Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Hotel Information

We have set aside blocks of rooms at two hotels: the Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown (Center City) and the Chestnut Hill Hotel (Northwest Philly). Rooms are available from May 5th to May 10th. You should plan on reserving your room a month in advance to take advantage of the discounted rates. See below for more information on each hotel, and please let us know if there are problems or questions. - Helen & Noah

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Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown

21 N. Juniper Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Reservations: 1-800-321-2211


This Marriott chain hotel is 1 mile from the wedding reception location, or a 20-minute walk. It is located in Center City near the Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown, numerous touristy things, shopping and dining, and public transportation. To get to the party, the options are to drive 12.5 miles or to catch the R8 Chestnut Hill West train from Suburban Station to Allen Lane Station. The hotel is holding rooms with 2 double beds and king beds from May 5 to 10 for $146/night under the “Cheung Shusterman wedding room block.” Reservations must be made by April 7.


Links:

Hotel’s website

Reserve a room with 2 full-size beds

Reserve a room with 1 king bed

Map of hotel location

Directions from hotel to reception (walking)

Directions from hotel to party (driving)

SEPTA R8 Schedule


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Chestnut Hill Hotel

8229 Germantown Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19119

Reservations: 215-242-5905


The Chestnut Hill Hotel is a quaint historical hotel located in the Philadelphia neighborhood of Chestnut Hill. It is 1.5 miles from the after party, our house, and the trail run, and 3 blocks from the R7 and R8 train stations where you can take a train to Center City in 30 minutes. The drive to the reception is 12.5 miles and takes 20-45 minutes depending on your luck with the Schuylkill. The hotel is holding rooms with two full-size beds or one queen bed under the “Cheung Shusterman wedding block." Reservations must be made by April 5. The price is $141/night for two+ nights or $169 for one night. Parking and continental breakfast are included, but note that there are 4 bakeries within a few blocks of the hotel.


Links:

Hotel’s website

Map of hotel location and directions to hotel

Directions from hotel to reception (driving)

Directions from hotel to party (driving)

SEPTA R7 Schedule

SEPTA R8 Schedule


Note: Because a major regatta will be held along Kelly Drive on 5/8, avoid taking Kelly Drive at least during the day.



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