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2009 Annual Conference and Meeting
Accommodations/Travel

Conference Location

Sheraton Society Hill entrance

Join your ACHE colleagues on America's most historic mile...

The Sheraton Society Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania



The 2009 ACHE Conference and Meeting will be held at the Sheraton Society Hill in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Sheraton Society Hill Lobby Atrium

"The Sheraton Society Hill lets you take a step back in time to the birth of America. Situated alongside Independence Hall and Philadelphia's other icons of freedom, Society Hill has retained its deep roots to the past. With beautiful 18th Century architecture, time-perfected hospitality and an atmosphere that reflect its historical significance, the hotel has emerged as the city's premier place to stay."

Hotel attractions and services

  • 365 guest rooms and suites
  • Fully equipped fitness center
  • Heated indoor pool and whirlpool
  • High-speed internet throughout the hotel
  • Three great choices for dining, in addition to room service
  • Over 17,000 square feet of flexible space for meetings and social events

** New ** Our conference rate of $179 per night has been extended to October 31!

Reserve your room today

Transportation Options to the hotel:


Taxi (readily available by baggage claim): 32.00 flat rate (not including gratuity) to/from hotel/airport (each way).

Lady Liberty Shuttle (also available by the baggage claim area): $10.00pp each way

Travel from the Philadelphia International Airport • Reservations are not required for airport arrivals. Service is available from 5:30am until 12:00 midnight • Shuttles depart the PHL airport approximately every 10-15 minutes.

•Upon Arrival please proceed to the Ground Transportation Counter (located in Baggage Claim) - Register with the counter attendant (ticket number will be called when van arrives) • Dial 27 from the ground transportation counter phones (in Baggage Claim) and inform dispatcher of destination and number in party (please call after luggage is claimed) • The ground transportation counter employees will then coordinate you outside to your Lady Liberty Shuttle van.

•Lady Liberty Shuttles pick up outside baggage claim at ZONE 7.

•For departure from the hotel to the airport, it is suggested that guests call Lady Liberty shuttle to confirm a pick up at the hotel, or arrange for the concierge/front desk/ doorman to make the arrangements and confirm pick up.

Travel to the Philadelphia International Airport • Call 215-724-8888 to make a reservation in advance.
• Recommended pick-up time is at least 2 to 2.5 hours before departure time for domestic flights.
• Recommended pick-up time is at least 3 to 3.5 hours before departure time for international flights.

Additional information can be found on their website:
http://www.ladylibertyshuttle.com/

TRAIN: R1 Septa train
Schedules can be located on their website. Attendees would need to get off at Market East Station. www.septa.com Best bet is to take a taxi from 10th and market to the hotel (should run about 5.00 in cab fare approximately)

The Sheraton Society Hill is located at:

One Dock Street (2nd and Walnut Streets)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106

Google map of hotel location and surrounding area

From Philadelphia International Airport
Take Interstate 95 North to Exit 20 (Columbus Boulevard). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Columbus Boulevard. Continue to Dock Street and turn left. The hotel will be on the right.

From the North
Take Interstate 95 South to Exit 20 (Columbus Boulevard). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Columbus Boulevard. Continue to Dock Street and turn left. The hotel will be on the right.

From the East
Take the Ben Franklin Bridge from Camden and stay in the right lane. Take the first right off the bridge onto Sixth Street. Turn left onto Market Street and turn right on Second Street. Continue to Dock Street. The hotel will be on the left.

From the West
Take Pennsylvania Turnpike to Interstate 76 East and exit at Valley Forge (Exit 326). Follow Interstate 76 East to Interstate 676 East (Exit 344). Take Interstate 95 Sough and exit and Penn's Landing (Exit 20). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Columbus Boulevard. Continue to Dock Street and turn left. The hotel will be on the right.


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