ACCOMMODATIONS
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAMPUS – WEST PHILADELPHIA
University of Pennsylvania Dormitory Housing: - FILLED UP!
NOTE: The Dormitory Housing location has been changed from Samson Place West to Rodin College House, at 39th and Locust Walk
Sheraton University City Hotel
36th and Chestnut Sts
http://www.sheraton.philadelphiasheraton.com
This is a full-service hotel on the University of Pennsylvania campus, only 5 minutes walk from the conference venue and a short walk from Amtrak 30th Street train station. A block of 30 rooms has been reserved for conference participants at a rate of $179.00/room/night. The hotel features large, comfortable guest rooms with private bath, a heated outdoor pool, and a restaurant.
Rooms can be shared at no additional cost. Each room has two double beds.
Please contact the hotel directly for reservations by April 15, 2007 (toll free 1-877-459-1146; mention Emily Steiner, Department of English, University of Pennsylvania)
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CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA
This is the bustling center of Philadelphia, filled with hotels, businesses, and restaurants, about 25-30 minutes walk and 10-minute bus or cab ride from the University of Pennsylvania. The hotels are generally very expensive, but the Latham is a good deal:
Latham Hotel
135 South 17th Street
http://www.lathamhotel.com, 215-563-7474
This is a lovely hotel surrounded by restaurants, cafes, and boutiques and located just a few blocks from Rittenhouse Square. The Latham offers Penn guests a special price of $119/night.
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SOCIETY HILL
This is a very beautiful area of the city with many historical attractions, including Independence Hall, Colonial brick houses, and cobblestone streets. Most accommodations in that area are very pricey, but the smaller hotels and B & Bs sometimes have good deals.
Society Hill is 35-40 minutes walk from the University of Pennsylvania and a 15-20 minute bus or cab ride.
Thomas Bond House Bed and Breakfast
129 South 2nd Street
215-923-8523.
http://www.winston-salem-inn.com/philadelphia
This is a luxurious,18th-century Georgian townhouse in the heart of Colonial Philadelphia. $125-$190/night.
Society Hill Hotel
301 Chestnut Street
215-925-1919
http://www.societyhillhotel.com,
A very small hotel with restaurant in a lively section of the city. $90/night
Appel's Society Hill B & B
414 Spruce St
215-925-5460.
Private residence with 4 rooms, all with private bath. Minimum stay 2 nights. No frills but a great deal for the neighborhood.
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If you are a graduate student with limited conference funding we may be able to house you with Penn graduate students.
Please contact Rosemary O’Neill at roneill@sas.upenn.edu
If you are a graduate student with limited conference funding we may be able to house you with Penn graduate students.
Please contact Rosemary O’Neill at roneill@sas.upenn.edu