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Kabrams1618 · « **Reply #560 on:** December 21, 2017, 04:23:20 PM »

Have choice of three hotels, kimpton palomar, sheraton society hill or sofitel. How would you rank them.

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #561 on:** December 22, 2017, 12:20:26 PM »

Any moderately priced hotels ($ or points) near 30th st station? I have IHG, Hyatt, and some SPG.

Also, how hard is it to uber or take public transit from city to Citron and Rose?

brodes18 · « **Reply #562 on:** January 04, 2018, 11:35:41 AM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on December 22, 2017, 12:20:26 PM

Any moderately priced hotels ($ or points) near 30th st station? I have IHG, Hyatt, and some SPG.

Also, how hard is it to uber or take public transit from city to Citron and Rose?

When are you looking to stay here. Prices for hotels are very much dependent on what's going on in the city. For example, this week has most of the hotels going for $150 at most. I prefer the Le Meridian, Westin, and Aloft for SPG options. They are all about a 15 minute walk or 7 minute drive from 30 st.

As for getting to C&R, you can definitely Uber, but it will take you around 15 - 20 minutes without traffic. IME, leaving the city to go to Bala Cynwd is a shlep. When I stay in the city, I try to either bring food, or eat locally. When I go to Bala, I try to catch mincha / maariv, and a meal.

brodes18 · « **Reply #563 on:** January 04, 2018, 11:40:10 AM »

Quote from: shapsam on October 26, 2017, 07:29:10 PM

How is the new Aloft downtown? And how does it compare with the Aloft mount laural?

Again, I almost stayed here, but went to try to Le Meridian (rooms are still tiny) again. I took a walk over to the Aloft and was very impressed. The hotel is in the historical 1925 Liberty Title Building. The lobby feels like the huge bank lobby's with board games scattered throughout. They have a pool table as well. The Gym is in the old Vault.

Looks like a very cool new option. I'll check out the rooms next time I come here.

Srsy · « **Reply #564 on:** January 18, 2018, 11:47:17 PM »

Has anyone stayed at the Embassy Suites on Ben Franklin Parkway for Shabbos or Homewood Suites by UPenn?

yomo · « **Reply #565 on:** January 21, 2018, 07:51:34 PM »

Any kosher restaurants or pizza shops near PHL international airport?

greatdeals · « **Reply #566 on:** January 28, 2018, 10:46:12 AM »

any other places to eat in Cherry Hill besides for Cherry grill?

voldemort · « **Reply #567 on:** January 28, 2018, 12:49:16 PM »

Quote from: greatdeals on January 28, 2018, 10:46:12 AM

any other places to eat in Cherry Hill besides for Cherry grill?

There’s a pizza shop.

https://www.estisbestysvegetarian.com

Dave327 · « **Reply #568 on:** March 18, 2018, 11:39:06 AM »

Any Shabbos Hagodel programs in the philly area?

Any Shabbos Friendly hotels? (Walking distance to Shul)

Kabrams1618 · « **Reply #569 on:** March 18, 2018, 12:38:01 PM »

Also looking to stay in center city this weekend. Do any of the shuls have shabbat dinner or kiddush on Shabbat morning? Is there a supermarket in center city that we can get kosher food since we are arriving late Friday afternoon. Any hotel suggestions, any with keys instead of electronic key or Shabbat aware?

G11600 · « **Reply #570 on:** March 18, 2018, 02:39:21 PM »

Quote from: Kabrams1618 on March 18, 2018, 12:38:01 PM

Also looking to stay in center city this weekend. Do any of the shuls have shabbat dinner or kiddush on Shabbat morning? Is there a supermarket in center city that we can get kosher food since we are arriving late Friday afternoon. Any hotel suggestions, any with keys instead of electronic key or Shabbat aware?

Mikve Israel does. See below

http://www.mikvehisrael.org/mi_shabbat_reg.php

I haven't gone personally, but nearly did a few weeks ago. Let us know if you do go!

There is also a hot kiddish each week at mekor bracha

http://mekorhabracha.org/services/shabbat.html

Dave327 · « **Reply #571 on:** March 18, 2018, 03:20:29 PM »

I ended up booking the Society Hill Sheraton for the weekend.

Kabrams1618 · « **Reply #572 on:** March 19, 2018, 10:04:48 PM »

I booked hyatt bellevue. Still looking for place Friday afternoon close to hotel where I can pick up kiddush juice and maybe challah and some kosher food. Any suggestions?

Kabrams1618 · « **Reply #573 on:** March 25, 2018, 05:05:48 AM »

Went to Mekor Habaracha on Friday night. They are moving next week toward 15 th street first in a temporary building and then again a few months later into a permanent bigger building so check locations before you go. Went to Chabad on Sbabbat morning at fifth and Lombard. Very nice and friendly people. Nice calm kiddush People can sit around and talk. Very welcoming to guests. Beautiful building. Seems like theire are two Bnai Avrahams within blocks of each other. The first one is the Chabad and a second, an another modern orthodox one. Just be careful if you are looking for a soecific one.
Staying at the Bellevue. Very nice basic room. Staff was extremely helpful and knowledgeable on Shabbat issues. Only downside is the first set of rooms are on the twelth floor so you need to walk up and sown all those flights on Shabbos. Great workout for those of you who this would not bother.
Had to set a time in the morning so security could meet us at our room to let us walk down. They were there early just waiting for us, very friendly.

Dave327 · « **Reply #574 on:** March 25, 2018, 09:43:30 PM »

Bnei Avroham is only open Shabbos morning. Friday night and Shabbos Mincha they daven in Vilna which is a block away. The Sheraton Society Hill was really nice, took out one suite for the meals and a few other rooms. They were very accommodating in terms of bringing the extras (Chairs, 2nd fridge, beds, etc). The staff is very familiar with our Shabbos needs. The hotel only has 4 floors so getting a high floor is a non issue..

Shauly101 · « **Reply #575 on:** March 28, 2018, 11:32:40 PM »

anyone with a number of Chabad? i want to check their Choel Hamoed Minyan Sched.

TY

username · « **Reply #576 on:** March 29, 2018, 10:04:44 AM »

Center City Chabad • 527 Lombard Street • Philadelphia, PA 19147 • 215-238-2100
Chabad serving Drexel University • 3507 Baring Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104-2416 • 215-995-2232
Lubavitch House at the University of Pennsylvania • 4032-34 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-746-6115

Chabad - Lubavitch • 7622 Castor Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152 • 215-725-2030

gavhaller · « **Reply #577 on:** April 03, 2018, 09:23:20 PM »

Looking for a rental in Bala cynwd area beginning August, house or apartment. If you have any info please PM me. Thanks!

needavaca · « **Reply #578 on:** April 09, 2018, 05:31:10 PM »

Are there any hotels near LMS that is in walking distance?

sky121 · « **Reply #579 on:** May 03, 2018, 10:27:51 AM »

Best dairy choice for lunch? Somewhere nice but not too nice. Tia

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