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Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
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Philly/Camden Hotels:

Where would be a good place to stay?

I am 755 sure I am actually going to the 2 MSG shows instead of Camden, but just in case, where are good places to stay?

Good neighborhoods, close to touristy places, etc.

Thanks!
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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,421
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    Philly/Camden Hotels:

    Where would be a good place to stay?

    I am 755 sure I am actually going to the 2 MSG shows instead of Camden, but just in case, where are good places to stay?

    Good neighborhoods, close to touristy places, etc.

    Thanks!

    a good place to stay????

    stay home instead of camden.....
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  • marcPJfanmarcPJfan Posts: 821
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    Philly/Camden Hotels:

    Where would be a good place to stay?

    I am 755 sure I am actually going to the 2 MSG shows instead of Camden, but just in case, where are good places to stay?

    Good neighborhoods, close to touristy places, etc.

    Thanks!
    We stayed downtown at the Club Quarters in '06. Hyatt Penn's Landing would be nice but expensive.
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  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    SPEEDY MCCREADY wrote:
    a good place to stay????

    stay home instead of camden.....


    I was going to visit Gary, but wanted it to feel like more of a vacation.
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  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    marcdmbfan wrote:
    We stayed downtown at the Club Quarters in '06. Hyatt Penn's Landing would be nice but expensive.


    Both of those sound kinda pricey. But nice.

    Anything more....cheap?:D
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  • marcPJfanmarcPJfan Posts: 821
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    Both of those sound kinda pricey. But nice.

    Anything more....cheap?:D
    Check out http://www.biddingfortravel.com
    That's what I use before I use priceline.
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  • lilreds9121lilreds9121 Posts: 128
    camden is an absolute shithole. you could stay in philly and drive over the bridge or you could stay in jersey and drive about 15 mins from camden.

    http://www.hotels.com/property.do?searchID=AC102643-6363-5C91-18D2-48B1A1191A31&searchMtmPropertySupplierId=&acDestinationId=F8754A86-F458-490A-ADC7-AC1D50EBEF6E&sortBy=PRICE&CIMonth=6&CODay=20&allPropertyTypesSelected=true&COMonth=6&TSRC=1&CIYear=2008&COYear=2008&propertyIdsToCompareString=&destination=6E2D156D-5A05-4D4C-95D0-7A87AF147F92%7CF1560149-6B3A-4F10-9C40-0F4D05210B19%7CAbsecon%2C+NJ%2C+USA%7C1&mtnHotelID=382476&numrooms=1&roomOccupancyString=1%7C%7C2%7C0%7C0&PSRC=G21&usertypedcity=Camden&acDestinationType=1&paging=1&alternateSell=&searchType=&CIDay=18
    60 bucks a night, bellmawr is right next to my town, the hotel is pretty nice actually. way better than anything in camden
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  • Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Posts: 1,383
    Definitely stay in Philly over Camden, but don't drive over the bridge, just take the ferry!! I think it's $5 round-trip. Well worth it.
    Priceline is good place if you stick to the Center City locale. I've never tried the other site mentioned, but my recent experience with Priceline was great. $67/night @ Hilton Garden Inn, which is right in Chinatown and close to the major subway lines. Normally over $200/night.
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  • EddiesMuseEddiesMuse Posts: 389
    marcdmbfan wrote:
    We stayed downtown at the Club Quarters in '06. Hyatt Penn's Landing would be nice but expensive.


    We stayed at club quaters in 2006 for the Camden shows as well, along with 6 other 10C members that I knew, not to mention the ones I dont know, it was nice and not too far from the ferry to get to Camden - DO NOT STAY IN CAMDEN and get out immediately after the show.
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  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    13PJ13 wrote:
    Definitely stay in Philly over Camden, but don't drive over the bridge, just take the ferry!! I think it's $5 round-trip. Well worth it.
    Priceline is good place if you stick to the Center City locale. I've never tried the other site mentioned, but my recent experience with Priceline was great. $67/night @ Hilton Garden Inn, which is right in Chinatown and close to the major subway lines. Normally over $200/night.

    Which one is center City?

    Here is what Priceline lists:

    Philidelphia Airport (PHL) - Stadium Area
    Plymouth Meeting Norristown
    Cherry Hill Vicinity
    Main Line
    Philadelphia Northeast Suburbs
    Willow Grove
    Gloucester - Deptford Area
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  • marcPJfanmarcPJfan Posts: 821
    This is what I see listed:

    Cherry Hill - Mount Laurel
    City Line
    Downtown Philadelphia
    Gloucester - Runnemede - Deptford
    Philadelphia Airport (PHL)
    Trevose - Bensalem
    University Area


    Downtown would be city center.
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  • Sprunkn7Sprunkn7 Posts: 5,286
    We stayed in a hotel right by the Ben Franklin Bridge on the PA side, it was cheap, maybe $100. Could hear the traffic but I was tired when I went to bed so no problems for me! The ferry is the way to go for sure. It's only like a 10 minute walk and it was over run w/PJ fans.
    Going back takes a little time, there is usually a line. Find something to do or hang in the venue for about 1/2 an hour.
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  • edvedder913edvedder913 Posts: 1,810
    like everyone else has said - do NOT stay in Camden. I will never forget the words of the police offer when we asked "what is the best way back to philly - a cab or the subway?" and he responded "whatever gets you off the streets the fastest."

    coming form a cop, I believe that says it all.

