Getting around Center City from The Bellevue Hotel
The Bellevue Hotel sits at 200 South Broad Street on Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts, within easy walking distance of City Hall and the Kimmel Center. Center City is well served by walking, the Broad Street Line (SEPTA), taxis/rideshares, and a direct SEPTA train from Philadelphia International Airport to Suburban Station.
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From Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You can take SEPTA’s Airport Line into Center City; trains run roughly every 30 minutes from early morning to around midnight and stop at Suburban Station in Center City. The Airport Line trip to Center City typically takes about 22–28 minutes.
A rideshare or taxi from PHL to Broad Street is also common — travel time varies with traffic but is often in the range of a 15–30 minute drive. If you plan to use public transit, check SEPTA schedules for current times and fares.
- SEPTA Airport Line → Suburban Station (then a short walk or transfer to Broad Street / Walnut-Locust area)
- Rideshare or taxi direct to 200 South Broad Street (travel time varies by traffic)
- If you need step-by-step directions from your terminal, ask the front desk or BookResorts agents (+1 (888) 605-1350)
| Option | Typical time |
|---|---|
| SEPTA Airport Line to Center City (train) | About 22–28 minutes |
| Rideshare/taxi | Often 15–30 minutes (depends on traffic) |
| Hotel-arranged transfer or private car | Varies — ask reservations or BookResorts |
Subway, regional rail and getting around by public transit
The Broad Street Line (SEPTA subway) runs beneath Broad Street; the Walnut–Locust station serves the Avenue of the Arts corridor near the hotel. The SEPTA regional rail network and Airport Line serve Suburban Station a short distance from the hotel.
Public transit is an efficient way to reach South Philadelphia venues along Broad Street or to connect to regional rail for destinations beyond Center City. Check SEPTA for route maps, fares and current schedules before you travel.
- Broad Street Line — local access to sports/entertainment venues and North/South Philadelphia
- Regional rail — Suburban Station for connections across the region
- SEPTA Airport Line — direct trains between PHL and Center City
| System | Use for |
|---|---|
| Broad Street Line (SEPTA subway) | Local travel along Broad Street corridor |
| Regional Rail (Suburban Station) | Commuter trips and transfers across the Philadelphia region |
| Airport Line | Direct rail link PHL ↔ Center City |
Walking distances to nearby Center City highlights
The Bellevue Hotel is on the Avenue of the Arts, immediately adjacent to the Academy of Music and a short walk to the Kimmel Center. City Hall is also an easy walk from the hotel.
Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center sit farther to the east near Independence National Historical Park and are commonly reached on foot from the hotel in about 20 minutes.
- Academy of Music — steps from the hotel
- Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts — roughly a 4–5 minute walk
- Philadelphia City Hall — roughly a 5 minute walk
- Independence Hall / Liberty Bell Center — about a 20 minute walk
| Attraction | Approximate walking time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Academy of Music | Steps |
| Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | About 4–5 minutes |
| Philadelphia City Hall | About 5 minutes |
| Independence Hall / Liberty Bell Center | About 20 minutes |
Taxis, rideshares and parking
A taxi or rideshare drop-off and valet service are available at the hotel entrance on South Broad Street. Valet parking is offered by the hotel for a nightly fee; self-parking options exist nearby at third-party garages for an additional charge.
If you’re driving in from outside the city, note that complimentary parking is not available on site. For long-stay plans or oversized vehicles, call the hotel ahead to discuss options.
- Valet parking at the front entrance (fee applies; confirm current rate with the hotel)
- Self-parking available at nearby garages (third-party rates)
- Rideshare pickup/drop-off directly in front of 200 South Broad Street
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hotel valet | Available at front entrance; fee charged to room |
| Self-parking | Nearby third-party garages — separate fees |
| Rideshare / Taxi | Convenient curbside pickup/drop-off |
Using The Sporting Club and Bathhouse while staying at the hotel
Guest stays include complimentary access to The Sporting Club, which houses a 25‑meter indoor lap pool, fitness equipment, courts, sauna and steam rooms. The Sporting Club’s hours are published and should be checked for current access times.
Bathhouse is the hotel’s social wellness club with thermal pools and guided sauna sessions; access to Bathhouse thermal pools and saunas is via Day Pass and treatments are separately bookable. Note that children may use The Sporting Club only during designated children's hours and with required supervision and a signed waiver.
- The Sporting Club — complimentary access for hotel guests for the duration of the stay
- Pool details — 25-meter indoor lap pool with four lanes
- Children’s pool hours and age rules — children allowed only during specific hours and must be accompanied; a signed waiver is required
| Facility | Access model |
|---|---|
| The Sporting Club (pool/fitness) | Complimentary for hotel guests |
| Bathhouse (thermal pools/sauna) | Access via Day Pass; treatments bookable separately |
| Children | Allowed in Sporting Club only during designated hours with adult supervision and waiver |
On-site dining, late-night and in-room delivery
The Bellevue offers two main dining venues: Mr. Edison (lobby supper club) and Pergola on the 19th floor (all-day New American restaurant with city views). Pergola serves breakfast through dinner and also provides overnight in-room delivery during stated overnight hours.
Reservations are recommended for both restaurants, especially Pergola for rooftop seating and Mr. Edison for dinner service. If you need a quick breakfast or coffee in the morning, the lobby bar serves beverages and pastries.
- Mr. Edison — dinner service and lobby supper-club atmosphere; reservations recommended
- Pergola — breakfast, lunch, dinner and overnight in-room delivery (check current posted hours)
- Lobby bar — morning beverages and pastries
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Mr. Edison | Dinner (reservations recommended) |
| Pergola | Breakfast, lunch, dinner, rooftop views, and overnight in-room delivery |
| Lobby bar | Morning beverages and pastries |
