The 414-room Airport Marriott is located on site at Philadelphia International Airport, and offers a fitness centre with indoor pool, together with secure parking.
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Philadelphia International Airport Guide (PHL)
Airport info
Code:
PHL
Number of terminals:
7
Timezone:
GMT -4:00
Address:
8000 Essington Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19153, United States
Location:
The airport is located 11km (7 miles) from Philadelphia.
Telephone:
(215) 937 6937.
Here you'll find essential information on Philadelphia International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Airport news:
A 13-year project to replace the existing terminal facilities with two new buildings, and to add an extra runway, was approved late in 2010.
Information:
Airport Information counters are located in all terminals. General 24-hour information and language assistance is available from the Airport Communications Centre (tel: (215) 937 6937or TDD (215) 937 6755), by using any of the white telephones located throughout the airport or by speaking to a receptionist at the passenger assistance counter in the Terminal A baggage claim area.
Website:
www.phl.org Transfer between terminals:
Free shuttle bus services help passengers move between the airport's terminals.
Driving directions:
From Philadelphia city centre, take Interstate 95 (I-95) south to the airport exit, or I-76 east following signs for the airport.
Public Transport
Public transport rail:
Rail: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authority (SEPTA) (tel: (215) 580 7800; www.septa.org) operates the R1 high speed rail line running between each terminal and central Philadelphia. Journey time is around 35 minutes, and the fare is $7). SEPTA also provides transport to Amtrak's 30th Street Station and the Greyhound Bus Terminal.
Public transport road:
Bus: A number of operators offer shuttle van services to and from the airport. Contact Ground Transportation Information (tel: (215) 937 6958) for details.
Taxi: Taxis are available 24 hours from Zone 5 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway; there are also shuttle van/limousine services, available from Zone 7 on the same roadway. Information on ground transportation is available in the baggage reclaim areas (tel: (215) 937 6958).
Terminal facilities
Money:
ATMs (at 17 locations) and several bureaux de change (tel: (215) 365 8350) are available. There is a UPS postal centre between Terminal A East and Terminal B. Mailboxes are located at various points. Data ports and free Wireless Internet access are available in all terminals.
Food:
There are numerous restaurants and cafés situated throughout the airport. For details see www.philamarketplace.com.
Shopping:
The shopping opportunities at the airport are plentiful. Duty-free shopping is available in Terminal A-East and A-West. For more details see www.philamarketplace.com.
Luggage:
A lost property service is available (tel: (215) 937 6888).
Other:
These include medical facilities, a hospitality service for passengers stranded during emergencies and baby-change facilities. A few shoeshine stands are also available, and there is a popular aviation play station for kids.
Airport facilities
Conference and business:
The UPS Store, located on the Terminal A/B connector, offers copying, faxing, shipping and related services for business travellers. The Airport Marriott (tel: (215) 492 9000; www.marriott.com), which can be accessed via the Terminal B pedestrian bridge, has data ports available for public use. America's Cash Express on the A/B Connector offers faxing and notary public services.
Disabled facilities:
These include lifts, elevators, accessible toilets, amplified and TDD telephones, Braille signage and raised numbering on lifts and ATMs. The airport produces a special information leaflet, Getting Around, which can be sent to disabled travellers (tel: (215) 937 5499). Disabled parking is available and all shuttle buses have wheelchair lifts. Hand-controlled vehicles can be hired from all the car rental agencies at the airport. Passengers requiring wheelchairs should contact the airport and inform their airlines prior to travel.
Car parking:
Hourly, daily and long-term garage parking is available in car parks in front of all terminals; short-term parking is available on the ground level. Economy parking is available at the east end of the airport, which is serviced by a free 24-hour shuttle service. Further parking information is available from the Philadelphia Parking Authority (tel: (215) 683 9825; www.philapark.org).
Car rental:
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz and National have desks in Zone 2 outside baggage claim areas. Information phones are also available in baggage claim areas for on-airport car rental agencies.
Airport hotels
Aloft Philadelphia Airport
Aloft Philadelphia Airport is located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Philadelphia International Airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include complimentary high-speed Internet access, a restaurant, bar, and meeting space.
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Comfort Inn Comfort Inn Philadelphia Airport
Comfort Inn Comfort Inn Philadelphia Airport is located 5km (3 miles) from Philadelphia International Airport and provides a free shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre and business services, as well as complimentary parking for guests.
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Courtyard Philadelphia Airport
Courtyard Philadelphia Airport is located less than 1km (0.6 miles) from Philadelphia International Airport and is connected via a complimentary shuttle bus service. The hotel also provides complimentary on-site parking and high-speed Internet access.
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Econo Lodge Philadelphia Airport
Econo Lodge Philadelphia Airport is located less than 3.2km (2 miles) from Philadelphia International Airport and offers a complimentary 24-hour shuttle bus service. The hotel has an on-site fitness centre, and provides business services and free high-speed Internet access.
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Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport
Embassy Suites Philadelphia Airport is located less than 1.6km (1 mile) from Philadelphia International Airport. The hotel has an on-site restaurant and provides business services and fitness facilities.
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Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Airport
Fairfield Inn Philadelphia Airport is located 2km (1.3 miles) from Philadelphia International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include business services, a fitness centre and indoor pool.
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Hampton Inn Philadelphia-International Airport
Hampton Inn Philadelphia-International Airport is located just 1.6km (1 mile) from the airport and is linked via a shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, exercise room, and a business centre.
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Hilton Philadelphia Airport
Hilton Philadelphia Airport is adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport and provides a free 24-hour shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include an on-site restaurant, fitness centre, business services and complimentary parking for guests.
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Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport
Holiday Inn Express Philadelphia Airport is located 5km (3 miles) west of Philadelphia International Airport and is linked via a complimentary shuttle bus service. The hotel has an on-site fitness centre and event space for up to 120 people.
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Sheraton Four Points Philadelphia Airport
Sheraton Four Points Philadelphia Airport is located 1.6km (1 mile) from Philadelphia International Airport and is linked via a complimentary 24-hour shuttle bus service. Hotel facilities include a fitness centre, outdoor pool, business services, and on-site dining.
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