Events

Boot Camp Hotel Location
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
21 N. Juniper Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 1 215.496.3200
Fax: 1 215.496.3696

The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown, a historic Philadelphia hotel located in the Business District across from City Hall, is only one block away from the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The hotel is listed on the "National Register of Historic Places" and stands as a charming testament to time with unique architectural details. Enjoy a variety of hotel amenities, including a fitness center, indoor pool, the on-site restaurant, NINETEEN 26, and complimentary wireless internet access. The downtown Philadelphia hotel is convenient to the Historic Districts, University of Pennsylvania, Independence Hall and renowned restaurants and shopping.

Rates: $169.00 Single/Double occupancy (plus applicable state & local taxes, currently 15.2%)
Rates are based on availability.
Rates include complimentary in-room high speed internet access.

Please call 1 800.321.2211 or 1 215.496.3200 & mention the AMA Branding Boot Camp. You must make your hotel reservations by October 15, 2012 and properly identify yourself to qualify for the special group rate.  

In order to confirm a reservation, the hotel will require a credit card or first night’s room & tax deposit, refundable up to 6:00 p.m. hotel time on the day of arrival.  Cancellations made after 6:00 p.m. hotel time on the day of arrival & no-shows will forfeit the initial deposit.

Check in time is 3:00 p.m. and check out is at 12:00 p.m.  Anyone arriving earlier than 3:00 p.m. will be checked in as soon as a room(s) becomes available.  Guests checking out early may be assessed an early departure fee.  Upon check in, guests will be asked to verify their departure date.  At that time, scheduled departure dates may be altered.

Area Attractions & Events
Please visit the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau for additional city information.

ADA
The AMA is committed to providing equal access to our meetings for all attendees.  If you are an attendee with a disability and require program accommodations, please contact the AMA Meeting Services Department, and a member of our staff will ensure that appropriate access arrangements are made.  If you have specific disability related needs for your hotel sleeping room, please be sure to communicate those directly to the hotel when you make your reservation.  In an effort to provide the highest quality of service to all attendees, we require that details of all access requests be communicated to our office at least 14 days in advance of the beginning of the meeting.

AMA's travel coordinator, Tower Travel Management, is available to assist with reservations.  Call 1 800.542.9700 within the U.S. and Canada.  Reservation lines are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. CST or, you may contact them via email at association@towertravel.com.
 
Tower Travel will proactively research airfares on ALL airline carriers to ensure that the lowest available fares are offered to all attendees.  They are dedicated to providing superior customer service and hassle-free travel arrangements.  Please note that fees, restrictions and cancellation penalties will apply.

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Directions
Philadelphia International Airport - PHL
Distance: 10 miles SE
Driving Directions: Take Interstate 95 North to Interstate 676 West (Central Philadelphia) and exit at Broad Street (Route 611). Stay in the left lane and take the first left turn onto Vine Street. Continue on Vine Street to 12th Street and turn right. Proceed to Market Street and turn right. Follow Market Street toward City Hall and the hotel will be on the right immediately after the first traffic light.

Transportation
Taxis
Taxicabs are readily available at the Philadelphia International Airport. The estimated taxi fare is approx. $29.00 one-way.

Public Transportation
Train service from the airport is available on SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority).

Shuttle Service
Lady Liberty Transportation provides airport shuttle service to & from the Philadelphia International Airport. Fares are $10.00 one-way (subject to change without notice).

Travel from the Philadelphia International Airport:
Reservations are not required for airport arrivals. Service is available from 5:30am until 12:00 midnight. Proceed to the ground transportation counter upon arrival (located near Baggage Claim) and 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.

Travel to the Philadelphia International Airport:
Call 1 215.724.8888 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.

Parking at the Hotel
The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown offers valet parking at a rate of $21.60 per day (up to 8 hours) or $45.60 overnight (subject to change without notice).  Overnight parking includes in & out privileges.