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Annual
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
What are the
options for transportation between the airport and Four Seasons
Hotel?
I am driving
in, how do I get to the hotel and where can I park my car?
What's the
weather like in Philadelphia during the Annual Convention?
Are there
any helpful Philadelphia sites that can help me plan my trip?
What is the attire
for the Annual Convention?
What are the options for
transportation between the airport and Four Seasons Hotel?
Taxis are plentiful in Philadelphia; available
on the arrival level of the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
floor and at the front entrance of the hotel.
All Taxi rates are based per trip, not per person.
Most taxis can accommodate up to 3 passengers. In some cases certain
vehicle types can accommodate 4 passengers. The rates to and from
the airport and hotel is a flat rate, $28.50 per ride (subject to
change).
The average travel time is 20 minutes. Times provided depend on
the traffic conditions and the time of day or night.
Shared Ride Vans are also available as an alternative
to cabs.
Sedan and Limousine services can be accessed at Zone
6 and Shared ride Van Services can be accessed at Zone 7 on the
Commercial Transportation Roadway. For information regarding transportation,
please visit the Ground Transportation Information desk located
in each baggage claim area. The Ground Transportation Information
representative can assist you by providing a list of transportation
providers that are authorized to travel to your destination.
Private sedan and stretch limousine services are also available
through the hotel concierge service. Please contact them through
the hotel at (215) 963-1500, ext. 2550. Sedans are roughly $126.00
and include tax, gratuity and fuel charge. Limos are roughly $185.00
and include tax, gratuity and fuel charge.
High Speed Rail Line to and from the airport is also
available; please follow the signs in the airport. The cost is $7.00
per person. The stop to get off is Suburban Station. Follow the
signs to the Comcast Center and walk through the Food Court. Go
around the staircase and exit the building on Arch Street and turn
left. Walk to the first light, which is 18th Street and turn right.
The hotel is 2 blocks away on your left. The average time is 20
minutes.
I am driving in, how
do I get to the hotel and where can I park my car?
From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL):
• Follow I-95 North to exit #22 for Central Philadelphia/Route
676 West (left exit)
• Off the ramp, follow Route 676 West (Vine Street Expressway)
to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway/Museum Area exit
• At top of ramp, turn right onto 22nd Street
• Go one block to the first traffic light and turn right onto
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Go through two traffic lights and enter the traffic circle
• The Hotel is located halfway around the circle on the right
at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
From I-76 East (Valley Forge):
• Follow I-76 East and all signs for Central Philadelphia
• Take exit #344 for Route 676 East (left exit)
• Almost immediately you will exit to the right, marked as
23rd Street/Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Follow this exit ramp straight (you will be on Winter Street)
to the third traffic light (the intersection of Winter and 20th
Street)
• Cross the intersection and merge into the traffic circle,
stay right
• The Hotel is located halfway around the circle on the right
at the intersection of 18th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
From New York or New Jersey:
• Take exit #4 off the New Jersey Turnpike
• Follow Route 73 North to Route 38 West
• Follow Route 38 West to Route 30 West
• Follow signs and cross over Benjamin Franklin Bridge
• Over the bridge, follow signs for Route 676 West
• Take Route 676 West (Vine Street Expressway) to Benjamin
Franklin Parkway/Museum Area exit
• At the top of the ramp, turn right onto 22nd Street
• Go one block to first traffic light and turn right onto
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Go through two traffic lights and enter traffic circle
• The Hotel is located halfway around the circle on the right
at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
From North East Philadelphia on I-95 South:
• Take exit #22 for Central Philadelphia/Historic Area
• At the bottom of the ramp, follow signs for Route 676 West
• Take Route 676 West (Vine Street Expressway) to Benjamin
Franklin Parkway/Museum Area exit
• At the top of the ramp, turn right onto 22nd Street
• Go one block to the first traffic light and turn right onto
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
• Go through two traffic lights and enter the traffic circle
• The Hotel is located halfway around the circle on the right
at 18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Valet parking is available at the rate of $49.00 per
night, which includes unlimited in and out for a 24-hour period.
Self parking is available at the rate of $25.00 for a 24-hour period;
however, you will be charged the hourly rate each time you leave
the garage.
What's the weather
like in Philadelphia during the Annual Convention?
Weather Information: The average high temperature
in Philadelphia for October is 66° and the average low is 49°.
This time of the year can produce of significant amount a precipitation,
so come prepared. To view Philadelphia's current weather conditions,
click here.
Are there any helpful Philadelphia sites
that can help me plan my trip?
Philadelphia
International Airport
The Official Convention
& Visitors Bureau site for Philadelphia
Visiting Philadelphia, the
Official Visitors Site
Whether
searching for a restaurant based on most booked, best service, or
notable wine list, opentable.com has what you need.
Philadelphia
Top Picks for Dining according to Zagat.com
Philadelphia College,
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