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HISTORICON will be located at the
Valley Forge Convention Center
(VFCC), located at 1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania USA 19406. The VFCC 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 VFCC.
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 5th, 2011 (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, 2011)" – and give the Group Name below –
to ensure you get the group rates. [Note: If you would like to come in up to 2 days earlier or stay later,
the hotels should honor the rates listed below, but if not, please let the Convention Director know –
director@historicon.org]
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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.
For a map showing the HISTORICON 2011 Group Block hotels, with distances to the Valley Forge Convention Center, click on
Hotel Map
for a pdf file.
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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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Comfort Inn Valley Forge
– Located at 550 W. Dekalb Pike, King of Prussia, PA 19406; approx 2-3 miles from the
convention center (and adjacent to King of Prussia Mall).
Click on the above link for full amenities (including free high-speed internet access,
complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast buffet, wireless high-speed internet access
in all rooms, refrigerator and microwave, and complimentary admission to Bally's Total
Fitness center). Free parking.
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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
Phone: 610-962-0700 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”)
Rate: 1 King bed is $99/night for 1-2 people (non-smoking); $10 per extra person.
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Courtyard by Marriott in Valley Forge
– Located at 1100 Drummers Ln, Wayne, PA 19087 (approx. 2 miles from the convention center).
Click on the above link for full amenities (including free Wifi/high-speed internet access,
mini-fridge, fitness center, and outdoor pool and Whirlpool). Free parking.
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Note: There are two links below for the online reservations, depending on room type desired.
Phone: 800-320-5748 or 610-687-6700 (Group Name: “HISTORICON Room Block”)
Rate: 2 Double Queen beds or 1 King bed is $124/night (all non-smoking).
You may also book directly online at the following links:
If you would like to reserve a room with one King bed, click
here
If you would like to reserve a room with two Queen beds, click
here
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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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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
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 Center.
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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
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 (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 parking.
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Note: Use link on the left for online reservations, or call the number below.
Phone: 866-388-6106 or 610-647-6700 (Group Code: “HISTORICON”)
Rate: 1 King bed with full sleeper sofa bed is $102/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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Note: You can use the online reservations link at left, or call number below.
Phone: 610-337-0700 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”).
Rate: 2 Double Queen 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 $107/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 $94/night.
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Hyatt Place King of Prussia
– Located at 440 American Ave, King of Prussia, PA 19406; approx 1.4 miles from the convention center.
Click on the above link for full amenities (including free WiFi internet access, continental
breakfast buffet, and indoor pool and fitness room.) Free parking.
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Note: Do not use online reservations; only call number below.
Phone: 484-690-3000 (Group Name: “HISTORICON”).
Rate: 2 queen beds or 1 king bed (includes refrigerator, flat screen
TV, and a living area) for $114/night.
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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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