there's also a 24/7 gym. free loaner bikes are available. glamorous rooms feature period touches, italian linens and marble desks, along with flat-screen tvs and yoga mats. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. in-room spa treatments are available for a charge. suites add soaking tubs; some have separate living areas, pull-out sofas and city views. in a 1907 building adjacent to independence national historical park in the historic district, this sophisticated hotel is a block from the liberty bell and independence hall. a hip rooftop bar offers open-air dining, while a cozy adjacent pub serves classic american food; breakfast is available for a fee Philadelphia International Airport 16 min
Elfreth's Alley (9 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Philadelphia Zoo (17 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Franklin Square (10 min) Centered on a historic fountain, this park offers mini-golf, a classic carousel & a burger joint. Barnes Foundation (11 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Independence National Historical Park (1 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Betsy Ross House (6 min) This landmark was the home of Betsy Ross, the seamstress who sewed the first American flag in 1776. Independence Hall (1 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Philadelphia City Hall (8 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Liberty Bell (2 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Philadelphia Museum of Art (12 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Eastern State Penitentiary (13 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Adventure Aquarium (11 min) Massive aquarium with a 4-D experience theater plus hippos, stingrays & an underwater shark tunnel. The Franklin Institute (11 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Rocky Steps (11 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Reading Terminal Market (9 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. |