The King of Prussia shopping mall is one of the biggest shopping malls in America. The mall opened in 1963 and is home to seven department stores and over 400 stores and restaurants. When combined with stores in the neighboring King of Prussia Plaza, the mall is the biggest on the East Coast. Several hotels are within walking distance of the mall, providing convenience and comfort for visitors.
The Crowne Plaza features 225 room with luxuries like high-speed Internet and LCD TVs. Its fitness center features a whirlpool, sauna, indoor swimming pool and exercise equipment. The on-site restaurant, Stirling's, has Mediterranean-based dishes, a large wine list and atmosphere provided by a piano player.
Crowne Plaza Valley Forge
260 Mall Boulevard
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-265-7500
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This Holiday Inn has 155 rooms and offers high-speed Internet throughout the hotel, a business center, fitness center and whirlpool. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and nearby restaurants include Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Maggiano's Italian Restaurant and Rock Bottom Brewery. Golfing and tennis opportunities are offered within five miles of the hotel.
King of Prussia
260 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-768-9500
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This Marriott hotel is directly across from the King of Prussia mall and offers guests access to the Bally Total Fitness Center attached to the hotel, which features an indoor pool, running track, weight room, sauna and whirlpool. A continental breakfast and high-speed Internet are included in the room rate. The hotel does not have an in-house restaurant but many dining opportunities are within walking distance, including Creed's Seafood and Steaks, Sullivan's Steakhouse and Champp's Sports Bar and Grill.
Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia
258 Mall Blvd.
King Of Prussia, PA 19406
610-337-0700
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This Clarion Hotel has a shuttle available for shoppers. The hotel includes high-speed Internet, a daily paper, a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Some rooms have balconies, wet-bars and pull-out sofas. The on-site restaurant, Coopermill Harvest, is open all day and serves American food. The Valley Forge National Park, Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary and Philadelphia Museum of Art are some of the area's other attractions.
Clarion Hotel Park Ridge
480 North Gulph Road
King of Prussia, PA 19406
610-337-1800
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