Celebrate The International Year of Astronomy

GET STAR STRUCK IN PHILADELPHIA WITH MARRIOTT

With A Special Package Starting At $169 Including Hotel and VIP Exhibit Tickets

Philadelphia, PA (May 6, 2009) -- The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, M arriott’s flagship property in Philadelphia, PA, is offering a “Galileo” package that offers visitors VIP access to the unique "Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy" exhibition at the Franklin Institute (www2.fi.edu/exhibits/traveling/galileo).
 
Starting at just $169, the package provides an anytime front-of-the-line experience of this unique exhibit providing a showcase for Galileo’s accomplishments, his discoveries, and his impact on astronomy, physics, and math. This will be the very first time one of the two remaining Galileo telescopes can be seen outside of its home in Florence, Italy.

Offered through September 9, 2009, the package includes:

• Overnight accommodations
• Two VIP tickets to the exhibit to be used at any
   time and on any day while the exhibit is open
   with front-of-the-line access
 
In order to book this package, travelers must mention promotion code ZJ5 when booking online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/phldt-philadelphia-marriott-downtown/ or call 1-800-834-6418 and ask for promotional code ZJ5.
 
Package rates are per room, per night, exclusive of tax and based on availability. Blackout dates may apply. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms.
 

ABOUT THE PHILADELPHIA MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown commands a towering presence in the heart of America's original capital. Surrounded by rich revolutionary history and culture, this Center City hotel exceeds the expectations of leisure travelers — including its close proximity to the city’s famous sites like Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell located within eight blocks. A collection of Philadelphia's finest restaurants are located on-site or within walking distance of the hotel in addition to the city's best shopping and entertainment venues. This hotel in downtown Philadelphia features 1,400 rooms and suites, an on-site fitness room, the Ettore European Salon and Spa, a Starbucks coffee shop, and two restaurants:  13 and Circ. The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is just one mile from the 30th Street Tra! in Station and nine miles from Philadelphia International Airport.
 
For more information or reservations, please visit the web site at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/phldt-philadelphia-marriott-downtown/ or all 1-800-320-5744.