An array of sounds emanates from Citizens Bank Park -- from guitar solos to the crack of a bat -- as the 43,000-plus stadium is the staging ground for major sporting and entertainment events in Philadelphia. Opened in 2004 and spread across 21 acres, the ballpark is home to the Philadelphia Phillies, and is in the same complex as the Wells Fargo Center and Lincoln Financial Field, which host the city's other professional sports teams. Although the park is a 15-minute drive from Philadelphia’s city center, an assortment of hotels are nearby.
Across the street from the stadium, Holiday Inn Stadium has an outdoor swimming pool and sports bar and restaurant. Complimentary perks include one-way shuttle service to the airport and weekday newspapers. The hotel also offers a Philadelphia Phillies package complete with free beers at the hotel bar, free transportation to and from the airport and late checkout on game days. Just two minutes from the stadium, Ramada Philadelphia Southwest provides free shuttle service to and from the airport. You'll also receive complimentary continental breakfast during your stay. The on-site sports bar is open late daily and has flat-screen TVs and a pool table.
Stay near the Philadelphia International Airport, approximately 5 miles from the ballpark. The Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport features a burger bistro, cafe and coffeehouse. Stay on the club level and you'll receive free breakfast, evening appetizers and drinks in a private lounge. Aloft Philadelphia Airport has a host of recreational amenities scattered throughout the premises, including video games, pool tables, a jogging track and indoor pool. The hotel has a bar with live music and DJs in the evening. Both hotels provide free round-trip shuttle service to the airport.
Set in the city center near Rittenhouse Square, about 3 miles from the stadium, the Latham Hotel is a boutique hotel housed in a historic 1907 building. Lavish accommodations include high-end toiletries and plush linens. Pets weighing 30 pounds or less are allowed for a fee. You can also rent a chauffeured luxury car through the hotel. Choose from an assortment of accommodations at the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, from suites with views of the city to executive rooms with plush terry bathrobes. The hotel has an on-site hair salon and a spa which provides in-room treatments such as massages and facials. The hotel also has a tavern, coffee bar and steakhouse.
Book a stay in a hotel along the Delaware River, about 3 miles from the stadium. Penn’s View Hotel is an upscale boutique hotel where elegant guest rooms include such amenities as whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. The hotel is also home to a gourmet Italian restaurant and wine bar which offers more than 800 different labels annually. Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing has an elevated indoor pool with sweeping views of the river and city skyline. Bikes are available for rent from the front desk on a half- or full-day basis. The hotel permits dogs weighing 50 pounds or less or two dogs with a combined weight of 75 pounds or less for a fee.
