| decorated in cool tones, the relaxed rooms and 1-bedroom suites offer free wi-fi, ipod docks and flat-screen tvs, plus minifridges, safes, and tea and coffeemakers. breakfast is available. this polished hotel is a mile from the american swedish historical museum, and 7 miles from both liberty bell and independence hall. amenities include a bistro, coin-operated laundry facilities and a convenience shop, plus a 24-hour gym, and meeting and event space. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. some have pull-out sofas and/or separate living areas
Philadelphia International Airport 12 min
Rodin Museum (12 min)
Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Reading Terminal Market (13 min)
Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Independence National Historical Park (11 min)
This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. 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 (12 min)
Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Adventure Aquarium (16 min)
Massive aquarium with a 4-D experience theater plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. Philadelphia Zoo (18 min)
42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Philadelphia Museum of Art (14 min)
Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Barnes Foundation (12 min)
Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Rocky Steps (13 min)
Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Elfreth's Alley (13 min)
This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Eastern State Penitentiary (14 min)
Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Independence Hall (12 min)
Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Liberty Bell (11 min)
Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (15 min)
Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. | 
