chrisbd1 Posted February 22, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2009 We're crusing out of Philly. How far is it from the airport to the cruise terminal? I want to get a hotel not too far away from the sites but not so far away that transportation to the dock is really expensive. We're planning on flying in the day before and taking in some of the sights. TIA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted February 22, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2009 the cruise ships leave from the old Philadelphia Navy Yard. Its pretty close to the airport( a hop skip and a jump)....there are no hotels right by the Navy yard. The airport hotels are probably the closest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardbigpapa Posted February 24, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Check out CruisePhilly.com. It has alot of information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spender Nui Posted February 25, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Get an airport hotel with service to the airport. There are lots of them. I don't think any of them will take you to the cruise terminal but I doubt it. The cruise terminal isn't too far away if you need a cab. From the airport (right in the terminal) you can take a train into center city Philly. From there all the historical sights are within walking distance. There is also a hop on/hop off bus that can help you with getting around. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted February 26, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Philadelphia Airport Marriott One Arrivals Road Philadelphia, PA 19153 USA Stay right at the Marriott, Right at the PHL Airport, you won't even need a shuttle, you can walk to it from Baggage Claim area indoors. Very easy ! You can also grab the train from right there at the airport into Center City Philadelphia. If you belong to Triple A they have a room for just $129.00 for October 23rd. The rate would be $171.00 if you don't belong to Triple A.. still a good deal in my opinion, Can't beat the location, short cab ride over the bridge to the Naval yard. Jimbo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbd1 Posted February 26, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Thanks everyone. This really helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted February 26, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I disagree with the others. If you want to sight see in Phila, you really don't want to be out by the airport. Assuming you want to see the historic area, you should look for a hotel in that area. Check out http://www.gophila.com/ look for Historic Area, Society Hill locations. If you stay at the airport it will cost you $7 per person each way ($28 r/t for a couple) to get into town, assuming the hotel will take you to the airport and pick you up again. If you stay "in town," it will be a flat rate 28.50 (plus tip) for a taxi into the city. Plus you can walk to a whole host of good restaurants if you stay in town. Either place will require a taxi to the port and the costs will be about the same. Of course you could take the train and stay in town, but it might be problematic schlepping luggage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted March 1, 2009 #8 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Some good hotels in/near the historic district include the Society Hill Sheraton and the upscale Omni Hotel just a block away from Independence Hall. You're going to love checking out our history! :):cool: Don't forget the cheesesteaks. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ Posted March 4, 2009 #9 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Any hotel that will let you park there during the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 5, 2009 #10 Share Posted March 5, 2009 We use this one. Four Points by Sheraton Philadelphia Airport 4101A Island Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 • 1 week free parking (additional days for a fee) • 24 hour roundtrip airport transfers 02/23/09 - 03/01/10 $121.00 Thu-Sun $135.00 Mon-Wed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ Posted March 5, 2009 #11 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Thanks, how much for a cab to the cruise terminal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 5, 2009 #12 Share Posted March 5, 2009 It's only about a 5 mile ride, can't be anymore then 10 to 15 dollars. Jimbo:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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