Hampton or Embassy - parking

I%26#39;m planning just one night in Philadelphia with my son (15) and nephew (16) and trying to get the best deal for a hotel and am taking parking into consideration. What%26#39;s the deal with parking? It sounds like no CC hotels include it, but is it cheaper at either the Hampton or Embassy Suites? I%26#39;m leaning towards Embassy Suites because heaven forbid anyone share a bed but I prefer Hampton%26#39;s in general - we could probably get a roll away. Are they done the construction at Embassy Suites?

Hampton or Embassy - parking

According to the hotel websites, Embassy Suites has valet parking at $34 per day (in and out privileges) the Hampton has valet for $23 and self park for $20 (self park ilkely does not include in and out privilege).

Another factor to consider is that Embassy Suites includes breakfast, not sure whether Hampton has a package that includes it.

As to your question on renovations, I would suggest calling the hotel directly.

What are you planning to see while in Philly as that might also influence your choice of hotel location?

Hampton or Embassy - parking

Thanks for your reply. I%26#39;m thinking mostly of doing the historical section - Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, Constitution Center, etc but also going to the Reading Terminal Market and perhaps a museum. Not planning to drive once we get in town. Hampton is offering an ';Al Capone package'; http://www.gophila.com/C/Places_to_Stay_(Hotels_in_Philadelphia)/314/Hotel_Packages/315/U/Al_Capone_Package_at_the_Hampton_Inn/2883.html which might be interesting to the boys.

The tour of Eastern State Penitentiary should be a great activity for your teen boys...note that tix are ordinarily $12 so you can factor in your savings.

Also the Hampton is closer to the historic sights that you want to visit. Be aware that there may be some construction going on in that area for the Convention Center expansion.

I see you found GoPhila. There%26#39;s the overnight package on there which includes 2 nights parking, usually on very good rates...

All else being equal, I%26#39;d go with the Hampton for location. Parking is a little cheaper and you can grab breakfast inexpensively at the Reading Terminal if the hotel doesn%26#39;t offer it (I am almost certain they offer the basic Hampton continental breakfast).

I saw the two night package, but am not interested. Nephew has flight home on Saturday. The only reason we%26#39;re thinking of spending the night is to avoid the drive home Friday night and then drive back down to the airport on Sat.

I am now considering taking the train in and just leaving the city late. I live in Lehigh county and it%26#39;s been suggested to drive to Fern Rock and catch a direct train into the city from there. Good idea? Is this a safe area to leave the car in if we come back around 11 pm?

No, Fern Rock is definitely NOT a safe place to leave your car, especially if you are returning at night. Very bad idea.

Fern Rock = very much bad idea. It%26#39;s not a nice place overnight.

At the hampton inn, you could park in the Parkway garage at 12th and filbert for around $18 per day, no in and out.

Okay, Fern Rock is out. We%26#39;re now talking about parking at Lansdale. I%26#39;m looking at the Septa map and it looks like we have to change trains, but husbands co-worker says we don%26#39;t. Do I get off at Market Street East? Is that the stop near the Reading Terminal Market?

No, you do not have to change trains (it is the R5), but I am not thrilled with the Lansadle station. It%26#39;s much, much better than Fern Rock, but not as good as Doylestown. I would do Doylestown if possible (also the R5).

Market East Station is right at Reasing Terminal Market. If you exit onto Filbert St. it%26#39;s immediately across the street. If you exit onto Market, it will be around the block, 12th and Filbert.

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