, runners, rollerbladers, walkers and picnickers. Both riverbanks provide excellent spots for watching rowing teams practice and race in crew competitions.

    Aside from the full-service health club and fitness center, the Wyndham complex also includes a nail and hair salon, a morning coffee kiosk and a nearby souvenir shop.
    Wheelchair accessible
    Wake-up calls
    Turndown service
    Translation services
    Swimming pool - indoor
    Rollaway beds
    Room service (limited hours)
    Safe-deposit box - front desk
    Secretarial services
    Security guard
    Spa or sauna
    Spa services on site
    Spa tub
    Suitable for children
    Swim-up bar
    Swimming pool
    Restaurant(s) in hotel
    Porter/bellhop
    Photocopy machines
    Parking (valet)
    Parking (surcharge)
    Number of rooms: 757
    Multilingual staff
    Maid service daily
    Limo or Town Car service available
    Internet access in public areas - surcharge
    Health club
    Hair salon
    Gift shops or newsstand
    Fitness equipment
    Fax machine
    Express check-in/check-out
    Dry cleaning service
    Doorman/doorwoman
    Currency exchange
    Cribs available
    Conference room(s)
    Concierge services
    Computer rental
    Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    Coffee shop or café
    Cell phone rental
    Catering
    Business services
    Business center
    24-hour front desk
    Air-conditioned public areas
    ATM/banking
    Audio-visual equipment
    Babysitting or child care
    Banquet facilities
    Breakfast available (surcharge)
    Bar/lounge


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