BEST WESTERN PLUS Philadelphia Airport South At Widener University

1450 Providence Avenue
Chester, PA 19013-5715
Nightly Rates: ( 116.99 - 134.99 )
3 Star

Property Description

Discover historic Chester, Pennsylvania and its surrounding cities from this unique hotel near Widener University and the Philadelphia International Airport. This Best Western hotel near Philadelphia and Wilmington, DE is perfect for the business and leisure traveler alike. Conveniently located near the I-95 and I-495, it's easy to experience all that the area has to offer. Try your luck at Harrah's Casino, just one mile away, or catch an exciting Philadelphia Union Major League Soccer Game at PPL Park Soccer Stadium. The Philadelphia Phillies, Flyers, Eagles and 76ers all play just a few miles away at the Philadelphia Sports Complex. This Chester hotel is a top choice for families and friends visiting students at Widener University, directly across the street, and Swarthmore College. In fact, there are more than 20 colleges and universities surrounding the property. We are also just half a mile from the Crozer-Chester Medical Center. With its close proximity to the Philadelphia International Airport and many major corporations, this Philadelphia hotel appeals to business travelers. Our Chester hotel offers a 24-hour complimentary airport shuttle and easy access to companies such as Boeing, Kimberly Clark Corporation, Sunoco , Siemens, UPS , the Philadelphia Navy Yard and the 1 International Plaza Business Complex. For added convenience, be sure to inquire about our Sleep & Fly packages. This uniquely designed Chester, PA hotel features 60 spacious designer guestrooms, some with hot tubs, sleeper sofas and kitchenettes. Each room offers Wi-Fi, a 32-inch LCD TV with premium satellite, a refrigerator, large work desk and chair. Our guests also enjoy free parking, complimentary continental breakfast, a fitness center, business center and more. Visit the friendliest hotel in the Philadelphia area. Book your stay at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Philadelphia Airport South at Widener University today!

Exterior

Amenities

· 24-hour front desk
· Accessible facilities
· Air conditioning
· Air conditioning
· Alarm clock
· All public areas non-smoking
· Bell staff/porter
· Business center
· Cable television
· Cocktail lounge
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Complimentary breakfast
· Complimentary continental breakfast
· Complimentary in-room coffee or tea
· Complimentary newspaper in lobby
· Conference facilities
· Cribs
· Currency exchange
· Data port
· Data port
· Desk
· Direct dial phone number
· Elevators
· Exercise gym
· Express check-out
· Fax service
· Free local calls
· Free newspaper
· Free parking
· Front desk
· Front desk
· Gift/News stand
· Hair dryer
· Hairdryer
· Hearing impaired services
· High speed internet access
· High speed internet connection
· High speed wireless
· Ice machine
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Late check-out available
· Meeting rooms
· Microwave
· Non-smoking rooms (generic)
· Outdoor parking
· Parking lot
· Photocopy center
· Refrigerator
· Room service
· Safe
· Safe deposit box
· Security
· Sofa bed
· Spa
· Voice mail
· Wake-up calls
· Wedding services
· Wheel chair access

Room Information

1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Meal included - continental breakfast
2 QUEEN BEDS
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Internet access, Meal included - continental breakfast
SUITE-1 QUEEN BED
Queen bed, Non-smoking, Kitchenette, Internet access, Meal included - continental breakfast
SUITE-1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Kitchenette, Internet access, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast
1 KING BED
King bed, Non-smoking, Meal included - continental breakfast

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is EST
· Opened in 2009
· 60 rooms.
· 15 suites.
· 4 floors.

