Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Places to Sleep .... Los Hoteles

NOTICE: The Bella Vista B & B is not holding rooms for us any longer. Please, we implore you, if you plan on traveling to Philly, and don't have a place to stay yet, make your reservations as soon as you possibly can. LOVE, US

752 South 10th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
215.2381270
1.800.680.1270

Nightly rates are from $85 - $135 per night.
There is a public parking garage close by (on 10th and South Streets) that charges $16? per day. This garage is also at the ceremony site.

Please mention that you are with the Crowley - Aparicio wedding party. We blocked off all 16 rooms. Many of the rooms sleep more than 2 people, just ask the hostess if you are trying to have more than 2 with you.

This is a fun place if you are into B & Bs, which the bride definitely is. It is eclectic and full of antique character, including creaky floors and maybe even ghosts! It is a short, 2 block walk to the ceremony site. The reception is a little further -- about 14 blocks from the hotel, but there are plenty of taxis and other ways to get back if you don't want to walk after you've had a few.

201 South Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.928.1234

Nightly rates are $180 when you mention our names. Self parking rates are $21 plus tax. Valet parking is $29 plus tax at the same garage, adjacent to the hotel.

This is a nice hotel on the river. It is 2 blocks from the reception and 14 blocks from the ceremony.

32 Bank Street (Between Market & Chestnut Streets and 2nd & 3rd Streets)
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.689.0222
1.877.275.1971

Weekend rates range from $37 for a dorm bed to $90 for a private room. They have weekly rates if you are planning on staying in Philly for longer. The parking garage they recommend is the Ritz parking garage on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Walnut. $18 for 24 hours of parking.

We did not block off rooms at the hostel. It looks like a good time, though. It is located directly in the center of Old City, near a lot of historical sites, and is a further walk to both the ceremony and the reception (but not so far that it can't be walked). We wanted to add this as an even more affordable option than the B & B. If you are into bunk beds, sharing a bathroom, and meeting new people from all over the world, maybe this one is for you!