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Kidney MRI Biomarkers: The Route to Clinical Adoption

10-12 September 2021
Philadelphia, PA, USA • Lisbon, Portugal • Online

Travel Information & Housing Recommendations

Philadelphia

Welcome to
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
3401 Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104 USA
+1 (800) 879 2467

Hotels near Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Holiday Inn Express Midtown

1305 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
+1 215.735.9300
Distance: 1.9 miles from hospital, ½ mile from Wanamaker
Rate: $139
Parking: $30
Online Booking Link: CHOP E-BOOKING LINK
Telephone - VIP Reservation Desk: +1 215.732.2022
Corporate/Promotional Code: 100243015

Homewood Suites by Hilton – University City

4109 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.382.1111
Distance: 1.3 miles from hospital, 2.7 miles from Wanamaker
Rate: Lower of: 25% discount off rack rates OR Studio King, $179; One BR King, $189; One BR Doubles, $199
Parking: $42 ($30 for 30+ nights)
Telephone Reservations: +1 215.382.1111, caller must request the CHOP rate
Corporate/Promotional Code: P02

Residence Inn by Marriott Center City

One East Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19107
215.557.0005
Distance: 1.5 miles from hospital, ½ block from Wanamaker
Rate: 18-29 nights at $162, 30+ nights at $140
Parking: $55.13
Online Booking Link:  Book your corporate rate for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Telephone Reservations: +1 215.557.0005, mention CHOP for the discounted rate
Corporate/Promo Code: QPH

Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel

3549 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.8000
Distance: ½ mile from hospital, 1.9 miles from Wanamaker
Rate: $155
Parking: $18
Online Booking Link: Book your corporate rate for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Telephone Reservations: 888.627.7071, mention CHOP for the discounted rate
Corporate/Promo Code: 293909

Sonesta Hotel Philadelphia

1800 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215.561.7500
Distance: 2.2 miles from hospital, 6 blocks from Wanamaker
Rate: $145
Parking: $24.50 (Sun -Th) $22.50 (Fr-Sa)
Online Booking Link: CHOP Online Booking - Sonesta
Telephone Reservations: 1-800-SONESTA, request CHOP rate
Corporate/Promo Code: N/A

The Study at University City

20 South 33rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.387.1400
Distance: ½ mile from hospital, 1.7 miles from Wanamaker
Rate: $167
Parking: $44
Online Booking Link: N/A
Telephone Reservations: +1 215.387.1400, mention promo code to get CHOP rate
Corporate/Promo Code: CHP1

Transportation from Philadelphia International Airport
Transportation from Philadelphia International Airport to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is approximately a 30 minute drive and is easily accessible by Amtrak, Public Transportation, Taxis, Ride Shares or Rental Car.

AMTRAK
+1 215 824 1600
Northeast corridor AMTRAK trains stop at 30th Street Station, which is about 1 mile from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

See SEPTA Regional Rail Lines or SEPTA City Trains and Trolleys for information on traveling to the Hospital from 30th Street Station. Taxi service also is available at 30th Street Station.

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority)
+1 215 580 7800

Regional Rail Line
The airport train provides direct service to the Penn Medicine Station.

Trains run every 30 minutes and operate from 4:52 am to 11:52 pm (Center City to Airport) and from 5:07 am to 12:30 am (Airport to Center City).

Stations on the Airport Regional Rail Line include Terminal E/F, Terminal C/D, Terminal B, Terminal A (East), Eastwick, University City, 30th Street, and three Center City stations along Market Street. All stations on the Airport Line are wheelchair accessible.

SEPTA city trains, trolleys and buses
The SEPTA Market/Frankford Blue Line (the elevated train/subway) stops at 34th and Market Sts. A 10-minute walk south on 34th Street or a five-minute ride on the LUCY Shuttle takes you to the Hospital.

All SEPTA Subway/Surface Green Line trolleys, except for the 10 trolley, stop underground at the 36th St. and 37th St. stations.

SEPTA bus routes 30, 40 and 42 run in front of or near Children’s Hospital.

Taxi:
Taxicabs can be accessed at Zone 5 on the S. Commercial Roadway. Proceed through Baggage Claim and follow the Ground Transportation signs for Taxis/Zone 5.