Directions

From: Philadelphia Internationa Leave airport via Exit 12A, keep left at fork and follow signs for Rental Car Return/Hotels/Parking. Continue straight to the ramp for I- 95 (South). Follow ramp, keeping right, and merge onto I-95 South (signs will read I-95 South/Delaware). Stay on I-95 for 6.6 miles. Take exit 6 (PA-320/Providence Avenue/Edgemont Avenue/PA 352). Turn right at Chestnut Street (follow signs for Central Business District). Chestnut Street becomes East 13th Street Turn right at Providence Avenue (RT. 320), then left on East 16th Street, then left on Upland Street, then left on East 15th Street to the BEST WESTERN PLUS Philadelphia Airport South at Widener University. From: Philadelphia/Points north Take I- 95 (South) via the Vine Street Expressway (Center City) or 30th Street (University City). Stay on I-95 for 15.4 miles. Take exit 6 (PA-320/Providence Avenue/Edgemont Avenue/PA 352). Turn right at Chestnut Street (follow signs for Central Business District). Chestnut Street becomes East 13th

Restaurant Information

Cove at Riverview

1.00 mile(s) from Cove at Riverview, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Located at Riverwalk at Harrah's Chester Casino

Applebee's

5.00 mile(s) from Applebee's , full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner,

End Zone Sports Bar

1.00 mile(s) from End Zone Sports Bar, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Located at Harrah's Chester Casino

Winning Streaks

1.00 mile(s) from Winning Streaks, bar/lounge, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Located at Harrah's Chester Casino

Riverview Terrace

1.00 mile(s) from Riverview Terrace, full service, American, open for: lunch, dinner, Located at Harrah's Chester Casino

Temptations

1.00 mile(s) from Temptations, buffet, International, open for: lunch, dinner, Located at Harrahs Chester Casino

Aces Diner at Harrah's

1.00 mile(s) from Aces Diner at Harrah's , fast food, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,

Club Cappucino at Harrah's

1.00 mile(s) from Club Cappucino at Harrah's , coffee shop, American, open for: dinner, Located at Harrah's Chester Casino

Upland Diner

1.00 mile(s) from Upland Diner, full service, American, open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner,

Recreation Information

Spa - INRM SPA/OVS TUB

Cardiovascular exercise - EXCKOT

Shopping - 6.90 mile(s) from AMC Theaters Marple, 10 theater movie complex at the Marple Village shopping center.

Ice skating - 12.00 mile(s) from Skatium, Old fashioned ice skating rink. Open skate and ice hockey leagues.

Billiards - 8.60 mile(s) from Drexelline Billiards, Smoke free billiard hall with dart boards, bar and bar food. Located in the Drexeline Shopping Center.

Bowling alley - 7.50 mile(s) from Sproul Lanes, Family-oriented bowling alley featuring Rock & Bowl nights on Friday & Saturday.

Gym - Universal gym

Area Attractions

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia

18.60 mile(s) from Philadelphia

West Chester

16.90 mile(s) from West Chester

Wilmington, Delaware,

17.30 mile(s) from Wilmington, Delaware, DE

King of Prussia

22.30 mile(s) from King of Prussia

New York City, New York,

111 mile(s) from New York City, New York, NY

Baltimore, Maryland,

90.50 mile(s) from Baltimore, Maryland, MD

Cherry Hill, New Jersey,

25.00 mile(s) from Cherry Hill, New Jersey, NJ

Washington, DC,

127 mile(s) from Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Media

4.70 mile(s) from Media

Camden, New Jersey,

19.60 mile(s) from Camden, New Jersey,

Harrisburg

109 mile(s) from Harrisburg

Pittsburgh

308 mile(s) from Pittsburgh

Atlantic City, New Jersey,

71.80 mile(s) from Atlantic City, New Jersey, NJ

Media Towne Center,

4.50 mile(s) from Media Towne Center, Quaint shopping district with historic buildings, trolly cars, numerous shops, bars and eateries.

King of Prussia Mall,

22.00 mile(s) from King of Prussia Mall, huge indoor shopping mall featuring over 250 stores in 3 buildings

King of Prussia Mall,

8.00 mile(s) from King of Prussia Mall, a huge indoor mall with over 500 stores and restaurants. A day trip in itself.

