Philadelphia

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I found this back in July 2015 as I know this topic has been covered here.  You can search to find the original post if you like, I've copied the summary here.
Keep us posted on your arrival

 
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Posted By: klewedin
This is a summary of the major hobby areas in and around Philadelphia. It has been published several times, and since i can't PM, this public airing is necessary but not the least bit compromising.    
   
 Philadelphia:  
   
 Center City ("CC") is the main business and cultural part of town. This area features many hotels, restaurants of all types, the area’s 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, with some hotels actively cooperating, 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 Philadelphia. 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 desirable as cab service is spotty and public transportation almost nonexistent.  
   
 There are also a few chain hotels near the shopping centers in Deptford where a few providers will set up shop.

My search didn't bring any results up.  Where should I stay when I visit Philadelphia?

Thanks!

I found this back in July 2015 as I know this topic has been covered here.  You can search to find the original post if you like, I've copied the summary here.
Keep us posted on your arrival

 
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Quote:
Posted By: klewedin
This is a summary of the major hobby areas in and around Philadelphia. It has been published several times, and since i can't PM, this public airing is necessary but not the least bit compromising.    
   
 Philadelphia:  
   
 Center City ("CC") is the main business and cultural part of town. This area features many hotels, restaurants of all types, the area’s 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, with some hotels actively cooperating, 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 Philadelphia. 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 desirable as cab service is spotty and public transportation almost nonexistent.  
   
 There are also a few chain hotels near the shopping centers in Deptford where a few providers will set up shop.

Thanks Charlieboy11. I hoped that people would do exactly what you did to make this burg more welcoming to visiting talent.

Don't stay near the airport. It is not a great area.... also not great hotel options or anything nearby aside from the airport.  

Center city has some great hotel options. some of them have added elevator keys recently....  

Westin is no bueno. Hyatt at Bellevue is a great choice and great location.  

Kisses!

klewedin's summary is very good as is Ambers. Hyatt @ the Bellevue is an excellent choice. I saw a provider there and felt it was a good spot from my perspective: no keycard elevator access, plenty of traffic, nice rooms, etc...

It is so helpful of you to mention Hotels, but it is best to PM the names because it can create attention on those hotels

I used to agree that we should be discreet and not mention names but does it really matter? Does anyone really think that the habitués of the demimonde don't meet in every hotel in CC Philadelphia? Really, is this a secret?  Of course not. So I don't think it's wrong to name hotels that have key activated elevators or cute decor or other generic characteristics but to say anything about a particular person or date is out of bounds.

In that same light to post warnings or concerns about a property does the opposite of creating risk: it increases safety.  

Others who differ are welcome to express their view points.

Respectfully, I don't feel it is safe to post specific properties ladies should stay at when touring. SafeOffice which happens to be a good tool for screening and looking up info on different hotels is the way to go. Providers who tour or who have toured different cities are able to post there experience while staying at different hotel. Such as, parking, if key cards are needed, if there are other entrances or exits, etc.  

When posting questions on where I should stay when visiting a city I rather receive PM's, unless it just a response on giving me a general area to stay in.

IMO it's just too much of an added risk.

Steph xoxo

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Klewedin- I do believe it is actually a TER rule to not post specific hotel names.

 
But, again thank you for posting this! It is going to be very helpful on my upcoming trip!

You should thank charlieboy12 who had the good memory and grace to post it to help a visitor.  That's hospitality.

I know that it's a rule, based on common sense, that naming hotels in reviews or even referencing them as specific places for visits, is verboten, but I am not sure that general discussions about hotel accommodations is forbidden.  If you will scroll down you will see a thread about the best hotel bathrooms and there is another with a list of the sexiest hotels in Philly (link below).  For example, do you think that it would be forbidden to discuss the hotels with the best room service, or spas? That is valuable and completely neutral information that is in line with the general informational purposes of the site.

P.S. I looked for a rule and could not find it, but if I am wrong, I will follow the rules.

Hope you have a great time here.  

Posted By: Jamie.Solo
Klewedin- I do believe it is actually a TER rule to not post specific hotel names.  
   
   
 But, again thank you for posting this! It is going to be very helpful on my upcoming trip!

Well, personally I think discussing accommodations in a general way would be okay in my mind- I cannot speak for the way the moderators feel. I agree that specific hotel suggestions are great via pm. Whenever I post on the general board, I am assuming I will get general areas, because I am going to do my specific research on the hotel in that area myself, of course. But, it is always great when a local can share that X area has X interesting point or X hotel has a great room service, or whatnot.  

And, when i said thank you - I was meaning the OP for bringing it up and Charlieboy for providing the information. :)  

Posted By: klewedin
You should thank charlieboy12 who had the good memory and grace to post it to help a visitor.  That's hospitality.  
   
 I know that it's a rule, based on common sense, that naming hotels in reviews or even referencing them as specific places for visits, is verboten, but I am not sure that general discussions about hotel accommodations is forbidden.  If you will scroll down you will see a thread about the best hotel bathrooms and there is another with a list of the sexiest hotels in Philly (link below).  For example, do you think that it would be forbidden to discuss the hotels with the best room service, or spas? That is valuable and completely neutral information that is in line with the general informational purposes of the site.  
   
 P.S. I looked for a rule and could not find it, but if I am wrong, I will follow the rules.  
   
 Hope you have a great time here.  
   
Posted By: Jamie.Solo
Klewedin- I do believe it is actually a TER rule to not post specific hotel names.  
     
     
  But, again thank you for posting this! It is going to be very helpful on my upcoming trip!

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