Travel & Accommodations
Where to Stay
For those guests traveling or staying overnight, we have two hotel partners located right in the heart of Philadelphia.
While the wedding party will be staying at the W Philadelphia, we're also pleased to offer the Element Philadelphia, which is located in the same building at a slightly more affordable price. Both hotels are connected, so Element guests can easily walk over to the W lobby for shuttle pickup to the reception.
W Philadelphia
Address: 1439 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Group Rates: $229/night (king), $249/night (double queen)
Group Code: GCAGCAE (expired)
Booking Deadline: November 1, 2025 (passed)
Element Philadelphia
Address: 1441 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Group Rates: $179/night (king), $199/night (double queen)
Group Code: GCAGCAH (expired)
Booking Deadline: November 1, 2025 (passed)
Getting Around Philadelphia
From the Airport
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is approximately 7 miles from Center City. Options include:
- SEPTA Regional Rail (25 minutes, $6.75)
- Taxi/Rideshare (20-30 minutes, $30-40)
- Private Car Service (20-30 minutes, $60+)
Around the City
Philadelphia offers multiple convenient transportation options:
- SEPTA subway and bus network
- Uber/Lyft services throughout the city
- Walkable downtown area
- Indego bike share system
Wedding Locations
Key locations for our special day with estimated driving times
Ceremony
St. Thomas of Villanova
Villanova University
~30 min from hotel
Reception
Horticulture Center
Fairmount Park
~25 min from ceremony
Hotel
W Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
~15 min from reception
Click on the markers for more details about each location