Philadelphia, a dynamic place where big city excitement meets hometown charm, awaits your arrival. Famous as the birthplace of "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness," the cradle of liberty offers much more than cobblestone streets and historic landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound in this city and the surrounding countryside. And, of course, the greatest concentration of US history can be found just blocks away at Independence National Historical Park, including the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Best of all, Philadelphia's compact downtown places all of this and so much more within a short walk or cab ride from the Pennsylvania Convention Center and any downtown hotel.

Travel Information

Getting to Philadelphia is convenient and economical! PHL (Philadelphia International Airport) is served by more than 20 national and international airlines, including low-fare carriers such as Southwest Airlines and Air Tran Airways.

The Pennsylvania Convention Center and conference hotels are approximately eight miles from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and can also be accessed from the city's SEPTA rail line. From the airport, take the SEPTA R1 line directly to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and exit at the Market East Station. Amtrak also provides rail service to Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. Upon arrival at the 30th Street Station, transfer to the city's SEPTA R1 line and exit at Market East Station.

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Hotel Information

Please note that the room blocks at the RAPS conference hotels are now closed and the hotels are unfortunately sold out during the conference dates.

For your convenience, RAPS has posted below a few alternate hotels that are close to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Please contact a hotel of your choice to reserve your room. All hotels are located in Philadelphia's historic downtown area and are within walking distance to many historical and cultural attractions, including Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Reading Terminal Market and Avenue of the Arts.

Headquarters Hotel

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hotel Main Number: 1 215 625 2900 (Please do not call for Reservations)
Reservations: 1 800 266 9432 (calling from within the U.S.) or 1 506 474 2009 (calling from outside the U.S.)
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The Philadelphia Marriott Hotel is the 2009 RAPS Annual Conference & Exhibition Headquarters Hotel. It is connected by an indoor walkway to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and to the Reading Terminal Market. It will be the location of the Opening Keynote Address and the RAPS Annual Celebration Reception, as well as the departure point for the Philly Fun-Run.

Additional Conference Hotels

Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
21 North Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Hotel Main Number: 1 215 496 3696 (Please do not call for reservations)
Reservations: 1 800 266 9432 (calling from within the U.S.) or 1 506 474 2009 (calling from outside the U.S.)
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Below are a few suggested hotels close to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Please contact the hotel of your choice to reserve your room.

Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
1201 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: +1 215 496 2700
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Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City-Convention Center
1301 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA USA 19107
Tel: +1 215 665 9100
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Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
1100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA USA 19107
Tel: +1 215 923 0100
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