Center City has the best hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.
Best area and hotels to stay at in Philadelphia?
Everytime I visit Philadelphia, I always look for girls in the Center City area. I hope to get to meet you again so we can continue our last rendezvous ;0
Center City has the best hotels, restaurants, shops, etc.
Most visiting clients will be staying there and most upscale locals expect to go there for a session. Cherry Hill, NJ, which is just across the bridge, is also an option. The airport hotels are mostly used by BP girls.
The 2 major roads to KOP are always screwed. @ Least from CC & Delaware it's been in my experience that it can be a quick trip or a nightmare of sitting.
Not much to do out there. A mall. Chain restaurants.
If your renting a car/driving then you might want to consider it. If not then definitely not KOP. Airport is very reasonable and has very nice hotels, some guys like cheap(er) parking or don't want to go into the city.
Center City is great, tons to do, tons within walking distance or a short subway/el/cab ride. Food, shopping, entertainment. Things us ladies love to keep us pretty.
But whatever works best for your clients, there are great hotels in all areas. But as far as the different areas to visit, KOP would be last on my list just for those reasons. There's busts everywhere when people don't screen properly but it seems like KOP has gotten an especially bad rep. I don't judge or believe it myself I think we are our best protection.
Best of luck and send me a PM if you need any hotel suggestions!
I've posted this before, although I thought I had updated it recently. It may be useful.
This is a summary of the major hobby areas in and around Philadelphia.
Philadelphia:
Center City ("CC") is the main business and cultural part of town. This area features many hotels, restaurants of all types, the areas finest museums and cultural points and other amenities. CC is best for businessmen who can break away during the business day. The lack of free parking is an obstacle to some hobbyists, but some of the hotels in the airport area also charge for parking. Another issue is that the better hotels require a key card to activate the elevator, so some maneuvering may be required. As would be expected, hotel prices are generally higher than in the suburbs.
Another city possibility is in the Penn Landing area, near the river front. The Hyatt is the nicest seems to be the nicest hotel along the river and there is nice Sheraton in the nearby Society Hill-Old City area. You are a bit isolated in this part of town but that may not be an issue if you tend to keep to your hotel.
King of Prussia:
Another big Hobby area is King of Prussia ("KOP"). This a western suburban area marked by two large shopping malls, many hotels and restaurants. The downside is that it is a trek for those of who live in CC, the eastern suburbs or New Jersey. Also, LE is most active in KOP, but you see lots of ads for ladies setting up shop there, so who knows for sure?
Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove:
Two other suburban areas receiving more attention are Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove. These areas are east of KOP near the PA Turnpike and also have malls, restaurants and hotels, but less LE activity. Transportation can be a problem in the suburbs, so it would be wise to see what hotels have shuttles to either the airport or the 30th Street Amtrak train station.
Airport:
This is a favorite nesting area for ladies and hobbyists because of its many moderately priced hotels, the availability of free or cheap parking and the relative anonymity of the place. There are few amenities in the area. Travelers can get to CC by hotel shuttle, a train or by cab. There are paid shuttle services that go to the hotels in South Jersey.
New Jersey Suburbs:
The South Jersey towns of Cherry Hill and Mt. Laurel are busy hobby destinations since they are near the New Jersey Turnpike, I-295 and are not far from Ph in South Jersey have some appeal. Traffic seems to be less of an issue and hotel prices are lower. LE in Mt. Laurel is more active than in Cherry Hill. A car is a necessity as cab service is spotty.
There are also a few chain hotels near the shopping centers in Deptford where a few providers will set up shop
