Recommended Hotels for 19–26 July 2006
Conference participants should make their own hotel reservations and are responsible for all costs. Preferred rates have been arranged at the hotels listed below, except for those marked with an asterisk (*), where guests will receive the going rate. You must call the hotel directly to make your reservations and to take advantage of CHF’s preferred hotel rate. In order to receive the preferred rate, mention that you will be attending the "CHF Alchemy Conference." Please note that there is a 14% sales tax on hotels in Philadelphia; the rates below do not include this tax.
Crown Plaza Philadelphia
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: 215-561-7500
Fax: 215-561-4484
CHF rate: $119/night
Distance from CHF: 1.8 miles
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Sheraton Society Hill
One Dock Street (2nd and Walnut Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-238-6000
Fax: 215-238-6652
Contact: Carroll Lawson, 215-238-6626
CHF rate: $158/night
Distance from CHF: 3 blocks
Note: Please book your room by 28 June.
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Penn's View Hotel
Front and Market Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel.: 800-331-7634 or 215-922-7600
Fax: 215-922-7642
CHF rate: $110/night (standard room) or $140/night (premium room), includes continental breakfast
Distance from CHF: 4 blocks
Note: Please book your room by 29 June.
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International House*
3701 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel.: 215-387-5125 or 215-895-6540
Fax: 215-895-6535
Single Room: $65/night
Double Room: $85/night
Apartment: $110/night
Plus $30 nonrefundable processing fee with application. Guests staying on a daily basis must pay entire fee up front upon arrival.
Distance from CHF: 3.5 miles
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Bank Street Hostel*
32 S. Bank Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel.: 215-922-0222
Fax: 215-922-4082
$20/night for members of Hostelling International
$23/night for nonmembers
$2 extra for bed sheets
Distance from CHF: less than 1 block
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Directions to the Chemical Heritage Foundation
Traveling by Airplane
Taxis are available from Philadelphia International Airport for the 11-mile trip to CHF. The rate from the airport to CHF is approximately $20–$25. The SEPTA R1 Airport train stops at each airport terminal and reaches both the 30th Street Station and the Market East Station, where you can change to the Market-Frankford Subway line (see under Traveling by Amtrak). Please see SEPTA online or ask at the airport information desk for schedules and directions. The Center City Hotel Shuttle System, located on the Baggage Claim level of Philadelphia Airport, is another option.
Traveling by Train (Amtrak)
Taxis are available from Philadelphias 30th Street Station for the two-mile trip to CHF.
From 30th Street Station you may also take the Market-Frankford Subway (the Blue Line), which is part of SEPTA, the public transportation system serving the Philadelphia area. Enter the subway at the corner of Market and 30th Streets. Take the eastbound train to the 2nd Street stop. Walk west on Market Street one block until you reach 3rd Street. Turn left onto 3rd Street. Walk one block to Chestnut Street; turn right onto Chestnut. Youll see CHFs main entrance shortly on your right.
Traveling by Car
You can either use our directions or get directions and maps online from MapQuest.
From Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway)
Exit at I-676/US 30 East (Vine Street Expressway). Travel approximately one mile, and get off at the exit for I-676/US 30/Benjamin Franklin Bridge, which brings you onto 6th Street. Stay right as you exit to avoid going over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Follow 6th Street three blocks south to Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street (you will pass the Liberty Bell Pavilion on your right after you turn onto Market). Take Market to 4th Street and turn right onto 4th. Go one block, then turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Traveling South on the NJ Turnpike
Take Exit 4 and follow Route 73 north to Route 38. Take Route 38 west to US 30. Take US 30 west over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge to I-676. Take the 6th Street exit and go south on 6th Street three blocks to Market Street. Turn left onto Market Street (you will pass the Liberty Bell Pavilion on your right after you turn onto Market). Take Market to 4th Street and turn right onto 4th. Go one block, then turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Traveling North on I-95
Take Exit 22, following the signs for I-676 west and Callowhill Street. Take the Callowhill Street exit and go one block to 4th Street. Turn left onto 4th Street and go south about five blocks to Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Traveling South on I-95
Take Exit 22, following the signs for the Historic Area and Independence Hall. Go straight on 2nd Street to Market Street. Turn right onto Market and go two blocks to 4th Street. Turn left onto 4th Street and go one block to Chestnut Street. Turn left onto Chestnut Street. CHF is on the left between 4th and 3rd streets. Please see parking information below.
Parking
Due to the limited availability of parking at CHF, please use the Bourse Garage located on 4th Street between Market and Chestnut Streets. CHF flat rate for the Bourse Garage is $6. Parking validation is available upon request at CHF. Metered street parking is also available throughout Old City, though can be difficult to find.