Venue & Accomodations

Pennsylvania Convention Center

1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone number: 215-418-4700 or 1-800-428-9000

The Pennsylvania Convention Center (PACC) is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. For more information about the Pennsylvania Convention Center, please visit www.paconvention.com.

Accommodation

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: (215) 627-1200
Fax: (215) 231-7305
Toll Free Reservations: 1-888-575-6397

Located in the heart of the city, steps away from the historic district, shopping, restaurants and sports arenas, our hotel in Philadelphia is ideally situated for exploring the surrounding area. Just minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport, and Amtrak's 30th Street Station, the Loews Hotel is directly across the street from the Pennsylvania Convention Center offering guests convenient and accessible Philadelphia travel. Use the Philadelphia map and directions provided below to make your trip as simple as possible.

Room Rate - $199 +15.2% tax per night
Please let the reservations department know that you are with the IQPC – Cold Chain event and book before September 6, 2011 to ensure the special rate. Note that you are eligible for the group rate 3 days pre and post conference, based on availability.

Parking (Subject to change): Valet Parking, $36 plus tax per day maximum plus 20% City Parking Tax

The Loews Philadelphia Hotel has sold out on particular nights during the Forum week. See below for available dates. And scroll down further for alternate accommodation.

Loews Philadelphia Hotel
9/24 - sold out
9/25 - 90%
9/26 - sold out
9/27 - sold out
9/28 - 92%
9/29 - 65%

DIRECTIONS:
I-95 from the North (Trenton, Betsy Ross Bridge):

• Follow 95 South to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia)
• Follow signs for 676 West
• Continue on 676 to the Broad Street exit
• Make first left onto Vine Street
• Follow Vine to third light (12th Street) and make a right
• Pass the Convention Center
• Cross Market Street
• Entrance and valet parking on right-hand side.

I-95 from the South (Delaware, Maryland, Philadelphia International Airport):

• Follow 95 North to exit 22 (Central Philadelphia)
• Follow signs for 676 West
• Continue on 676 to the Broad Street exit
• Continue onto 15th Street
• Follow 15th Street through seven traffic lights (City Hall on left)
• Continue around City Hall
• Make right onto Market Street
• Drive to 12th Street (Loews Hotel is on the right)
• Make right onto 12th Street
• Entrance and valet parking on right-hand side

From the NJ turnpike (New York) and Ben Franklin Bridge (Cherry Hill, NJ):

• Follow New Jersey turnpike South to exit 4 (Camden/Philadelphia)
• Follow 73 North to 38 West to 30 West
• Follow signs for Ben Franklin Bridge
• Staying in center lane, follow signs for Vine Street/Local Traffic
• Follow Vine Street to 12th Street
• Turn Left onto 12th Street
• Continue approximately four blocks
• Pass Convention Center
• Cross Market Street
• Entrance and valet parking on right-hand side

From 76 East:

• Follow 76 East to exit 344 (676 East)
• Continue on 676 to the Broad Street exit
• Follow signs for Vine Street/Local Traffic
• Continue on Vine to the third light (12th Street)
• Turn right onto 12th Street
• Pass Convention Center
• Cross Market Street
• Entrance and valet parking on right-hand side

Accommodation

Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
21 N Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 1-215-496-3200
Toll Free: 1-800-682-4087
Website: www.marriott.com

A PIECE OF PHILADELPHIA HISTORY!! The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown hotel opened after a grand $75 million restoration, recapturing the grandeur of its 1926 origins and placing it among the premier downtown Philadelphia hotels. Unlike other downtown Philadelphia hotels, our 18-story, 498-room hotel is listed on the "National Register of Historic Places" and stands as a charming testament to time with unique architectural details. Catering to both business and leisure travelers, our elegant historic downtown Philadelphia hotel is ideally located in the "Heart of Center City" across from City Hall, 1 block to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and within walking distance of the Financial & Historic Districts, Avenue of the Arts and renowned restaurants and shopping. For business or leisure travel to Philadelphia our historic hotel will exceed your expectation

Group Rate - $159 + 15.2% per night
Please identify you are part of the IQPC – Cold Chain event to ensure the special rate. Note that you are eligible for this rate three day prior and three days post the event based on availability.

Reservations Telephone – (215) 496-3200 or (800) 682-4087

Please make your reservation before September 23, 2011 in order to ensure you are eligible for the group rate.

Parking

• Valet parking, fee: 45.6 USD daily
• Off-site parking, fee: 32 USD daily
• Valet Parking $38 Usd Plus Tax. No Oversized Vehicles

Area Airports

Philadelphia - PHL

• Phone: 1 215 937 6937
• Hotel direction: 10 miles SE
• Driving Directions: Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 676 West (Central Philadelphia) and exit at Broad Street (Route 611). Stay in the left lane and take the first left turn onto Vine Street. Continue on Vine Street to 12th Street and turn right. Proceed to Market Street and turn right. Follow Market Street toward City Hall and the hotel will be on the right immediately after the first traffic light.

This hotel does not provide shuttle service.

• Courtesy phone available
  
• Alternate transportation: Lady Liberty Transportation; fee: 10 USD (one way) ;on request
  
• Estimated taxi fare: 29.00 USD (one way)

Other Transportation

Bus Station: Greyhound Bus Station (0.3 miles E)
Subway Station: Blue Line (0.1 miles S)
Train Station: Amtrak 30th St Station (1.5 miles W)
Car Rentals: Car Rental nearby: Hertz, 1-215-492-2951