    I have stayed at the Loews in Philly - nice place, but not cheap.
  • flyersfan62379flyersfan62379 Posts: 58
    edvedder913 wrote:
    like everyone else has said - do NOT stay in Camden. I will never forget the words of the police offer when we asked "what is the best way back to philly - a cab or the subway?" and he responded "whatever gets you off the streets the fastest."

    coming form a cop, I believe that says it all.

    I have stayed at the Loews in Philly - nice place, but not cheap.

    I've stayed at the Loews twice this year already. It's about $300 per night. You will however get the most incredible view of Philadelphia.

    The Sofitel is nice too.
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  • PoyndexterPoyndexter Posts: 92
    Definitely stay in Center City Philly. You can take the train or ferry to Camden. It'll cost a little more to be in Center City but that's your best bet as far as things to do. You can walk pretty much anywhere. I'm sure you can go to citysearch.com (if that hasn't already been mentioned) for a list of places with reviews.
  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    So, center City is pretty much "downtown"?
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  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    Center City is definitely the downtown. Other areas are Penn's Landing/Columbus Blvd area ( CB used to be Delaware Ave.) which has several hotels in the area ; Society Hill, a couple blocks from Penns Landing ( Society Hill Sheraton) ; and , for someone on a tight budget , The Bank St. Hostel. As for University Area, that's the area from roughly 32nd and or 33rd , Drexel and Penn respectively. Market St. cuts through the area . Market is a main east- west street. Last, there are many hotels near Broad St. ( Broad = 14th Street for those seeking frame of reference east to the ferry or over the bridge to shit city.).
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  • ogre1213ogre1213 Posts: 400
    are you getting hotel for 2 shows or 1 ??
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  • FartsMakeMeGiggleFartsMakeMeGiggle Posts: 39
    The area around the venue looks bad but it's actually the safest part of Camden (not saying much, but still). Just whatever you do when you come here, do NOT go on the other side of the Ben Franlin Bridge. Over there is like a 3rd world country and that's not exaggerated. The people over there have zero respect for human life.
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  • booomm11booomm11 Posts: 865
    Kennsington & Allegheny!!!!!! best view you will find in Philly.
    being so KiND.. tO LEt me RiDe!!!
  • Blind3Blind3 Posts: 1,149
    K&A and The Frankford EL . Ah the memories !! So beautiful it belongs in Camden.
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  • flyinwhole313flyinwhole313 Posts: 1,651
    What is your budget? There are some awesome places to stay, eat, visit, drink in Philly.
  • Sharon_Hearts_PJSharon_Hearts_PJ Posts: 1,383
    Again, I say, Priceline. Don't worry about price when you go through them. Just pick Downtown, 3-star, and you're good. Give a price of $70. Any hotel you end up with from those choices will be good enough.
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  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    thatks for all the suggestions, people. I really appreciate it.

    Now, where do I get the best Philly Cheese Steak? :D
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  • flyersfan62379flyersfan62379 Posts: 58
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    thatks for all the suggestions, people. I really appreciate it.

    Now, where do I get the best Philly Cheese Steak? :D

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  • lilreds9121lilreds9121 Posts: 128
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    thatks for all the suggestions, people. I really appreciate it.

    Now, where do I get the best Philly Cheese Steak? :D


    you may start a war with this question...... i personally like tony lukes the best
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  • Solat13Solat13 Posts: 6,996
    lilreds9121 wrote:
    you may start a war with this question...... i personally like tony lukes the best

    Yep, you may. The best cheesesteak I've had in a long time was at John's Roast Pork on Snyder Ave just off Delaware Ave. Only problem is it's only open from 7 am to 3 pm. Then again most of the best sandwich places in South Philly have similar hours.
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  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    hehe, I figured Id start a war with that one. Fear not, though. If I DO end up going to Philly, I will be experiencing more than one. :)

    Also, I thought I remembered someone talking about some pretzel stand? Does this sound familiar, or am I completely making that one up?
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  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    Vedd Hedd wrote:
    Also, I thought I remembered someone talking about some pretzel stand? Does this sound familiar, or am I completely making that one up?


    Anyone?

    Not that it matters. I think Im going to MSG instead anyway.
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  • dwrocks1dwrocks1 Posts: 23
    lilreds9121 wrote:
    camden is an absolute shithole. you could stay in philly and drive over the bridge or you could stay in jersey and drive about 15 mins from camden.

    http://www.hotels.com/property.do?searchID=AC102643-6363-5C91-18D2-48B1A1191A31&searchMtmPropertySupplierId=&acDestinationId=F8754A86-F458-490A-ADC7-AC1D50EBEF6E&sortBy=PRICE&CIMonth=6&CODay=20&allPropertyTypesSelected=true&COMonth=6&TSRC=1&CIYear=2008&COYear=2008&propertyIdsToCompareString=&destination=6E2D156D-5A05-4D4C-95D0-7A87AF147F92%7CF1560149-6B3A-4F10-9C40-0F4D05210B19%7CAbsecon%2C+NJ%2C+USA%7C1&mtnHotelID=382476&numrooms=1&roomOccupancyString=1%7C%7C2%7C0%7C0&PSRC=G21&usertypedcity=Camden&acDestinationType=1&paging=1&alternateSell=&searchType=&CIDay=18
    60 bucks a night, bellmawr is right next to my town, the hotel is pretty nice actually. way better than anything in camden


    You are right about the shit hole. Drove up there for the two shows in '06 and drove thiry minutes to get to a good area/hotel......
  • Vedd HeddVedd Hedd Posts: 4,590
    Bump for those interested.
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