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Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert Rocks The Hilton Inn at Penn
April 16, 2008 at 12:07 PM | 0 Comments
Philadelphia's new mayor Michael Nutter welcomes Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert is filming the The Colbert Report from Philadelphia all this week and as a way to welcome him to the city of Brotherly Love the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation feted the pundit at the Hilton Inn at Penn on Monday night.
GPTMC's president & CEO, Meryl Levitz, along with the mayor Michael Nutter gave Colbert a few welcome gifts including a small LOVE statue and a reproduction of the lights at the PECO building on Market Street that say, "Philly Loves Colbert Nation." (No, that's not a photo manipulation. Those lights really do say that.) Colbert even got down with some of the city's famous Mummers.
This is the first time the Colbert Report has filmed in a remote location and Philly was the obvious choice since Pennsylvania is the next most important primary state in 2008 presidential election (That happens April 22nd.) And of course, because Philly is the birthplace of American democracy. Since Colbert's book was titled, I am America and So Can You! this is a very fitting city for the Colbert Report.
[All Photos by Jason Smith of the GPTMC]
Hotel Packages
Inn at Penn Offering King Tut Packages
January 8, 2007 at 2:50 PM | 0 Comments
Now that the Inn at Penn has a brand-spanking-new look, the hotel has put together a museum package for those coming to Philadelphia to check out the King Tut exhibit at the Franklin Institute Science Museum. From February 3 to September 30, the package includes:
· Deluxe accommodations for one night
· Full American breakfast for two in University Club
· Two VIP tickets to the exhibit
Having seen King Tut when it was in Los Angeles, we can vouch for the importance of a VIP ticket which allows you to avoid long pointless lines. This package starts at $247 and is available Sunday through Saturday nights.
If you want a more special King Tut experience, book the Amarna and King Tut package which includes all of the above plus two tickets to the Ancient Egypt's Place in the Sun exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. This packages starts at $259 a night and is available Sunday through Saturday nights although the exhibit is only open from Tuesday to Sunday. In the summertime, the exhibit is closed on Sundays so avoid booking for that day.
Use booking code P07 for the King Tut package and P08 for the Amarna and King Tut package.
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Hotel Renovations
Hilton Inn at Penn Gets A Makeover
November 3, 2006 at 2:43 PM | 0 Comments
Finally! Some non-celebrity hotelier news has rolled into our inboxes today.
Despite what Philadelphia journalists seem to think about their own city, we say the place is still safe enough to visit. The crime isn't really happening in the tourism areas and what kills you only makes you stronger right? Er, what doesn't kill you we mean. Either way, it ain't St. Louis...yet.
Should you visit the City of Brotherly Love (oh the irony), check out the newly redone Inn at Penn by Hilton.
The hotel has gotten a top-to-bottom renovation of its 238 guest rooms, 17 executive conference suites and main floor meeting and banquet facilities. In addition, the rooms amenities got a make-over too:
The beautifully appointed guest rooms at The Inn at Penn have been redesigned in golden hues with earth tone accents. Luxurious upgrades include the Hilton Serenity Collection® with Suite Dreams® plush-top mattress, down duvet and pillows for a great night's sleep and exclusive Crabtree & Evelyn La Source® bath amenities that indulge the senses.
Not that the hotel was doing poorly before the renovations as it's the recipient of the AAA Four Diamond rating. But what's even better is that this hotel is located within the University of Pennsylvania campus so you can get an extra feeling of security. Just don't go outside the campus....
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