University City,

6.00 mile(s) from University City, the neighborhoods surrounding The University of Pennsylvania boast numerous stores and eateries.

Olde City Philadelphia,

6.00 mile(s) from Olde City Philadelphia, original Philadelphia buildings, cobblestone streets , horse-drawn carriages and shops and food galore.

Home Depot,

2.00 mile(s) from Home Depot, Home repair superstore located in Ridley, PA

Center City Philadelphia,

6.00 mile(s) from Center City Philadelphia, Hundreds of stores and restaurants on Philadelphia's two main streets, Chestnut and Walnut

Granite Run Mall,

5.00 mile(s) from Granite Run Mall, Local Shopping Center with 80 specialty stores anchored by JC Penney, Sears and Boscov's

Springfield Mall,

4.20 mile(s) from Springfield Mall, Macy's and 40-plus stores and restaurants under one roof just 11 minutes from the hotel.

Historic Downtown Media,

4.50 mile(s) from Historic Downtown Media, Local shopping area with historic buildings, quaint shops, excellent restaurants and a beautiful Main Street

QVC Studios,

18.00 mile(s) from QVC Studios, Home of the QVC Shopping Channel

Lockheed Martin

10.00 mile(s) from Lockheed Martin

BDP International

6.00 mile(s) from BDP International

Evraz Claymont Steel

6.00 mile(s) from Evraz Claymont Steel

Boeing Helicopter Plant,

2.50 mile(s) from Boeing Helicopter Plant, Boeing International factory which produces the Chinnock and other military helicopters.

Braskem

6.00 mile(s) from Braskem

1 International Plaza

6.00 mile(s) from 1 International Plaza

SYNYGY,

2.00 mile(s) from SYNYGY, Enterprise Incentive Solutions and web-based native software. Located at The Wharf at Rivertown

Wells Fargo Financial,

2.00 mile(s) from Wells Fargo Financial, The auto-lending branch of Wells Fargo Bank. Located at The Wharf at Rivertown

Sun Center Studios

6.00 mile(s) from Sun Center Studios

Kimberly-Clark, Inc,

1.00 mile(s) from Kimberly-Clark, Inc, Maker of Kleenex, Scott Tissue, Huggies, Pull-ups, Kotex, Poise & Depend Brands.

Hubbell Inc

2.00 mile(s) from Hubbell Inc

Covanta Waste Energy

4.00 mile(s) from Covanta Waste Energy

PQ Corporation,

2.00 mile(s) from PQ Corporation, Philadelphia Quartz Corporation, manufacturer of silicate, zeolite and other performance materials

Alstom

6.00 mile(s) from Alstom

3M

6.00 mile(s) from 3M

Sunoco

3.00 mile(s) from Sunoco

Dee Paper

2.00 mile(s) from Dee Paper

Education Dynamics

1.00 mile(s) from Education Dynamics

Philadelphia Navy Yard

10.00 mile(s) from Philadelphia Navy Yard

Baldwin Towers Office Park

3.00 mile(s) from Baldwin Towers Office Park

Fisher Tank Company

4.00 mile(s) from Fisher Tank Company

Crozer-Chester Medical Center,

0.50 mile(s) from Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Full-service medical center, hospital and trauma center

Bellair Expiditing

3.00 mile(s) from Bellair Expiditing

Rose Tree Corporate Center

6.00 mile(s) from Rose Tree Corporate Center

University of Delaware

28.00 mile(s) from University of Delaware

University of the Arts,

15.80 mile(s) from University of the Arts, Philadelphia

Penn State University,

197 mile(s) from Penn State University, State College

Villanova University

15.20 mile(s) from Villanova University

Eastern University,

17.50 mile(s) from Eastern University, St. Davids

University of Pennsylvania,

14.00 mile(s) from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Cheney University,

