some have pull-out sofas. wi-fi is available (fee). club rooms offer access to a lounge with free continental breakfast and evening appetizers. parking and a breakfast buffet are offered (surcharge). check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. the bright rooms feature flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers, minifridges, and microwaves. there's an informal restaurant/bar, plus an indoor pool, a hot tub and a fitness center. off interstate 76, this casual hotel is 5 miles from both the elmwood park zoo and the morris arboretum Philadelphia International Airport 29 min
Independence Hall (23 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Liberty Bell (22 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Reading Terminal Market (22 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Rodin Museum (20 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Eastern State Penitentiary (22 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Please Touch Museum (18 min) A spacious environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions plus an on-site cafe. The Franklin Institute (19 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Philadelphia Museum of Art (19 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Barnes Foundation (21 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. Fairmount Park (19 min) Historic, big park with walking trails, sports fields, gardens, public art & a reservoir. Philadelphia City Hall (21 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Valley Forge National Historical Park (15 min) Trolley & ranger-led walking tours are offered at this Revolutionary War site with miles of trails. Philadelphia Zoo (19 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. Independence National Historical Park (21 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Rocky Steps (20 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. |