I’m staying in downtown Philadelphia at the Close Quarters … er, Club Quarters on Chestnut Street (slogan: Your Belongings Stay Within Convenient Arm’s Reach!). It was another Hotwire deal and one whose “star rating” I might question. The rooms are small, perhaps 10′ by 18′, though it does have a great location, is nicely furnished, has impressive free Internet, and is about $100 cheaper (!) per night than neighboring hotels. Since I’m the only one traveling its no big deal, but if there were two people in this room they’d better be on friendly terms.
Did I mention I can walk to my appointment or a handful of amazing historical sites?
I took the Septa train from the airport to Suburban Station last night and walked the three blocks to my hotel. I never thought I’d be wandering around downtown Philadelphia at midnight, dragging a bag and stopping frequently to check my directions. In spite of the huge spectacle I made of myself, I felt surprisingly safe.
Now, off to breakfast!