FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Courtney Stephenson

Friends of Independence Park

(215) 928-1188

PHILADELPHIA OFFERS DISCOUNTED HOTEL RATES THROUGH OPEN HOUSE

The Sheraton Society Hill, Omni, Ritz Carlton, and the Inn at the Union League
are pleased to offer discounted hotel room rates for Philadelphia Open House participants

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PHILADELPHIA, March 5, 2001 – Philadelphia Open House, coordinated by The Friends of Independence National Historical Park, is pleased to announce that the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, the Omni Hotel at Independence Park, The Ritz Carlton, and the Inn at the Union League are offering discounted room rates for Philadelphia Open House participants from Thursday, April 26th to Sunday, May 20th and Sunday, June 3rd.

Hotel Packages

Discounted room rates for Philadelphia Open House tour participants:

Hotel Name

Telephone

Weekday Rate

Weekend Rate

Suite Rate

Breakfast Included

Disc Parking

Omni Hotel

215-925-0000

$169

$129

n/a

no

no

Ritz Carlton

215-735-7700

$330

$275

n/a

no

no

Sheraton Society Hill

215-238-6000

$149

$149

n/a

yes

no

Union League of Phila.

215-587-5570

$125

$125

$165

yes

yes

Philadelphia Open House 2001, sponsored by Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors, offers a unique opportunity to explore impressive private homes, magnificent gardens, and behind-the-scenes tours of cultural and historic sites throughout the Philadelphia region. Funds generated by the tour series benefit Independence National Historical Park and local civic and historic organizations.

Tour prices range from $25-85. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 215-928-1188 for a detailed brochure or to make reservations.

Artwork is available upon request.

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