*For International passengers arriving in Terminal A-West, take the elevators to the Ground Floor and follow signs to exit the facility on the Arrivals Road. Taxi services will be available there.  

Yellow Cab +1 215 333 3333
Phila. Taxicab Service Inc. +1 215 666 6666

Ride Share
To access Uber or Lyft proceed through Baggage Claim and follow the Ground Transportation signs for Ride App/Zone 7.

Ride App pick-up zones are located on the S. Commercial Road outside of each Baggage Claim. Exit through the doors onto the S. Commercial Rd. and continue to follow signs for Ride App/Zone 7.

Rental Car
A number of car rental facilities are conveniently located at Philadelphia International Airport.  All rental car shuttles pick-up from Zone 2 on Arrivals Road.

Ground Transportation Pick-Up Zones 

ZONE 1 - SEPTA bus
ZONE 2- Rental Car Shuttles
ZONE 3 - Parking Courtesy Shuttles 
ZONE 4 - Hotel Courtesy Shuttles
ZONE 5 - Taxicabs
ZONE 6 - Limousines/Van Services
ZONE 7 - Ride Share App Services
ZONE 8 - Charter Bus/Couriers

Lisbon

Welcome to
Champalimaud Foundation
Avenida Brasília
1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
(+351) 210 480 200

Hotels near Champalimaud Foundation

Altis Belém ***** (1 km on foot, from the venue)

Doca do Bom Sucesso
1400-038 Lisboa
(T) +351 210 400 200
Email: receptionbelem@altishotels.com
Website: http://www.altishotels.com/PT/HotelAltisBelem/
Email: receptionbelem@altishotels.com
(T): +351 210 400 200
Email: reservationsbelem@altishotels.com 

Governor’s Palace ***** (900 mt on foot, from the venue)

R. Bartolomeu Dias 117,
1400-030 Lisboa
(T) +351 212 467 800
Email: bookings@nauhotels.com
Website: http://www.palaciogovernador.com/

Hotel Vila Galé Ópera **** (6.6 km, from the venue)

Travessa Conde da Ponte
1330-141 Lisboa, Portugal
(T) +351 213 605 400
(F) +351 213 605 450
Email: opera@vilagale.com
Email: opera.reservas@vilagale.com
Website: http://www.vilagale.com/en/hotels/lisbon-coast/vila-gale-opera

Hotel Vila Galé Collection Palácio dos Arcos ***** (11 km from the venue)

Largo Conde das Alcáçovas
2770-031 Paço de Arcos, Portugal
(T) +351 21 049 32 00
(F) +351 21 049 32 50
Email: palacio@vilagale.com
Reservations: palacio.reservas@vilagale.com
Website: www.vilagale.pt

Pestana Palace Lisboa ***** (6 km from the venue)

R. Jau 54
1300-314 Lisboa, Portugal
(T) +351 21 361 5600
Website: www.pestanacollection.com

DoubleTree by Hilton Lisbon - Fontana Park **** (11 km from the venue)

Rua Engenheiro Vieira da Silva, n.º 2, 1050-105 Lisboa, Portugal
(T) +351 21 041 06 00
(F) +351 21 357 92 44
Email: lisbonfontanapark.info@hilton.com
Website: www.doubletree.com

Transportation from Lisbon Airport

Transportation from Lisbon Airport to Champalimaud Foundation is approximately a 20 minute subway ride and is easily accessible by Public Transportation, Taxis, Ride Shares or Rental Car.

Public Transportation - Metro

The Lisbon Airport has a Metro (subway) station with a direct line to the city centre. The 'Aeroporto – Saldanha' line takes you to downtown Lisbon in about 20 minutes. The Metro network will allow you to move around the city at ease. It is a quick and inexpensive way to get around, plus you'll get to see Lisbon's subway stations – each with its own theme and décor.

Taxi

There are always Taxis at the airport, usually lined up at the departure and arrival terminals.

Depending on traffic, the route is fast, costing between 10 and 15 euros, with luggage included. If you choose this mode of transport, make sure the taximeter is turned on at the beginning of the trip and, when paying, always ask for a receipt/invoice.

Rideshare

Located in Park 7, near the TRYP Hotel, this shared car service, with per-minute rates, is an excellent choice for traveling to and from the airport.
DriveNow
EMOV

Car Rental

Several car rental companies are conveniently located at Lisbon Airport.

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