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HISTORICON will be located at the
Valley Forge Convention Plaza
(VFCP), located at 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania USA 19406. The VFCP contains two attached
hotels – Radisson Hotel and Scanticon Hotel – and both are considered the Main Convention Hotels.
See the following link for
Virtual Tours
of areas of the VFCP. See the following link for a PDF explaining recently completed Radisson Hotel
Renovations:
Radisson Hotel Valley Forge Completes Phase One of Renovations
Group blocks of rooms just for HISTORICON attendees have been arranged at the two hotels attached to the
convention center (Note that all room rates listed below do not include 8% tax.)
Important: Group blocks will only be secured until June 6th, 2010 (i.e., 30 days prior to convention),
so make plans now and book early! When reserving a room with any of the following hotels/motels, you
must say that you are with the "HISTORICON (July 7-11, 2010)" – and give the Group Name
below – to ensure you get the group rates.
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Radisson Hotel Valley Forge
– The Main Co-Convention Hotel – Located at 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA
19406; attached to the convention center with 328 rooms (all non-smoking).
Click on above link for full amenities (including free high-speed wireless internet access,
wired internet access, Sleep-number beds, in-room safes, hair dryer, and iron/iron boards,
fitness center, men and woman’s saunas, outdoor pool, and complimentary shuttles to/from
the King of Prussia Mall). Free parking.
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Important Note: Call the hotel directly; do not use online reservations.
Phone: 800-395-7046 toll free in US/Canada or 610-337-2000 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”).
Rates: 1 King or 2 Double beds for $109/night for 1-4 people. 1 King or 1 Queen bed suites, or
2 Double bed suites, for $124/night for 1-4 people. Rollaways are $20/night.
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Scanticon Hotel and Conference Center
– The Main Co-Convention Hotel – Located at 1210 First Avenue, King of
Prussia, PA 19406; right above the convention center with 160 suites (all non-smoking).
Click on above link for full amenities (including free wireless internet access, personal safe,
microwave, refrigerator and a huge Jacuzzi tube in all rooms). Free parking.
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Important Note: Call the hotel directly; do not use online reservations.
If you call before 9 AM they may transfer you over to the Radisson. If so, then
hang up and try back later, as you want to talk to the Scanticon reservations directly.
Phone: 610-265-1500 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”)
Rates: 1 King or Queen bed suites, or suites with 2 Double beds, for 1-4 people for $124/night.
Rollaways are $20/night.
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Besides the two on site hotels above, group blocks of rooms just for HISTORICON attendees have
been arranged at a number of hotels in the Valley Forge area. Note that all room rates listed
below do not include 8% tax. If you belong to an organization that gives discounts (AAA, AARP,
Government Rate, etc.), then make sure you also try to use those when you make your reservations,
as many of the hotels might also honor them for even better prices. To see an overview map of all
the hotels that have group blocks for HISTORICON and where they are located in relation to the
convention venue, simply click on the following for a
Hotel Map.
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Best Western Inn King of Prussia
– Located at 127 S. Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406; approx 2.9 miles from the convention center.
Click on the above link for full amenities (including free high-speed internet access, complimentary
Deluxe Continental Breakfast with hot items, outdoor heated pool and spa). Free parking.
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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
Phone: 610-265-4500 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”)
Rate: 2 Double beds is $95/night (all non-smoking).
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Crowne Plaza Valley Forge Hotel
– Located at 260 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406 (directly across from the King of
Prussia Mall); approx 4 miles from the convention center.
Click on the above link for full amenities (including free high speed internet access,
fitness center, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant). Free parking and complimentary shuttle
service to King of Prussia Mall and to the convention center.
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Phone: 610-265-7500 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”)
Rate: 2 Double Queen beds or 1 King bed is $109/night for 1-4 people (all non-smoking).
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Dolce Valley Forge Hotel
– Located at 251 West Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406; approx 4 miles from
the convention center.
Click on above link for full amenities (including free high speed internet access, fitness
center, outdoor pool, on-site restaurant). Free parking and complimentary shuttle service
to King of Prussia Mall and to the Valley Forge Convention Plaza. About the Dolce Hotel…
“Gleaming with the polished touches of a $20 million renovation, the area’s leading
destination for both corporate and leisure travelers, and exudes an essence of relaxed luxury.
