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Room blocks are available at the following 2 hotels in Philadelphia. Please call the hotel directly at the number indicated and refer to the group name to receive the reduced room rate and make your reservation. The deadline to reserve your hotel room is August 15, 2007. We anticipate the room blocks to fill very quickly, so make your reservation today! Reserve your room early because we can not guarantee rooms will still be available by this date.

 

 Inn at the Union League                     

 140 South Broad Street

 Philadelphia, PA 19102

 Reservations: (215) 587-5570

 Group name: Tetraplegia Meeting

 Room Rates: Standard Room: $195

                   Suites: $209

 *Room rates at the Union League include a hot buffet breakfast Monday - Friday, 7:00-10:00am, and Saturday-Sunday, 8:00-11:00am.  Room rates not inclusive of 7% sales tax.  Guests may cancel a reservation until noon on the day of arrival without incurring a one-night charge.

Sofitel Philadelphia
120 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 569 8300

Fax (215) 564 7459

Reservations: CLICK HERE or call 800 SOFITEL

Group Name: Tetraplegia Meeting

Room Rates: Deluxe King Non Smoking $249.00*

* Third 3rd and fourth 4th persons in room with two double beds are $20.00 per night/per person additional. Room rates do not include local taxes and fees, which are 14%. All the deposits for the individual reservations are fully refundable if the room reservation is cancelled by 4:00p.m. on the guest’s arrival date.  Should an attendee of the group cancel his or her room reservation after 4:00p.m. on their arrival date, one night’s room revenue will be non-refundable.  This constitutes a no-show reservation and the reservation fee becomes the property of Sofitel Philadelphia.

 

TRANSPORTATION
Daily transportation will be provided from the Philadelphia Sofitel to Shriners Hospital for Children. If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle, please contact the program office at mcj@mcjconsulting.com.

 

Bussing Schedule
    
Pre-Course: Monday, September 17, 2007
  6:30 AM Pick-up at Sofitel Philadelphia
Destination Shriners Hospital for Children
  4:45 PM Pick-up Shriners Hospital for Children
Destination Sofitel Philadelphia
  6:20 PM - 9:00PM Shuttle between Sofitel Philadelphia and The College of Physicians of Philadelphia: Mutter Museum
Course: Tuesday, September 18, 2007
  6:30 AM Pick-up at Sofitel Philadelphia
Destination Shriners Hospital for Children
  12:45 PM Pick-up Shriners Hospital for Children
Bus 1: Destination Sofitel Philadelphia & Reading Market – Center City
Bus 2: Destination South Philadelphia – Home of Philly Cheese Steak
  Wednesday, September 19, 2007
  6:30 AM Pick-up at Sofitel Philadelphia
Destination Shriners Hospital for Children
  5:15 PM Pick-up Shriners Hospital for Children
Destination Sofitel Philadelphia
  Thursday, September 20, 2007
  6:30 AM Pick-up at Sofitel Philadelphia
Destination Shriners Hospital for Children
  2:30 PM Pick-up Shriners Hospital for Children
Bus 1: Destination Sofitel Philadelphia
Bus 2: Destination Philadelphia International Airport (Free: sign-up at registration desk)

ENTERTAINMENT: VISIT PHILADELPHIA!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a beautiful city and historical landmark in America’s history. We encourage you to extend your stay and use your allotted free time to experience this amazing location. Please visit the below websites to help plan a memorable and exciting trip. Or visit the meeting website for discounted tour tickets available for $20.00 each – COMING SOON!
www.gophila.com
www.visitpa.com
www.philadelphiausa.travel

 

GOOD EATS!  

Restaurants in Philly 

Don't miss out on one of Philadelphia's main attractions. The food! Here are a few recommendations from .the locals. (based on proximity and personal experience).

 

  1. Le Bec-Fin   $$$$

    1. French, outstanding.  Jacket required. 

    2. 1523 Walnut St.; 215-567-1000

    3.  

  1. Buddakan   $$

    1. Asian style, excellent

    2. 325 Chestnut St.;  215-574-9440

     

  1. Striped Bass  $$$

    1. Seafood, creative

    2. 1500 Walnut St;  215-732-4444

 

  1. Cuba Libre  $$

    1. Cuban, exciting venue

    2. 10 S. Second St.;  215-627-0666

 

  1. Barclay Prime  $$$

    1. Excellent steakhouse

    2. 237 S. 18th St.;  215-732-7560

 

  1. Brasserie Perrier $$$

    1. French, scaled down Le Bec-Fin

    2. 1619 Walnut St.;  215-568-3000

 

  1. Alma De Cuba $$

    1. Cuban, elegant, high-end

    2. 1623 Walnut St.;  215-988-1799

 

  1. Melograno $$

    1. Tuscan / Italian, casual, BYOB

    2. 2201 Spruce St.;  215-875-8116

 

  1. Susanna Foo $$

    1. French-Asian, known for “food-art”

    2. 1512 Walnut St.;  215-545-2666

 

  1. The Continental $

    1. Retro-diner, casual, great martinis

    2. 138 Market St.;  215-923-6069

 

  1. Morimoto $$$

    1. Neo-Japanese

    2. 723 Chestnut:  215-413-9070

 

  1. Amada $$

    1. European, bohemian, BYOB

    2. 217 Chestnut St.;  215-625-2450

 

  1. Capital Grille  $$$

    1. New York style steakhouse, great wine list

    2. 215-545-9588

 

  1. Vetri $$$

    1. Italian

    2. 1312 Spruce St.;  215-732-3478

 

  1. Fountain Resttaurant  $$$

    1. New-French-Continental, in the Four Seasons, jacket required

    2. 1 Logan Sq.;  215-963-1500

 

  1. Fork $$

    1. Bistro, excellent

    2. 306 Market St.; 215-625-9425

 

  1. Southwark Cafe $$

    1. Another excellent Bistro

    2. 215-238-1888

 

  1. Audrey Claire$$

    1. Corkage Fee: none,  Excellent, unpretentious.

    2.  276 S 20th St (215) 731-1222

 

  1. Dmitri’s

    1. Specializes in Greek style seafood

    2. No reservations taken. 795 S. 3rd St (215) 625-0556

 

  1. Koi Japanese Restaurant

    1. The best sushi, house maki rolls and tempura in the City (you have to try the Northern Liberty Roll!). Zagat's top sushi restaurant!

    2. 604 N. 2nd Street (215) 413-1606

 

BYOBs (Bring your own bottle) (some charge a “corkage” fee, but opportunity to bring your favorite, and pay less than restaurant prices for beverages).  Many in the city.  List chosen for proximity and personal experience.

 

 

THE “TO-DO” LIST

Attractions in Philly

 

1.     Philadelphia Museum of Art

 

2.     Rodin Museum

 

3.     Franklin Institute

 

4.     Independence Hall / Liberty Bell

 

5.     Constitution Center

 

6.     Barnes Museum (available only on the weekends.  Spectacular impressionistic collection.  Tickets required – must be ordered in advance.)  Check web site.  www.barnesfoundation.org/r_main.html

 

7.     Philadelphia Flyers Ice Hockey (pre-season exhibition game)

 

8.     South Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich: Pat’s and Gino’s.  Voted “most unhealthy food you can eat” by many.  Anticipate a busload of attendees.  Recommend you practice how to order before you arrive. Lessons for those interested upon request.
   

 

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