University of Pennsylvania Workshop Travel & Lodging Information 

Travel 

Directions By car from the airport to the school are: Follow signs for I-76 West/Center City Philadelphia. Take G. Platt Memorial Bridge; at bottom of bridge be in the left lane so you can make a left turn at light to access I-76 West; take this road for approximately 1/2 mile, go through an underpass which turns curves to the left and brings you onto I-76W. Continue for approximately 2 miles, staying in left lane; take exit #40 (South Street exit). At top of ramp, make a left turn, go 2 lights and then turn right. This places you on 33rd Street. The first intersection is Walnut Street. (The Moore School is at this intersection.) See also: http://www.upenn.edu/fm/map/dir.html 

If you rent a car at the airport, there are inns and motels around the airport area. (See accommodations below.) 

Transportation from airport to hotels near the University: 

Train - Septa train leaves every 30 minutes (i.e. 6:09, 6:39, ... 12:39). 
The fare is $5.00 one way. Leave train at "University Station" and walk west on South Street to 33rd and Walnut. 

Limo/Vans - i.e. Lady Liberty @ $10 one way. Arrangements can be made at baggage claim service desk. 

Cabs - Any cab will bring you to University area. Rate $20 one way. 

University Parking: 
Closest parking lot is at the 33rd Street cross-section (Franklin Field yellow blinking light). 

Other parking locations: 
Sheraton Hotel, 36th & Chestnut Streets ( lot entrance 34th St). 
Penn Tower Hotel, 34th and Civic Center Blvd. 
Parking lot at 34th and Chestnut St 
See also: http://www.upenn.edu/fm/map/park.html  
 

Lodging

Sheraton University City 
36th and Chestnut Streets 
Philadelphia, PA 19104 
215-387-8000 
They also have van/limo service from the airport to the hotel at a cost of $8 one way. This limo service can be accessed at the airport baggage claim service desk phone by dialing *27. 

Penn Towers 
34th and Civic Center Boulevard 
Philadelphia, PA 19104 
215-387-8333 

Holiday Inn 
17th and Market Streets 
Philadelphia, PA 19103 
215-561-7500 

The International House 
37th and Chestnut Streets 
Philadelphia, PA 19104 
215-387-5125 
Suite of 10 rooms with a community bathroom/kitchen @ $54/night.  Non-refundable deposit will be required. 

Other hotels/motels around the airport area are: 
Courtyard by Marriott, 8900 Bartram Ave. (near Airport) - 
215-365-2200 

Days Inn-Airport, 4101 Island Ave. 215-492-0400 ($119/single or 
double) 

Comfort Inn Phila. Airport, 53 Industrial Hwy., Essington - 
610-962-0700 ($87/single; $97/double) 

Embassy Suites-Airport, 9000 Bartram Ave. 215-365-4500 ($174 
S/D) (only has 15 rooms available for nights of June 23/24) 

Philadelphia Airport Hilton, 4509 Island Ave. 215-365-4150 

Eating, Culture Events, Entertainment, Nightlife 

http://www.libertynet.org/ln/map.html