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LOCATION

The Down Town Club

150 S. Independence Mall West (6th and Chestnut Streets)
11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: 215-925-2040

www.downtownclub.com

ACCOMMODATIONS

Attendees are responsible for arranging their own travel and/or hotel accommodations. Please call the hotels directly to book your reservation.

Accommodations for The GlobalFit Worksite Wellness Summit

Below are accommodations located in Old City Philadelphia:

Best Western Independence Park

235 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2813
(215) 922-4443

Holiday Inn Philadelphia - Historic District

400 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
(866) 539-0036

Sheraton Society Hill Hotel

1 Dock St
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
(866)539-0036

GlobalFit recommends the Omni Hotel at Independence Park for attendees staying overnight for the Summit.
UPDATE: The Omni is currently sold out for May 13th.

Omni Hotel at Independence Park

401 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 925-0000

European-Style Luxury Hotel in Philadelphia

The four-diamond Omni Hotel at Independence Park overlooks Independence National Historic Park and is surrounded by Philadelphia's Society Hill. This European-style luxury hotel in downtown Philadelphia offers elegance and style at its best all within walking distance of the Liberty Bell, U.S. Mint, Independence Hall and the Benjamin Franklin House. Situated just 10 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, the Omni Hotel at Independence Park offers the ideal Philadelphia hotel location.

TRAVEL

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

8000 Essington Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19153

215-683-9840

www.phl.org

Amtrak

2955 Market Street
30th Street Station
Philadelphia, PA 19104

1-800-USA-RAIL

Amtrak Philadelphia

30th Street Station

Local and regional lines (Amtrak, SEPTA, and NJ Transit) trains serve this station. 30th Street Station, a national Register of Historic Places, was built in 1934. It is the largest existing and second most active railway station in America and also features retail shops and a food court.

30th Street Station

PARKING & DIRECTIONS

Parking for The Down Town Club

The Parking Garage is located at 7th & Ranstead Streets (between Market & Chestnut Streets). When you exit the elevators to the street, you will be on Chestnut Street between 6th & 7th Streets. Turn to the left and walk toward 6th & Chestnut Streets.

The Down Town Club is located on the southwest corner of 6th & Chestnut Streets in the Public Ledger Building. Use the 6th Street entrance to the building. The Club is on the 11th Floor.

Directions to The Down Town Club

http://www.downtownclub.com/contact_directions.html

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Valet parking at the Omni Hotel

Overnight Rate: $34
Daily Rate: $27

Directions to the Omni Hotel

http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/PhiladelphiaIndependencePark/MapAndDirections.aspx

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Other parking

Additional lots are available near the hotel and The Down Town Club. They include:

  1. 615 Chestnut Street (Entrance to garage is at 7th and Ranstead Streets; Daily rate is $17.00)
  2. 7th Street (Between Chestnut and Market Streets)
  3. Curtis Building (Entrance to garage is on Sansom Street between 6th and 7th Streets) Note: Sansom Street is between Chestnut and Walnut Streets
  4. Bourse Building (Entrance to garage is on 4th Street near the corner at Chestnut Street)

Visit www.philapark.org for more information on area parking.

GlobalFit provides information about parking and rates as a courtesy. But please note that rate changes may be made at any time at the discretion of parking garage management. Please inquire about the current parking rate before entering a garage.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

www.phillyfunguide.com — a city guide published by the Independence Visitor Center. Also offers discounted tickets to local events.

www.uwishunu.com/ — a Philadelphia blog hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Offers tips from locals on getting the most out of the city.

www.centercityphila.org/life/Guide.php — online guide to Center City events hosted by Center City District and Central Philadelphia Development Corporation. www.gophila.com – regional guide presented by the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation. Lists area events, shopping, and attractions.

www.independencevisitorcenter.com –online home of the official visitor center of the Greater Philadelphia region, offering sightseeing ideas and ticket reservations.