Hotel Information
The site for the 2012 Catholic Health Assembly is the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott, located in the heart of America's original capital. Surrounded by rich revolutionary history and culture, business and leisure guests will enjoy the hotel's close proximity to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and can take in sights such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, located within eight blocks. A collection of fine restaurants are located on-site or within walking distance of the hotel, in addition to the city's best shopping and entertainment venues. Easy to reach by any mode of transportation, the hotel is across from the Market East Train Station and nine miles from Philadelphia International Airport.

Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
1201 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Guest room rates: $210 — single/double (additional taxes will apply). Check-in after 4 p.m.; checkout before noon.

Make Philadelphia a vacation destination! The discounted room rate at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott hotel is available to assembly attendees, and their guests, from June 1-8 (space availability and additional taxes will apply).

Reservation Methods

• Make reservations online.
• Call (800) 266-9432 (toll-free from the U.S. and Canada) or (506) 474-2009.
  • Calls will be answered between 6 a.m. and 2 a.m. CT, seven days a week.
  • When calling be sure to identify yourself as a Catholic Health Assembly attendee.

Registration for the assembly does not guarantee sleep room availability. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of the attendee. Cancellation of sleep room reservations must be made 72 hours (three business days) prior to anticipated arrival, to avoid being charged for the first night's stay.

Marriott Parking
Valet parking is available on-site at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott at the following rates. Additional self-park options are available within walking distance of the hotel.

Airport

• Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
• Distance to hotel: 9 miles (approximately 20 minutes)

Ground Transportation

• Taxi: $30 (flat rate) one-way from airport to hotel.
• Airport shuttle service — Lady Liberty: $10 one-way; 30-40 minutes to/from hotel, with stops.
  • From airport to hotel — Pick-up in baggage claim; desk dedicated to ground transportation.
  • From hotel to airport — Reservations required.
  • www.ladylibertyshuttle.com; (215) 724-8888.
• Rail service — SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) provides rail service to/from Philadelphia International Airport and the Market East station where the Pennsylvania Convention Center is located (the convention center is connected to the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott via "skybridge"). Rail service operates daily from 5 a.m. – 11:25 p.m. Service is on the R1 Airport Line. Cost for service is:
  • $7 (one way, peak hours, purchased onboard train)
  • $14 (round trip, peak hours, purchased onboard train)
  • $12.25 (round trip, peak hours, purchased at Market East Station)
  • Directions for taking train to/from hotel.

Travel Arrangements
To arrange travel through CHA's travel provider, contact American Express at travel@chausa.org or (314) 253-3442. Be sure to identify yourself as a Catholic Health Assembly attendee. Attendees are responsible for airfare and all penalties.