suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas; upgraded suites have wet bars and microwaves. the spanish restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as all-day drinks. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a business center with workstations and printers, and 12 meeting rooms. stylish rooms offer free wi-fi, desks and flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, plus minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. other amenities include a fitness center and valet parking (fee). this historic upscale hotel is a 3-minute walk from the philadelphia convention center and 2 miles from mutter museum Philadelphia International Airport 17 min
The Franklin Institute (8 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Independence National Historical Park (7 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Eastern State Penitentiary (9 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Franklin Square (13 min) Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. Philadelphia Museum of Art (8 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Elfreth's Alley (9 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Rodin Museum (7 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Barnes Foundation (8 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Philadelphia City Hall (1 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Independence Hall (8 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia Zoo (12 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Liberty Bell (7 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Rocky Steps (7 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Reading Terminal Market (4 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Love Park (5 min) Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture. |