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Discounted conference room rates are only available through
May 17, 2017!
Book your room today using the link blow!
EBLIP 9 is pleased to offer a discounted group rate at the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel in downtown Philadelphia for all registered conference attendees.
The majority of sessions and events will take place on the Drexel University Campus in University City, and the Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square Hotel is a short walk or taxi ride from the Campus.
Click here to reserve your room at our specially negotiated conference rate at the Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia
1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 USA
215-561-7500
The Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia offers a spectacular downtown location that is convenient to whatever brings you to the City of Brotherly Love. Located near world-class restaurants and boutique shopping at ritzy Rittenhouse Square in Center City, the hotel is within the business district and walking distance to many popular Philadelphia attractions, historic landmarks, museums and theaters.
With 445 well appointed guest rooms, 24-hour fitness center and outdoor roof top swimming pool, the Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia is a wonderful location from which to explore all the family-friendly sights and activities the walkable city of Philadelphia has to offer. The Pennsylvania Convention Center, sports venues, universities and hospitals are close by, too.
The guest rooms are spacious and offer complimentary high-speed Internet access, modern amenities and views of the surrounding downtown area. The Executive Club floors feature enhanced amenities as well as a private Club Floor lounge serving complimentary breakfast, evening refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.
Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, Sonesta Philadelphia is pleased to provide all amenities and services necessary for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Hotel amenities include:
The hotel is within a half-mile of Amtrak's 30th Street Philadelphia Station and only eight miles from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), so getting there by plane, train, and car is easy.
Contact the planning committee:
eblip9@drexel.edu