Marble floors and mahogany woods welcome you into our updated retreat leading you to our brand new,
luxurious, residentially inspired guest rooms. Recharge with a swim in our outdoor pool, relax over
a game of darts, shuffleboard or billiards in T. Burke’s lounge or take our complimentary
shuttle to the King of Prussia Mall. Located just 6 minutes from the Valley Forge Convention
Plaza, Dolce Valley Forge is your key to the region’s incredible options.”
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Phone: 800-879-8372 (toll free) or direct at 610-337-1200 (Group Code: “HISTORICON”)
Rate: 2 Double Queen beds or 1 King bed is $99/night for 1-4 people,
or 1 Junior Suite (1 King bed with sleeper sofa) is $129/night for
1-4 people (all non-smoking).
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Embassy Suites
– Located at 888 Chesterbrook Blvd, Chesterbrook, PA 19087; approx 7 miles from the convention
center (about 7 minutes via back roads!)
Click on above link for full amenities (including free high-speed internet access, refrigerator,
coffee maker, microwave oven, and complimentary USA Today newspaper. Complimentary cooked to
order breakfast buffet, with a Manager’s Reception (complimentary cocktails daily
5:30-7:30 pm), plus exercise facilities, indoor pool, and free parking. Free shuttle to
Valley Forge Convention Plaza and other local attractions (King of Prussia Mall, etc.;
must make reservations at hotel). Free parking.
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Note: Use link on the left for online reservations, or call the number below.
Group Name: HISTORICON
Group Code: HIT
Check-in: 04-JUL-2010
Check-out: 13-JUL-2010
Hotel Name:
Embassy Suites Philadelphia-Valley Forge
Hotel Address: 888 Chesterbrook Boulevard
Wayne, Pennsylvania
19087
Phone Number: 610-407-7170
Rate: 1 King bed with full sleeper sofa bed is $99/night for 1-2 people; +$20/person for 3-4
(all non-smoking).
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott Valley Forge
– Located at 258 Mall Blvd, King of Prussia, PA 19406; approx 3 miles from the convention center.
Click on above link for full amenities (incl. free high speed internet access, small refrigerators,
free continental breakfast, including Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit and coffee,
and free access to Bally Total Fitness Center connected to the hotel). Free parking.
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Phone: 610-337-0700 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”).
Rate: 2 Double beds or 1 King bed is $99/night for 1-4 people (all non-smoking).
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Hampton Inn King of Prussia
– Located at 530 W. Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406; approx 4 miles from the convention center.
Click on the above link for full amenities. Free parking.
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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
Phone: 610-962-8111 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”).
Rate: 2 double Queen beds or 1 King bed for $99/night for 1-4 people (all non-smoking; no pets allowed).
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites King of Prussia
– Located at 260 North Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406; approx 2.5 miles from the
convention center and “within walking distance of the King of Prussia Mall”,
with 105 rooms and 50 king suites (with kitchenettes).
Click on the above link for full amenities (including free Hot Continental “Fresh Start”
Breakfast, free high-speed internet access, fitness room and indoor whirlpool.) Free parking.
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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
Phone: 610-768-9500 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”).
Rate: 2 double full beds for $104/night. |
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Holiday Inn Express Malvern
– Located at 1 Morehall Rd, Frazer, PA 19355; approx 8 miles from the convention center.
Click on the above link for full amenities (including free Hot Continental “Fresh Start”
Breakfast, free high-speed internet access, fitness room and indoor whirlpool.) Free parking.
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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
Phone: 610-651-0400 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”).
Rate: 2 double full beds for $92/night.
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Hyatt Place King of Prussia
As of May 19th, we have just been informed that the Hyatt Place opening has been
pushed back to September 1, 2010. Therefore this hotel will not be available for HISTORICON 2010.
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Important: If any of the hotels listed above do not honor the HISTORICON
block, then contact the Convention Director (Bob Giglio) right way at
director@historicon.org
to let him know.
Get more information on Valley Forge, King of Prussia, and surrounding region, and all there is to
see while you're in the area; click on the
Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau
website!
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