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Housing and Travel
Hotel Accommodations
Host Hotel
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
Phone: +1-215-625-2900
Fax: +1-215-625-6000
Toll Free: +1-800-320-5744
www.marriott.com
Co-Host Hotel
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
21 N. Juniper St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107 USA
Phone: +1-215-496-3200
Fax: +1-215-496-3696
Toll Free: +1-800-228-9290
www.marriott.com
Roommate Service
For assistance in finding a roommate, contact ISSCR headquarters at +1-847-509-1944 or ndaverman@isscr.org.
Your Guide to Philly
Go beyond your hotel room and the convention center – soak up the lively energy of a city rich in history, culture, shopping, sports, dining and family-friendly activities. Explore the customized Web site provided by the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau for ideas and links to the best Philadelphia has to offer.
Be sure to check out their Show Us Your Badge Delegate Discount Pass program; present your 6th ISSCR Annual Meeting badge for great discounts at participating locations around the region.
Air Travel Discounts
Airline reservations may be made through FCm Bannockburn Travel Solutions, the preferred agency for ISSCR meetings. When you call, ask for the group department and identify yourself as an ISSCR 6th Annual Meeting participant. FCm Bannockburn charges a processing fee on transactions but may provide a discount to all ISSCR attendees. International callers call FCm Bannockburn Travel Solutions at +1-847-948-9111, Ext. 3; callers from North America dial +1-866-341-7672.
Transportation to/from Airport
The Philadelphia International Airport is served by all major airlines. The airport is approximately a 15–20 minute drive from either hotel. Lady Liberty provides shuttle service to and from the Philadelphia International Airport and each hotel. Reservations are not required for airport arrivals, but are required for transportation from either hotel to the airport. Service is available from 5:30 a.m. until midnight and costs $10 USD (one-way) per passenger at the time of this printing. For airport arrivals, go to the Ground Transportation counter upon arrival (located near Baggage Claim) and take a ticket from the dispenser on the counter (ticket number will be called when van arrives). Further details can be found at http://ladylibertyshuttle.com/ or at +1-215-724-8888.
Taxis are available for approximately $27 USD each way at the time of this printing.
Parking and valet parking at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown costs $41.40 USD daily with in/out privileges at the time of this printing. Self parking is available for $21 USD/day across the street at the time of this printing. To view a public parking map go to www.paconvention.com/visitors/park.asp.
Directions to the Pennsylvania Convention Center
From the east: Take I-676 west over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and follow signs to Route 611/PA Convention Center onto Vine Street. Turn left onto 12th Street.*
From the west: Take I-76 east to exit 344 (I-676 east). Follow signs for Central Philadelphia. Take the second exit (Broad Street/Route 611) onto Vine Street. Follow sign for Vine Street/PA Convention Center; at the fourth traffic light, turn right onto 12th Street.*
From the north: Take I-95 south to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676). Take I-676 west to the first exit (Broad Street). Follow exit ramp onto 15th Street. Turn left at the second traffic light onto Vine Street and stay to the right following signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Turn right onto 12th Street. *
From the south: Take I-95 north to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia/I-676) (left exit). Take I-676 west to the first exit (Broad Street). Follow signs for Vine Street/PA Convention Center. Turn right onto 12th Street. *
*The entrance to the Convention Center is located two blocks ahead at 12th and Arch streets.
Parking Near the Pennsylvania Convention Center
Download a map or a list of parking lots near the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Foreign Visas
Citizens of many countries are eligible for a visa waiver for entry into the United States, although some visitors will need a visa. Check with the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your country of permanent residence to be certain. Applicants for visitor visas should apply at the U.S. Embassy or consulate in their place of permanent residence. Though visa applicants may apply at any U.S. consular office, it may be more difficult to qualify for the visa outside their country of permanent residence. For more information on obtaining a visa, visit the U.S. State Department's Web site.
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