Travel

Hotel Information

Booking a room in any of the AAA meeting hotels — where the association has negotiated special room rates and prime meeting space for the program — is an important way to support the association and help keep meeting costs as low as possible. Staying at the meeting hotels is also convenient and helps you stay connected with the informal activities and networking opportunities during the meeting.


Sheraton Philadelphia City CenterSheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel
17th and Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-448-2000
Located 4 blocks from the Downtown Marriott and in walking distance of Love Park, the Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel is surrounded by the city’s cultural and corporate headquarters.
Single/Double $129.00
Triple $139.00
Quad $149.00

All contracted rooms have two double beds, make your reservation by calling 215-448-2000 and mentioning the AAA meeting or click here to reserve online.
Hilton Garden InnHilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City Hotel
1100 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Tel: 215-923-0100 (mention that you are attending the AAA conference)

King rooms (single through Quad accommodations) $139.00
Junior Suite (Single through Quad accommodations) $159.00

Free Rollaway beds
Wireless internet access
Philadelphia Downtown Marriott
Meeting Rates
Single: $167
Double: $167
Concierge: $187
Additional Person: $20
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown — Meeting Headquarters - SOLD OUT
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: 215-625-2900
Fax: 215-625-6000
The main conference hotel is located in the heart of Philadelphia, the original U.S. capital, and surrounded by Revolutionary history and culture. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are within eight blocks of the hotel. Many of Philadelphia's finest restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues are also within walking distance.

Reservation deadline is November 12, 2009. To obtain discounted rates, be sure to mention that you are attending the American Anthropological Association meeting. To make a reservation at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown call 800/266-9432 or visit the reservation website. Rollaway beds will be provided at $10.00 upon request. The number of Downtown Marriott rooms at the student rate is limited, so reserve your space soon. A special student rate of $99.00 per room is NO LONGER available at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott (NOTE: this rate has sold out).

Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown
Meeting Rates
Single: $155
Double: $155
Additional Person: $20
Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown -- SOLD OUT
21 N. Juniper Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Phone: 215-496-3200
Fax: 215-496-3696
At 21 N Juniper Street, this hotel is located in the "Heart of Center City" and across from City Hall. The historic City Hall annex was built in 1926 and transformed into a 17-story, 498-room Courtyard Hotel in 1999. The Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown offers free Internet access in all guestrooms.

Reservation deadline is November 12, 2009. To obtain discounted rates, be sure to mention that you are attending the American Anthropological Association meeting. To make a reservation at the Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown call 800/266-9432 or visit their reservation website.


Phil. Hampton Inn
Meeting Rates
Single/Double: $135
Triple/Quad: $145

STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS

Hampton Inn Philadelphia Center City - Convention Center
1301 Race Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107
Tel: 215-665-9100
Fax: 215-665-9200
Just three blocks from meeting headquarters, the Hampton Inn offers affordable student accommodations for up to four people per room. The hotel provides guests with complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed internet and use of the health and fitness center.

Reservations can be made online, make sure to use the conference code "AAM" when making your reservations.


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