other amenities include an indoor pool, a fitness center, a sauna and a steam room. . suites add separate living rooms, and an upgraded suite has a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a coffeemaker. grab-and-go breakfast is complimentary. the elegantly decorated rooms include free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs. in a brick-and-marble, georgian revival-style building in the city center neighborhood, this polished, upscale athletic club with guest rooms is less than a minute's walk from the nearest subway station and a mile from the liberty bell. there's also a casual pub and grill, as well as an informal cafe serving light bites Philadelphia International Airport 16 min
Eastern State Penitentiary (9 min) Gothic-style prison-turned-attraction with tours of Al Capone's cell, exhibits & a haunted house. Liberty Bell (8 min) Last rung in 1846, this 2,080-pound icon of freedom features a biblical inscription & a famed crack. Philadelphia City Hall (6 min) Big, ornate municipal building with clock tower capped by 11-m. statue of city founder William Penn. Love Park (5 min) Bustling urban plaza featuring a geyser-like fountain & Robert Indiana's well-known Love sculpture. Independence National Historical Park (8 min) This landmark-filled park covers 20 city blocks with museums, Independence Hall & the Liberty Bell. Independence Hall (9 min) Georgian hall where the Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution were debated & signed. Barnes Foundation (13 min) Paintings by artists including Picasso & Renoir, African sculpture, Native American textiles & more. The Franklin Institute (15 min) Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium. Rocky Steps (8 min) Iconic stairs from the movie Rocky providing tourists a popular photo-op & views of the city. Philadelphia Museum of Art (9 min) Majestic space with famed entry staircase featuring Renaissance classics & special exhibits. Elfreth's Alley (12 min) This picturesque cobblestone street is known as the oldest continuously inhabited road in America. Philadelphia's Magic Gardens (14 min) Funky folk art venue provides mosaicked galleries, a sculpture garden maze & educational programs. Rodin Museum (9 min) Indoor/outdoor sculpture museum with the largest collection of Auguste Rodin's work outside Paris. Reading Terminal Market (11 min) Famous indoor farmer's market offering diverse fare, housewares & area specialties since 1892. Philadelphia Zoo (13 min) 42-acre Victorian zoo has 1,300+ animals, educational & family activities & summer kids’ programs. |