General question about Philly (and Phillies games)

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by iowahawk1

Thanks for all of the info. I guess my only "concern" with the subway is getting off of it at night and the station being very lonely. Are there typically many people that get off of the subway at some of the major downtown stations following a night game?

Honestly if you leave after the game there will be many people getting off at the main Center City stops - the stations are fine and honestly i always feel pretty safe in the CC stations even at night without crowds but there will be many other people with with (in cities there is a safety in numbers component) and as soon as you pop up to the street there will be many people out and about.

As far as hotels go I have recomended before and know that good rates can be had on weekends at the Sofitel and Palomar which are great locations in Center City and would put two blocks from the Walnut Steet Station for the Broad Street line - the subway ride is ~10 mins to the stadium

[fifi le pew]

I'm a female (from Iowa originally) and there is nothing to worry about. I have ridden the subway to and from Phillies games probably 75 times (solo, with husband, and just me and my kids) and have never had any bad experiences, except for being really crowded! The subways will be packed going to and from games and many people will be getting out at the various CC stops. Many stay to party, eat or drink in CC after the games. It will NOT be a problem. Thousands of people take the subway to and from games--it's the best way to go!

If you are looking for relatively inexpensive and close CC hotels, I would recommend the Doubletree. It's right at Broad and Locust. You could literally get out of the subway and be at the hotel in 30 seconds. They have some good deals there and I usually put my Iowa relatives up there when they come for a visit. The Holiday Inn Express at 13th and Walnut is also relatively inexpensive (as far as CC hotels go) and would be one block from the Broad and Walnut subways stop.

In my opinion, you should DEFINITELY stay in CC and take the subways to and from games. Center City has a lot to offer and you would enjoy yourself so much more!

EDIT: Just as FYI, I used the term CC to denote Center City, which is what Philadelphians call their downtown core.

[iowahawk1]

Thanks again to everyone who responded to my question and concerns. I think that staying in the CC is the way to go!!

[CHIP72]

Originally Posted by iowahawk1

Thanks for all of the info. I guess my only "concern" with the subway is getting off of it at night and the station being very lonely. Are there typically many people that get off of the subway at some of the major downtown stations following a night game?

Yes.

I concur with everyone else - stay in Center City and ride the Broad Street Line to the stadium complex. (For whatever it is worth I did that last September and plan to do it again this coming September.)

Another hotel that is a possibility is Club Quarters, which I think is between 17th and 18th on I think Chestnut or Walnut. Be aware that the economy rooms there are REALLY small. It caters to a business crowd (i.e. mid-week stays), so good rates can sometimes be had on the weekend only 2-3 months in advance.