Conference Venues & Location

Venues

ICSTM 2004 will be held at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Most conference activities will be held in Houston Hall with the exception of the conference banquet which will be hosted at the University's famous Museum of Anthropology and Archeology.

Maps: Searchable and Downloadable Penn Maps are available at:

http://www.facilities.upenn.edu/mapsBldgs/

Lodging

Each registrant is responsible for making his or her own reservations. For your convenience, we have reserved a room block at the Sheraton University City Hotel and the campus dorm rooms. (Both are located on campus) Be sure to mention the ICTSM conference to get the room rate. The Hilton Hotel is also located on campus, but no room block has been made with that hotel.

Please make your reservations on or before May 1, 2004 to get the conference rate for the hotel. Also, the accomodation form can be faxed to: 215-573-8452.

  • Sheraton University City: For reservations, please call 1-877-459-1146. Conference rate is $139/ night. Click here for information about the hotel and directions www.philadelphiasheraton.com.
  • University Housing: Download the application here. Applications may then be faxed into the University Housing department. Conference rate is $42/ person/ night (with minimum 3 night stay).
  • The Inn at Penn: Please call 1-800-HILTONS Prices subject to change.

Transportation to and from the airport:

Lady Liberty Transportation Co., Inc.. 1243 South 47th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-724-8888

Upon Arrival at the Airport, and after claiming luggage passengers should proceed to the ground transportation counter located inside all baggage claims, and dial #27 from he Counter Phones for Lady Liberty. (There will also be counter personnel there to assist you should you need help). Shuttles are waiting in a holding lot at the airport, and once the call is made will be dispatched to the terminal. (5-10 minutes)

The one way fare between Philadelphia International Airport and Center City Philadelphia is $8.00 per person for adults.

Location

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