Sheraton Society Hill Hotel
| Exterior | Lobby | Room | Pool | Ballroom |
SIGCOMM 2005 will be held at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Hotel address | 1 Dock Street (2nd and Walnut) |
| Philadelphia, PA 19106 | |
| Hotel phone | 215-238-6000 |
| Hotel directions | See below |
| Hotel website | www.sheraton.com/societyhill |
Hotel Reservations
Sheraton has setup a special page for making hotel reservations for SIGCOMM:
Reservations may be made online at the above URL or by calling 1-888-625-5144 (toll-free in U.S. and Canada). SIGCOMM'05 is holding a block of rooms on the following dates: August 18-26, 2005. Please note that based upon the hotel's availability the conference rate may be extended as early as August 15th and/or as late at August 29th. Make sure to request the ACM SIGCOMM Conference rate of $149 per night for a single or double room. Use ACM as the group code to obtain the reduced rate. The rates are only guaranteed if the reservation is made prior to the cutoff date on August 1st, 2005. Even if using other available rates, both the conference and you benefit from preferred use of the conference hotel. All room requests require an advance deposit or credit card to guarantee the reservation.
Should a guest desire to cancel their reservation, their deposit will be refunded in full if they notify the Hotel at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to scheduled arrival date. Credit cards will not be charged until actual check-in or late cancellation.
Hotel Amenities
| Data port | Weight and exercise equipment |
| Hair dryer | 24 hours news channel |
| Starwood preferred guest membership | Iron and ironing board |
| LodgeNet services | Express check in/out |
| Concierge | Shoe duster |
| 24 hour room service | Business center |
| Executive club level | Swimming pool |
| Jacuzzi | Luggage rack |
| Fitness center with children's pool | Massage |
| Gift shop | Florist |
| News stand | Valet parking ($25.30 per 24 hours) |
Internet access
Wireless access will be available in both conference ballrooms and adjacent areas. There will also be a room with some wired ethernet ports (total of 20). Internet access will be provided through publicly routable addresses.
Hotel rooms also feature wired ethernet ports. The hotel charges a fee for Internet access in the rooms; please check with the hotel for the exact fee upon checking in.
Hotel Directions
| Hotel address | 1 Dock Street (2nd and Walnut Street) |
| Philadelphia, PA 19106 | |
| Hotel phone | 215-238-6000 |
| Hotel description | Four story brick hotel |
Note: paid valet parking is available
From the New Jersey turnpike (Through the Ben Franklin bridge). Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 4 (Camden) to Route 73 North. Follow Route 73 North to Route 38 West. Take Rout 38 West to Route 30 West and follow signs for the Ben Franklin Bridge. Pass through the toll, cross the bridge and stay in your right hand lane. Follow signs for South 6th Street on your right. Take 6th Street to Market Street and make a left turn. Follow Market Street to 2nd Street and turn right. Go 2 blocks to a dead end and make a left turn. The hotel is to your left.
From the north (Trenton, Bucks County). Take I-95 South: continue to Exit 20, Washington Avenue/Columbus Boulevard. At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Columbus Blvd. Follow for 3 lights to Dock Street and make a left. Continue to dead end and turn right. The hotel is on the right hand side.
From the south (Delware, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Virginia, Philadelphia airport). Take Exit I-95 North to Exit 20, Penns Landing/Washington Avenue (Columbus Blvd.). Make a left onto Columbus Boulevard and travel to the 6th traffic light to Dock Street and make a left. Go to dead end and turn right. The hotel is on the right hand side.
From the west (Harrisburg, Allentown, PA turnpike). Take Exit 326-Valley Forge (Old Exit 24) of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and follow signs to 76 East (Schuylkill Expressway). Take 76 East to Exit 344 - 676 East/Central Philadelphia (Old Exit 38). Follow 676 East to I-95 South. Take I-95 South to Exit 20 Penns Landing /Washington Ave (Columbus Blvd.). At the bottom of the ramp, turn left onto Columbus Blvd. Follow for 3 lights to Dock Street and make a left. Go to the dead end and turn right. The hotel is on the right hand side.
