check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some rooms have sitting areas. theres also a courtyard garden and a banquet hall. across the street from a retail complex with eateries, this understated hotel off us-1 is a mile from saint joseph's university and 6 miles from reading terminal market, an indoor market dating from 1892. parking is available at no extra cost. straightforward rooms with simple furnishings feature complimentary wi-fi and cable tv Philadelphia International Airport 21 min
Boathouse Row (11 min) Scenic riverside site of historic boathouses for rowing clubs dating back to 1853. Independence Hall (14 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Liberty Bell (13 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Eastern State Penitentiary (14 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Please Touch Museum (7 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. Philadelphia Zoo (11 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Fairmount Park (8 min) Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir. Barnes Foundation (13 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Reading Terminal Market (13 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Independence National Historical Park (13 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Rodin Museum (12 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Rocky Steps (12 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Philadelphia Museum of Art (10 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Philadelphia City Hall (13 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. The Franklin Institute (10 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. |