IRCS Workshop on Linguistic Databases 11-13 December 2001 University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA Organized by Steven Bird, Peter Buneman and Mark Liberman Funded by the National Science Foundation

LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS

Accomodation:

• Recommended hotel: The Sheraton University City:
  Through special arrangements made by IRCS on behalf of the workshop, the Sheraton University City will be offering discounted rates to workshop participants. The Sheraton is located at 36th & Chestnut Streets, just two blocks from IRCS. Workshop participants may reserve rooms at a discounted rate of US$99.00 per night (single or double, taxes and service charges not included).
  NOTE: While it is possible to make reservations on-line from the Sheraton website, the special workshop rate only applies to reservations made by fax or phone. Please mention Linguistic Database Workshop when faxing/calling to make your reservations. Space may be limited at the hotel, so please try to make your arrangements as soon as possible.

  Contact information:
  Sheraton University City
  3600 Chestnut Street
  (corner of 36th and Chestnut Streets)
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  Phone: +1 (215) 387-8000
  Phone: +1 (800) 325-3535
  Fax: +1 (215) 387-7920

  • Sheraton website (currently broken)
  • Yahoo! map
  • website with photos and information

• The Inn an Penn is located at 3611 Walnut Street is about one block from IRCS. Contact information:
  The Inn at Penn
  Sansom Common, 3600 Sansom Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  Phone: +1 (215) 222-0200
  Fax: +1 (215) 222-4600
• The Penn Tower Hotel is located on Civic Center Boulevard at 34th Street, about three blocks from IRCS. Contact information:
  Penn Tower Hotel
  300 S. 33rd Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  Phone: +1 (215) 387-8333
  Toll-free: +1 (800) 356-PENN
  Fax: +1 (215) 386-8306
• The Divine Tracy Hotel is a "unique" hotel located at 20 S. 36th Street (2 1/2 blocks from the IRCS). It is run by members of the International Peace Mission Movement founded by Father Divine and Mother Divine, and there are a number of rules of behavior and appearance that guests must observe. They offer rooms for about $35.00 per night ($23.00 per person for double single-sex only rooms); not all rooms have private baths. Please see their hotel information webpage for specifics before you call. To make your reservations, please contact:
  Divine Tracy Hotel
  20 South 36th Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  Phone: +1 (215) 382-4310
  Fax: +1 (215) 387-0157
  
• The Gables, a bed-and-breakfast located at 46th and Chester, is a short trolley ride from IRCS. They offer rooms in a restored Victorian mansion for $60-100 per night. To make your reservations, please contact:
  The Gables
  4520 Chester Avenue
  Philadelphia, PA 19143
  Phone: +1 (215) 662-1918
  Fax: +1 (215) 662-1918
• The Hamilton House, located at 35th & Hamilton, (within walking distance to IRCS) has rooms in a typical bed-and-breakfast setting for $50-85 per night. Please contact:
  Hamilton House
  3504 Hamilton Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19104
  Phone: +1 (215) 382-8781
  Toll-free: +1 (800) 448-3619
  Fax: +1 (215) 382-8814

Travel:

• Getting to the Sheraton or U.Penn campus from Philadelphia International Airport:

  The most cost-effective way is to take an Airport Shuttle Service. When you get to the airport, go to one of the Centralized Ground Transportation Counters in the baggage claim area where there will be a selection of shuttle services to choose from. The Sheraton University Hotel suggests the Lady Liberty Shuttle Service (tel. no.: 215-724-8888), which charges $8 for a one-way trip from the Airport to the hotel, or to a destination around the U.Penn campus. Dial '27' using the free phone at the Ground Transportation counter to arrange for a Lady Liberty shuttle, or check at the counter for other available shuttles.

  A cab ride from the Airport to the Sheraton or the U.Penn campus costs a flat rate of $20. Taxi dispatch is available 24 hours a day.

  For information about public transportation from the airport, visit the Philadelphia Airport train guide or the U.Penn Facilities Services guide.

• Getting to Penn by Train or Car

• Click here for information about driving directions to IRCS (these pick up where the driving directions in "Getting to Penn" leave off), parking for IRCS and finding the IRCS Suite

• Visit the venue page on this website for various maps of the university campus.

Meals

• Lunch and Refreshments:
  The workshop will provide a light continental breakfast from 8:15am each day, plus drinks and snacks throughout the day.
• Conference Dinner at the Palladium:
  There will be an evening conference dinner on Wednesday, the evening of December 12th (the second evening of the workshop). This will be held at the Palladium Restaurant, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania. All conference participants are invited to attend. Further directions will be provided during the workshop.
• At other times, workshop participants will be responsible for their own meals. These include lunches and dinners apart from the night of the Conference Dinner. Check this link for an idea about what and where to eat: Places to eat around U.Penn campus
• Informal Pre-Workshop Gathering:
  On the Monday evening of December 11th before the start of the conference the next day, workshop participants already in Philadelphia are invited to meet up at Shula's Steakhouse, the restaurant/bar of the Sheraton University City hotel. This event will not be paid for by the workshop, but will provide a good opportunity for participants to meet and interact prior to the start of the workshop.

Local Links

• University of Pennsylvania
• Philadelphia International Airport
• SEPTA Transit System
• Local weather forecast
• Guide to Philadelphia