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Logistics
We are pleased to announce that this year's Wharton
Latin American Conference will be held at the Pennsylvania
Convention Center. Located in the heart of Philadelphia,
this historical landmark will provide the surroundings and
atmosphere to help make our conference a success. Visit the
Philadelphia Convention Center web site for information about the conference
venue, including facilities, directions, and parking.
The dress code for the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the Wharton Latin
American Business Conference is Business Casual.
Questions? Contact Fabio
Frischer for all logistics questions.
The
Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19107
Driving
Directions
By Rail: Take the Amtrak's Northeast Corridor
to 30th Street Station. For more information about Amtrak,
log onto www.amtrak.com or call
(800) USA-RAIL. For cost-conscious students traveling from
New York or New Jersey, NJ Transit and SEPTA offer a more
affordable ticket ($24 roundtrip). Take NJ Transit to Trenton.
At Trenton, transfer to SEPTA. For more information about
this alternative route, please log onto www.septa.com.
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Recommended
Hotels in Philadelphia:
CONVENIENT TO THE UNIVERSITY
| THE
INN AT PENN
Four star hotel directly
across from the University |
| Address |
3600 Sansom Commons
Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| Tele |
215-222-0200 |
| Web-site |
Inn
at Penn |
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| Room Type |
Penn
Rate* |
| Single/Double |
$ 169 |
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* Room must be paid with a Hotel Authorization form in order to get the "Penn rate".
Visit the Comptroller's Document/Form Library for the appropriate form.
| SHERATON
UNIVERSITY CITY HOTEL
First class
high-rise hotel near the University |
| Address |
36th & Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| Tele |
215-387-8000 |
| Web-site |
Sheraton |
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| Room Type |
Penn Rate* |
| Single/Double |
$ 129 |
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* Room must be paid with a Hotel
Authorization form in order to get the "Penn rate".
Visit the Comptroller's Document/Form
Library for the appropriate form.
| PENN
TOWER HOTEL Superior first class
Tower Hotel located near the University |
| Address |
34th
& Civic Center
Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| Tele |
215-387-8333 |
| Web-site |
Penn
Tower |
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| Room Type |
Penn Rate* |
| Single/Double |
$ 115 |
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* Room must be paid with a Hotel
Authorization form in order to get the "Penn rate".
Visit the Comptroller's Document/Form
Library for the appropriate form.
MID-PRICED HOTELS/DOWNTOWN
Vist Club
Quarters for additional information. Password is
PENN.
| CLUB
QUARTERS
This hotel is located in the heart of
Center City, which offers convenient access
to the University and UPHS, as well as other
Phildelphia destinations. |
| Address |
1628 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
| Tele |
215-282-5100 |
| Fax |
215-282-5001 |
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| Room Type |
Week-end/Holiday/Day |
| Executive |
$
79 |
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| Director |
$
96 |
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| Efficiency |
$
109 |
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| 1 Room Suite |
$
139 |
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| 2 Room Suite |
$
159 |
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2003 Rate* (excluding Penn event weekends**) |
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* for Penn employee families and
personal use on most weekends and holidays. Rates are
based on availability.
**Special rates may apply to Penn even weekends including Penn Relays, Alumni Weekend, Commenement.
Rates do not include taxes. Extended stay rates available upon request.
Rates quoted for single rooms.
When requesting a double room a $13 extra person charge applies to all rates.
Prices do not include tax.
Cancellation/early departure fee-$25 after 5PM day prior
to arrival; 100% after 5PM day of arrival.
Extended stay rates are available upon request.
| THE
RADISSON PLAZA - THE
WARWICK HOTEL
Moderate deluxe distinguished landmark hotel. |
| Address |
1701 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA |
| Tele |
215-735-6000 |
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| Room Type |
Penn Rate |
| Single/Doble -
Standard Rooms |
$ 99 |
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| Single/Double
- Plaza Club Level |
$119 |
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DELUXE PROPERTIES
| FOUR
SEASONS HOTEL
Deluxe elegant eight-story hotel. |
| Address |
One Logan Square
Philadelphia, PA |
| Tele |
215-567-8200 |
| Web-site |
Four
Seasons |
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| Room Type |
Penn Rate |
| Superior Room |
$ 225 |
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| Deluxe Room |
$ 245 |
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| RITZ
CARLTON PHILADELPHIA
Deluxe mid-rise hotel. |
| Address |
Broad & Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19102 |
| Tele |
215-735-7700 |
| Web-site |
Ritz
Carlton Philadelphia |
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| Room Type |
Penn Rate |
| Standard Deluxe
Room |
$ 225 |
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| Executive Suite
or Club Level |
$ 295 |
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| THE
RITTENHOUSE HOTEL
Deluxe high-rise hotel. |
| Address |
210 West Rittenhouse Square
Philadelphia, PA |
| Tele |
215-546-9000 |
| Web-site |
Rittenhouse
Hotel |
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| Room Type |
Penn Rate |
| Superior Room |
$ 210 |
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