<p>You folks were so helpful with lodging suggestions when we went to Boston that I am back asking for help with where to stay in Philadelphia. We are planning to visit Swarthmore and U Penn. Would like something moderate in price that’s convenient and gives a flavor for the area. Suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>twinmom - I’m from Philly, so I’ll try to help as best I can. First of all, there’s a thread on page 2 of Parent’s Cafe, which reads “mom-daughter day in Phila.”. Check out the posts - I thought they were very helpful. I even learned some info. from the posts, and I’ve lived here since birth. I guess my question is: what area of the city/suburbs are you thinking of staying - the Penn campus has their own hotel - the Inn at Penn, but as far as Swarthmore is concerned, that’s in the suburbs, so I guess it depends if you want to stay in the city or the suburbs (near Swarthmore). You could stay at the Radnor Hotel, which is right off the Blue Route (476), and it’s not far from Swarthmore as an option.</p>
<p>Have you been to this website? <a href=“http://www.onebigcampus.com/html/index.htm\[/url]”>http://www.onebigcampus.com/html/index.htm\</a>
Has a map of the city with colleges and hotels marked.</p>
<p>Penn Tower Hotel</p>
<p>Civic Center Blvd at 37th Street</p>
<p>The Penn Tower Hotel is located on the edge of the Penn campus, a few blocks from Franklin Field and the Palestra.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.upenn.edu/penntower/[/url]”>www.upenn.edu/penntower/</a></p>
<p>Make sure to mention that you are visiting to get the discount. Every college that we’ve visited where we had to stay at a hotel, the hotels gave us a better rate then AAA.</p>
<p>Many thanks. I will look into all of your suggestions in the next few days. :)</p>