social spaces include a living room-style lobby, an outdoor courtyard and an american restaurant serving starbucks coffee. other amenities include an indoor pool, a kids' pool and an exercise room, plus a free airport shuttle. this modern airport hotel is 4-minute walk from the edge of the john heinz national wildlife refuge at tinicum and a 1. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. contemporary rooms offer free wifi and flat-screen tvs, plus desks and coffeemakers. 4-mile drive from philadelphia international airport. parking is available for a fee. some rooms feature pull-out sofas, as do suites, which add separate living areas and minifridges Philadelphia International Airport 6 min
Elfreth's Alley (20 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Independence Hall (19 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Liberty Bell (18 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Philadelphia Museum of Art (20 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Philadelphia City Hall (19 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Barnes Foundation (19 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Rocky Steps (19 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Eastern State Penitentiary (20 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. The Franklin Institute (17 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Philadelphia Zoo (24 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Independence National Historical Park (18 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Rodin Museum (18 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Please Touch Museum (21 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (22 min) Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. Reading Terminal Market (20 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. |