Sunday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hotel
STC has contracted a block of rooms specifically for Technical Communication Summit attendees at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The Marriott is connected to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, site of the all conference activities, via a skywalk to the Reading Terminal Building. Or you may enjoy the short one block walk from the entrance of the Marriott to the Arch Street entrance of the convention center.
Reservations
Reservations at the Marriott must be made by Monday, May 5, 2008 to guarantee you receive the STC group rate. You may make your reservations by calling +1 800-266-9432, or you may also make reservations through Passkey by selecting the link below. The STC group rate is $218.00 for a single room and $228.00 for a double room (two people with one or two beds). Additional people in the room are $20.00 each. The tax rate is 14%.
Prizes
When you make your reservations at the Marriott in the STC group block, you will automatically be qualified to win one of many prizes. Prizes include complimentary room nights during the conference at the Marriott, really neat STC logo merchandise, gift baskets, and discount coupons from local restaurants. Only those attendees with reservations at the Marriott in the STC group block will be eligible for the prize drawings.
Hotel Information
The Marriott is located at 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia. The main phone number is +1 215-625-2900. The hotel is a smoke-free building. There are designated smoking areas outside of the entrances to the hotel.
Hotel Amenities include:
- Complimentary coffee and tea in room
- Toll-free phone calls
- On-site fitness club, indoor swimming pool, and spa
- Room service available from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm (2300)
- On-site food and beverage include JW’s Restaurant, Champions American Sports Bar, and Starbucks. All are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Across the street from the Marriott are the Hard Rock Café and Maggiano’s Little Italy.
- Across the street from Philadelphia’s famous Reading Market
Accessible rooms are available at the Marriott hotel for people with special needs. When you make your hotel reservation by phone or by the Passkey form, make your special needs known at that time. Notification of your needs at the time of booking - as well as early booking - helps the hotel meet your requirements for a comfortable stay. The carpeting and smooth floors of the hotel are easy to navigate in a wheelchair.
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
+1 215-625-2900
June 1-4, 2008