There are many good hotels in the West Philadelphia area west of Interstate 76, which runs through the city. Well-known names and luxury accommodations are available to travelers just minutes from the University of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Zoo and Drexel University. Many other attractions lie just across the Schuylkill River.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia West is a 340-room hotel with a convenient location near I-76 and I-676, between downtown Philadelphia and the suburbs. The hotel offers on- and off-site fitness centers, an indoor and an outdoor pool, a whirlpool, and laundry and dry-cleaning services. For the business traveler, the hotel also has an unstaffed business center with a fax and printer; courier service is also available.
4010 City Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-477-0200
http://www.ichotelsgroup.com
The Hilton Philadelphia City Avenue is a luxury hotel conveniently located within a short drive of historic downtown Philadelphia and 30th Street Station (Amtrak). With 209 guestrooms, the hotel offers impressive views of the Philadelphia skyline.
Rooms feature the new, custom-designed Hilton Serenity Bed with a plush-top mattress and added coil support. The hotel also has a critically praised gourmet restaurant, Delmonico's Steakhouse, with an open-hearth kitchen famous for prime steaks and flawless service, as well as a lounge. The hotel also boasts an executive business center, state-of-the-art fitness room, indoor heated pool, gift shop, car rental agency and ATM to meet all your needs while traveling.
4200 City Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-879-4000
http://www1.hilton.com
The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia is a luxury hotel with many amenities for both leisure and business travelers. On-site features include fitness facilities, an indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, as well as spa services. Limousine service, complimentary overnight shoeshine and one-hour pressing are also on the list of services available. Room amenities include twice-daily housekeeping, down pillows and a complimentary newspaper with breakfast. The Four Seasons also has three dining experiences available: the Fountain Restaurant, the Swann Lounge and the more casual Swann Café.
One Logan Square
Philadelphia, PA 9103
215-963-1500
http://www.fourseasons.com
The 322-room Sheraton Philadelphia University City features the signature Sweet Sleeper beds. It was recently renovated, and every room has high-tech conveniences such as an in-room computer, remote printing capabilities, 37-inch LCD flat-screen television and complimentary wireless Internet access, making it ideal for business travelers. The hotel also has a fitness center, an outdoor seasonal pool with deck and skyline views, and the Sang Kee Noodle House Restaurant.
3549 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
800-596-0369
http://www.philadelphiasheraton.com
Homewood Suites Philadelphia is the ideal home away from home for extended-stay and short-term travelers. Its 131 one- and two-bedroom hotel suites feature fully equipped kitchens with cookware and utensils, two 27-inch remote control televisions with DVD players and on-demand movies, work desks and dining tables, Hilton Serenity Beds and Wi-Fi. Guests are treated to the complimentary Suite Start hot breakfast and on weekday afternoons are offered the Welcome Home manager's reception of light snacks and beverages.
4200 City Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-966-3000
http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com
The 238-room Hilton Inn at Penn on the University of Pennsylvania campus is conveniently located near the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Veterans Affairs Hospital. With amenities such as wireless Internet, refreshment centers and a state-of-the-art fitness facility, it also has an award-winning restaurant, the Penne Restaurant and Wine Bar, service homemade pasta fresh daily.
The Hilton Inn at Penn
3600 Sansom St.
Philadelphia, PA 9104
215-222-0200
http://www1.hilton.com
