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CONFERENCE LOCATION & TRAVEL

Philadelphia, PA is located on the East Coast of the United States about 100 miles south of New York City and 140 miles north of Washington, DC. There are many direct national and international flights to Philadelphia’s International Airport (PHL). The Sofitel Philadelphia and Shriners Hospitals for Children are located within 30 minutes of the airport by train or cab. Major railway links between Philadelphia and other major East Coast cities such as Washington, DC, New York and Boston are easily accessible.

The conference will be held at Shriners Hospitals for Children located in North Philadelphia. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sofitel Philadelphia for IFESS conference attendees. Shriners Hospitals for Children is about 3 miles from the Sofitel Philadelphia and center city. A chartered bus will transport attendees to and from the Sofitel and Shriners Hospitals for Children. The conference site can also be accessed via a 10-minute subway ride from center city.

Shriners Hospitals for Children
3551 North Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 430-4300
www.shriners.com/Hospitals/Philadelphia/

Accommodations
A block of rooms have been reserved at special group rate at the Sofitel Philadelphia. To make your reservation, please follow the below link or call the hotel directly at the number indicated and refer to the group name to receive the reduced room rate. The deadline to reserve your hotel room is October 5, 2007. We anticipate the room block to fill very quickly, so make your reservation today!

Sofitel Philadelphia
120 South 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel (215) 569 8300
Fax (215) 564 7459
Hotel Reservations CLICK HERE or call 800 SOFITEL
Group Name IFESS
Room Rates Superior King Non Smoking $229.00*

Jr. Suite Non Smoking $229.00*

* Third 3rd and fourth 4th persons in room with two double beds are $20.00 per night/per person additional. Room rates do not include local taxes and fees, which are 14%. All the deposits for the individual reservations are fully refundable if the room reservation is cancelled by 4:00p.m. on the guest’s arrival date. Should an attendee of the group cancel his or her room reservation after 4:00p.m. on their arrival date, one night’s room revenue will be non-refundable. This constitutes a no-show reservation and the reservation fee becomes the property of Sofitel Philadelphia.

Transportation
Daily transportation will be provided from the Philadelphia Sofitel to Shriners Hospital for Children. If you require a wheelchair accessible vehicle, please contact the program office at mcj@mcjconsulting.com.

Entertainment/ Visit Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a beautiful city and historical landmark in America’s history. We encourage you to extend your stay and use your allotted free time to experience this amazing location. Please visit the below websites to help plan a memorable and exciting trip. Or visit the meeting website for discounted tour tickets available for $20.00 each – COMING SOON!
www.gophila.com
www.onebigcampus.com
www.phillyfunguide.com
www.philadelphia.com
www.visitpa.com
www.philadelphiausa.travel

ATTRACTIONS: THE “TO-DO” LIST

1. Philadelphia Museum of Art

2. Rodin Museum

3. Franklin Institute

4. Independence Hall / Liberty Bell

5. Constitution Center

6. Barnes Museum (available only on the weekends. Spectacular impressionistic collection. Tickets required – must be ordered in advance.) Check web site. www.barnesfoundation.org/r_main.html

7. Philadelphia Flyers Ice Hockey (pre-season exhibition game)

8. South Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich: Pat’s and Gino’s. Voted “most unhealthy food you can eat” by many. Anticipate a busload of attendees. Recommend you practice how to order before you arrive. Lessons for those interested upon request.

RESTAURANTS IN PHILLY: GOOD EATS!
Don’t miss out on one of Philadelphia’s main attractions…the food! Here are a few recommendations from “the locals” (based on proximity and personal experience).

1. Le Bec-Fin $$$$
a. French, outstanding. Jacket required.
b. 1523 Walnut St.; 215-567-1000

2. Buddakan $$
a. Asian style, excellent
b. 325 Chestnut St.; 215-574-9440

3. Striped Bass $$$
a. Seafood, creative
b. 1500 Walnut St; 215-732-4444

4. Cuba Libre $$
a. Cuban, exciting venue
b. 10 S. Second St.; 215-627-0666

5. Barclay Prime $$$
a. Excellent steakhouse
b. 237 S. 18th St.; 215-732-7560

6. Brasserie Perrier $$$
a. French, scaled down Le Bec-Fin
b. 1619 Walnut St.; 215-568-3000

7. Alma De Cuba $$
a. Cuban, elegant, high-end
b. 1623 Walnut St.; 215-988-1799

8. Melograno $$
a. Tuscan / Italian, casual, BYOB
b. 2201 Spruce St.; 215-875-8116

9. Susanna Foo $$
a. French-Asian, known for “food-art”
b. 1512 Walnut St.; 215-545-2666

10. The Continental $
a. Retro-diner, casual, great martinis
b. 138 Market St.; 215-923-6069

11. Morimoto $$$
a. Neo-Japanese
b. 723 Chestnut: 215-413-9070

12. Amada $$
a. European, bohemian, BYOB
b. 217 Chestnut St.; 215-625-2450

13. Capital Grille $$$
a. New York style steakhouse, great wine list
b. 215-545-9588

14. Vetri $$$
a. Italian
b. 1312 Spruce St.; 215-732-3478

15. Fountain Resttaurant $$$
a. New-French-Continental, in the Four Seasons, jacket required
b. 1 Logan Sq.; 215-963-1500

16. Fork $$
a. Bistro, excellent
b. 306 Market St.; 215-625-9425

17. Southwark Cafe $$
a. Another excellent Bistro
b. 215-238-1888

18. Audrey Claire$$
a. Corkage Fee: none, Excellent, unpretentious.
b. 276 S 20th St (215) 731-1222

19. Dmitri’s
a. Specializes in Greek style seafood
b. No reservations taken. 795 S. 3rd St (215) 625-0556

20. Koi Japanese Restaurant
a. The best sushi, house maki rolls and tempura in the City (you have to try the Northern Liberty Roll!). Zagat's top sushi restaurant!
b. 604 N. 2nd Street (215) 413-1606

There are many BYOBs (Bring your own bottle) in the city. Some restaurants charge a “corkage” fee, but it is a great opportunity to bring your favorite wine, and pay less than restaurant prices for beverages.

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