Important Hotel Update
Please note that the 2012 CUPA-HR Eastern Region Conference at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, April 22-24 has experienced high demand.
The guestroom blocks at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel and the Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard by Marriott have been filled. We apologize if you were not able to book a room within either block. To locate a room at a nearby hotel, visit www.expedia.com/hotels.
Hotel Information
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
215-627-1200
The conference hotel is in the heart of Philadelphia, just a few short steps away from everything the city has to offer — shopping, the historic district, restaurants and more. With this great location, it’s the perfect place to have the 2012 CUPA-HR Eastern Region Conference.
Group Rate
$189 plus tax for single or double occupancy.
Hotel Reservations
Reservations at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel must be made by March 30 to receive the CUPA-HR group rate. Be sure to mention CUPA-HR when reserving by phone to receive this special price!
Visit the hotel’s reservation website or call 800-235-6397 to reserve your room by phone.
CUPA-HR has arranged for complimentary high-speed Internet and health club access for all guests within the CUPA-HR room block.
Transportation to the Hotel
Taxi service is available from the airport to the Loews Philadelphia Hotel and can be picked up at Zone 5 on the Commercial Transportation Roadway. Most taxis can accommodate up to three passengers. In some cases certain vehicle types can accommodate four passengers. There is a $28.50 flat rate from the airport to the Central Philadelphia area, which is the area surrounding the conference hotel. Credit cards are accepted as a form of payment for taxi service. For more information, contact a ground transportation information representative at 215-937-6958. Or visit the airport’s website.
Hotel Policies
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to arrival.
City Information
Photograph courtesy of the Philadelphia CVB
Philadelphia is where big-city excitement meets neighborhood charm. Made famous as the birthplace of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” the city’s strength is in the culturally diverse neighborhoods that merge to create a unique and dynamic destination.
Listen to the sounds of Philadelphia on the Avenue of the Arts at the new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Taste the distinctiveness of world-renowned chefs’ creations at restaurants located on Rittenhouse Row or in Old City. Relive history at “America’s most historic square mile,” Independence Mall, home to the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the National Constitution Center. Feel the pulse of the city through touring its neighborhoods such as South Philadelphia’s 125-year-old Italian Market or the stately historic homes on Delancey Street in Old City.
Photograph courtesy of the Philadelphia CVB
Philadelphia is also home to the world’s largest landscaped urban park, Fairmont Park. Within Fairmont’s 8,900 acres of winding creeks, green meadows and 100 miles of rustic trails are early American mansions, historic landmarks, outdoor sculptures and open-air theatres. Also located within Fairmont Park is America’s first zoo, the Philadelphia Zoo. More than 1,600 animals from around the world, picturesque Victorian gardens, outstanding art and historical architecture set the scene for a rewarding visit to the zoo.