13.80 mile(s) from Cheney University, Cheney

West Chester University,

19.50 mile(s) from West Chester University, West Chester

Philadelphia University

18.00 mile(s) from Philadelphia University

Penn State DelCo Campus,

12.50 mile(s) from Penn State DelCo Campus, Media

Drexel University,

14.50 mile(s) from Drexel University, Philadelphia

Lehigh University,

61.60 mile(s) from Lehigh University, Bethlehem

Widener University Law,

18.10 mile(s) from Widener University Law, Wilmington, DE

Haverford College,

17.20 mile(s) from Haverford College, Haverford

Arcadia University,

32.40 mile(s) from Arcadia University, Glenside

Delaware County Community,

10.00 mile(s) from Delaware County Community, Media

Temple University,

18.00 mile(s) from Temple University, Philadelphia

Bryn Mawr College

17.30 mile(s) from Bryn Mawr College

Widener University,

0.10 mile(s) from Widener University, Chester

Rosemont College

16.70 mile(s) from Rosemont College

La Salle University,

22.00 mile(s) from La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA

Swarthmore College

3.40 mile(s) from Swarthmore College

Saint Joseph's University,

14.90 mile(s) from Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia

Neumann College,

6.20 mile(s) from Neumann College, Aston

The Rodin Museum,

18.00 mile(s) from The Rodin Museum, The largest collection of Rodin sculptures in the United States. Located across the street from the Franklin Institute.

Chaddsford Winery,

18.40 mile(s) from Chaddsford Winery, Local winery with exceptional products. Tours, wine tastings, gift shop.

Dave & Busters,

16.50 mile(s) from Dave & Busters, Philadelphia's location of the gaming and food chain. Located on Columbus Blvd at the waterfront.

Center City Philadelphia,

15.00 mile(s) from Center City Philadelphia, Sightseeing, historical attractions, dining, nightlife

Brandywine River Museum,

19.50 mile(s) from Brandywine River Museum, Home of the Wyeth family and their paintings

Widener University,

0.00 mile(s) from Widener University, Located across the street from the hotel

Independence National Park,

17.50 mile(s) from Independence National Park, Home of Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center, the Visitor's Center & much more

The Franklin Institute,

18.00 mile(s) from The Franklin Institute, World famous science museum including a walk-through heart, IMAX theater and world-class exhibits.

Lincoln Financial Field,

10.00 mile(s) from Lincoln Financial Field, Home of the Philadelphia Eagles

Harrah's Casino/Racetrack,

1.00 mile(s) from Harrah's Casino/Racetrack, New casino featuring slot machines, video poker, several restaurants, nightclub and a harness racing track located One mile from hotel

Media, PA,

6.00 mile(s) from Media, PA, Local shopping, entertainment and dining options

Longwood Gardens,

18.00 mile(s) from Longwood Gardens, Over 1077 acres of gardens, woodlands. Horticultural center

PPL Park Soccer Stadium,

2.00 mile(s) from PPL Park Soccer Stadium, Home of the Philadelphia Union, Major League Soccer team

Philadelphia Art Museum,

18.00 mile(s) from Philadelphia Art Museum, One of our country's oldest and grandest art museums, on the Ben Franklin Parkway. Rocky Statue located here

Wells Fargo Center,

10.00 mile(s) from Wells Fargo Center, Home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers

Citizen Bank Park,

10.00 mile(s) from Citizen Bank Park, Home the Philadelphia Phillies

QVC Studios,

19.00 mile(s) from QVC Studios, Visit the home of the QVC channel; watch shows being taped; pitch your own products in a mock studio.

John Heinz Wildlife Refuge,

9.80 mile(s) from John Heinz Wildlife Refuge, Federally protected marshes, parks and wildlife refuge covering over 30 square miles.

Neumann University

6.00 mile(s) from Neumann University

Hershey Park,

99.00 mile(s) from Hershey Park, Amusement park, hotel and the Hershey Chocolate Factory and store.