ABOUT THE MARRIOT RENAISSANCE PHILADELPHIA HOTEL

One mile from the Philadelphia International Airport and only minutes from downtown Philly, learn more about the beautiful and high quality accommodations at this year’s convention site! 

The Renaissance Philadelphia Hotel is a luxurious, 12-story atrium, 4-Diamond hotel  that provides complimentary parking and shuttle to and from the airport for all guests.  This year’s convention site offers 351 rooms, including 52 Suites, providing you with the finest room amenities, including wireless internet, for a restful sleep before the big day.   Enjoy the complimentary Business Center for those last minute changes: Desktop, Internet, Printer, Fax, Boarding Pass Printing and Photocopier.

 

ABOUT PHILLY

What a better time and place than to have National Convention in the “City of Brotherly Love” – Philadelphia!  (Soon to be the City of ΘΝΞ Love!)  Not only is Philadelphia a trendy, modern, and diverse metropolis, but it is also one of the most important historical cities recognized for the people and events that paved the way for liberty in the United States.  Make sure to visit the following links to get excited and learn about this year’s convention site!

        Official Visitor’s Site for Greater Philadelphia

        How Philadelphia Works (videos about Philly)

        How Stuff Works: Philadelphia City Guide (article)

        The Once and Future City: Philadelphia: Food (Travel Channel video)

        UWISHUNU - Philadelphia from Insiders View

               

        Philadelphia’s Visitor’s Channels (series of videos about Philly)

       

        Philadelphia Travel Show (video)

       

        Philadelphia Travel Video Postcard (video)

        Into Philadelphia (video)

GETTING THERE & AROUND...plane, car, train, bus, metro, trolley, taxi

Several transportation options are available to get to and around Philadelphia during your stay.  Whether you use a plane, car, train, bus, metro, or taxi, you are sure to find your way here and around!  

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves the 5th largest metropolitan area in the United States, accommodating over 32 million passengers.  Twenty-nine airlines offer 650 daily departures to more than 120 cities and 38 international destinations.  PHL is located seven (7) miles from downtown Philadelphia and is easily accessible from several interstates.  In addition, ground transportation to and from the airport is available on on the high-speed train that operates from 5:25 AM until 11:25 PM daily, every 30 minutes, with easy connections to AMTRAK and regional rail lines.

Transportation To and From Hotel

The Renaissance Philadelphia Hotel is a quick one-mile trip from the Philadelphia airport (PHL).  A  complimentary airport shuttle is available upon request when you arrive to the airport by contacting the hotel directly.  Bus service is available for a $2 fee (one way), as is taxi service at an estimated fair of $10 (one way).  Complimentary on-site parking is available at the hotel.  Other transportation options for travel in and around Philadelphia include a local bus station, subway, and train station.

For additional transportation information visit the following websites:

    Marriott Renaissance Philadelphia Airport Hotel - Transportation Information

   

    Philadelphia International Airport - Transportation Information

    Official Visitor’s Site for Greater Philadelphia - Travel Tools

    Official Convention & Visitor’s Site for Philadelphia - Transportation Information        

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Visit the following websites which highlight information about places of worship, dining and entertainment, resources for GLBT, Native American, Hispanic American, Asian American, and African American communities, as well as resources for sisters bringing children, family, and partners.

    Official Visitor’s Site for Greater Philadelphia - Resources for Specific Groups

    Philadelphia Multicultural Affairs Congress