Official Convention Hotels - Coming Soon

NCTE has contracted many hotels within walking distance of the Pennsylvania Convention Center at the lowest available rates. Per our annual schedule, full housing information will become available in June, six months prior to Convention and in alignment with hotel booking standards and availability. Prior to that, hotels will be unable to make reservations before housing opens, so please do not contact them directly. The room rates for these properties are $225–$300 a night. The 2026 Annual Convention headquarters hotel is the Marriott Philadelphia.

Please note that neither NCTE nor any NCTE vendor will reach out to you offering unsolicited hotel reservations. That said, NCTE WILL notify all who have registered when housing is open and available for booking. All hotel reservations in NCTE blocks must be booked via links on NCTE’s Annual Convention website through the official housing vendor, Orchid events. Any unsolicited outreach received about housing should be ignored.

NCTE has negotiated high-quality hotel options, and to help ease your travel planning, Orchid Events, the only official hotel booking provider for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention, offers flexible change and cancellation policies. Booking your reservations when housing opens through Orchid Events guarantees you’ll receive the lowest rates and also allows NCTE to effectively document the impact that the NCTE Annual Convention has on the host city. This information is critical in negotiating the best deals for our attendees in future years. NCTE group hotels will not offer the discounted Convention rates if you contact them directly.

Please note: Per our annual schedule, full housing information will become available in June, six months prior to Convention and in alignment with hotel booking standards and availability. NCTE will notify all who have registered when housing is open and available for booking.

Getting to Philadelphia

By Air

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is located approximately seven miles from Center City. The airport serves as a hub for American Airlines and offers direct flights from most major US cities.

Air Transportation Options

  • Airline Discount Program:

    Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for NCTE Annual Convention participants. Please click here to book your flights. You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1-800-328-1111 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET and refer to Meeting Event Code NY3H5.

  • SEPTA Airport Line:

    $8 one-way to Center City (30-minute ride). Trains depart every 30 minutes. Take the train to Jefferson Station, which is directly beneath the Convention Center.

  • Taxi/Rideshare:

    Approximately $30–$40 to Center City (20–30 minutes, depending on traffic)

  • Shuttle Services:

    Various shared-ride services available at Ground Transportation

By Train

Philadelphia is easily accessible via Amtrak, with service from New York, Washington DC, Boston, and other cities along the Northeast Corridor.

Train Transportation Options

  • 30th Street Station:

    Amtrak’s Philadelphia hub. Take SEPTA Regional Rail to Jefferson Station (one stop, 5 minutes) or taxi/rideshare to the Convention Center.

  • From New York:

    1.5 hours on Acela, 2 hours on Northeast Regional

  • From Washington DC:

    1.5 hours on Acela, 2 hours on Northeast Regional

By Car

Philadelphia is accessible via I-95 (North-South) and I-76 (East-West). The Convention Center is located in Center City, easily reached from major highways.

Car Transportation Options

  • Convention Center Parking:

    Garage located at 13th and Arch Streets. Daily rates approximately $25–$35.

  • Hotel Parking:

    Most Convention hotels offer valet or self-parking ($35–$55/day)

  • Alternative Parking:

    Several commercial garages within walking distance offer competitive daily rates

Pro Tip: If you’re staying at a Convention hotel, consider leaving your car at home. The Convention Center and most hotels are within easy walking distance of restaurants, attractions, and public transit.

Getting Around Philadelphia

SEPTA Public Transit

Philadelphia’s public transit system (SEPTA) includes buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail. A SEPTA Key card makes travel easy and affordable.

Options

  • Subway:

    Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street Line serve Center City

  • Buses:

    Extensive bus network throughout the city

  • Regional Rail:

    Jefferson Station is directly beneath the Convention Center

Indego Bike Share

Philadelphia’s bike share program has stations throughout Center City. A great way to explore the city between sessions!

Walking

Center City Philadelphia is very walkable. Most Convention hotels, restaurants, and attractions are within a 15-minute walk of the Convention Center.