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Introduction and Tips to Hotels in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is a fantastic city to visit and explore, so you want to pick the hotel accommodations that are right for you! There are literally hundreds of hotels to choose from in Philadelphia, both inside and outside the historic district. Your hotel choice depends on you and your tastes. Do you just desire a place to rest your head or do you want more luxury options from a hotel?

Some things to consider in choosing a hotel that is right for you are: location, price and transportation/parking options. If you will be traveling to Philadelphia and not have the use of a car, you may want to consider staying in or near the famous historic district. Many of the sights are very close together, and you can easily walk through the historic district and see all the sights that your heart desires! Also in this district is a plethora of restaurants that can easily be reached by foot. In fact, if your goal is to view history, you will probably want to consider walking much of the historic district, as parking is difficult to find and also expensive. Also, there are many types of transportation available to take you to some of the sights which are farther away. There are trolleys, bus tours, the SEPTA subway system, taxi cabs and the duck bus/boat tours. Your hotel staff should be able to easily direct you to the stations for these different types of transportation. You can always rent a car for a day to reach the outlying areas.

Of course, price is another factor in choosing your hotel in Philadelphia. This article will explore favorite hotels in each price range. The writer has chosen the following price range categories: hotels for $75-125/night, hotels for $130-195/night, hotels for $200-295/night and hotels for $300+/night. Surprisingly, you can actually find hotels in each of these price ranges in the historic district and beyond. Many of the hotels in Philadelphia’s historic area are located inside of historic building themselves, providing a quaint accommodation option for you.

Another factor to consider with the price of your hotel is the price of parking, if you will be traveling by car or rent one while you are there. Hotels outside of the historic district and Center City will often provide free parking, but virtually all the hotels inside these districts will charge you for parking or you will have to use a separate paid lot a block or two away. Depending on the hotel, the prices for parking range from $13-$32 per day. This price could catch you off-guard, if you have not planned for this expense.

Another important tip is that you can often find great deals on any of the hotels listed in this article and on many more hotels in the area. Many of them can be found for lower than the average price listed. You may want to go on the individual hotel’s website, to see what offers that they are offering. There are also many websites that compare prices for you and also seek to find the best deals for you. One such website is www.hotelclub.net.

One more tip on choosing your hotel. If internet access during your stay is important to you, remember to check if internet access is available. Most hotels provide some type of internet access; some provide wireless, high speed access and some dial-up service. Some offer service in your room, others only in common areas. Some hotels offer complimentary access and others cover a surcharge. The website for the individual hotel should include all of this information to help you in planning for your trip.

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