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2009 National Conference
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Philadelphia, PA
August 1-6, 2009
Parking
On-site parking, fee: 43.2 USD daily
Valet parking, fee: 43.2 USD daily
Off-site parking; contact hotel for details
Area Airport - Philadelphia - PHL
Phone: 1 215 937 6937
Hotel direction: 8 miles NE
Driving Directions: Take I-95 North to 676 West. Take Broad St. Exit. Turn left onto Vine. Make a right onto 12th St. Hotel is at 12th and Filbert.
Alternate Transportation : Tropiano Transportaton
Airport shuttle service, on request, fee: 10 USD (one way)
Subway service, fee: 5.50 USD (one way)
Estimated taxi fare: 27.00 USD (one way)
Other Transportation - Train Station
30th Street Station. www.amtrak.com
Coming to the conference via train? Amtrak has offered RID a great discount on train travel to and from Philadelphia.
Amtrak offers a 10% discount off the lowest available rail fare to Philadelphia, PA between July 29, 2009 - August 9, 2009.
To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1-800-872-7245 or contact your local travel agent.
Conventions cannot be booked via Internet. Please be sure to refer to Convention Fare Code X94W-961 when making your reservation. This offer is not valid on the Auto Train or Acela Service. Fare is valid on Amtrak Regional for all departures seven days a week, except for holiday blackouts. Offer valid with Sleepers, Business Class or First Class seats with payment of the full applicable accommodation charges.
August in Philly!
The average high temperature in August is 83 degrees Fahrenheit and the average August rainfall is almost 4 inches.
Join RID and the largest representation of the interpreting profession at the 2009 RID National Conference. While there, immerse yourself in the City of Brotherly Love. With a wealth of history, culture, entertainment, music, shopping, sports and food, Philadelphia is the most historic host city for RID. Learn more about Philadelphia>>
Hotel Safety Tips
- Locate all the fire exits, elevators and public phones.
- Always keep the door closed and locked when you're in the room.
- Never open your door without first knowing who is at the door.
- Call the front desk to verify unexpected deliveries, room service, or room repairs.
- Place all your valuables in the hotel safe and get a written receipt for what you store. Be sure to confirm that the hotel's insurance will cover your items if stolen.
- Leave the television or radio on when you go out of the room.
- Do not place the "require maid service" sign on your door. It may signal that you are out of the room.
- If you lose or misplace your key, notify the front desk immediately.
- If you get in an elevator and are uncomfortable with someone in the elevator – get out! Get on the next elevator, of ask the hotel front desk for an escort to your room.
- Be sure that your room has a deadbolt, a chain, and a regular door lock. Make sure you use all of them before going to sleep.
Do not ever hesitate to call the front desk!
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