The KDD 2006 conference will take place at the Loews Philadelphia hotel, at 1200 Market Street in Philadelphia, PA.
A rate of $159 will be available for conference attendees between August 15 - 27th, 2006. Cut-off date for room reservations at this rate will be August 4th, 2006. Reservations can be taken by calling 215-627-1200 and stating the conference name and dates. For alternate hotels information, please click here.
Restaurants:
For restaurants near the hotel, and for a (slightly idiosyncratic) review of the good restaurants in Philadelphia see Lyle's Philly restaurant reviews.
Travel Information:
Directions to Loews Philadelphia Hotel (Taxi, Bus, Train)
Airport Information:
Philadelphia International Airport is located just 7.2 miles southwest of Central Philadelphia. The Ground Transportation System at the Airport is an extensive network of taxicab, car rental, shuttle-bus, limousine, and van operations working to get you where you want to go in a safe, courteous and efficient manner. In addition, the Airport also offers SEPTA bus and regional rail service to Downtown Philadelphia and points in between.
Follow 95 South to Exit 22 (Central Philadelphia).
Follow signs for 676 West.
Continue on 676 to the Broad Street Exit.
Make first left onto Vine Street.
Follow Vine to third light (12th Street) and make a Right.
Pass the Convention Center.
Cross Market Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.
I-95 from the South (Delaware, Maryland, Philadelphia International Airport):
Follow 95 North to Exit 22 (Central Philadelphia).
Follow signs for 676 West.
Continue on 676 to the Broad Street Exit.
Continue onto 15th Street.
Follow 15th Street through seven traffic lights (City Hall on left).
Continue around City Hall.
Make right onto Market Street.
Drive to 12th Street (Loews Hotel is on the right).
Make right onto 12th Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.
From the NJ Turnpike (New York) and Ben Franklin Bridge (Cherry Hill, NJ):
Follow New Jersey Turnpike South to Exit 4 (Camden/Philadelphia).
Follow 73 North to 38 West to 30 West.
Follow signs for Ben Franklin Bridge.
Staying in center lane, follow signs for Vine Street/Local Traffic.
Follow Vine Street to 12th Street.
Turn Left onto 12th Street.
Continue approximately four blocks.
Pass Convention Center.
Cross Market Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.
From 76 East:
Follow 76 East to Exit 344 (676 East).
Continue on 676 to the Broad Street Exit.
Follow signs for Vine Street/Local Traffic.
Continue on Vine to the third light (12th Street).
Turn Right onto 12th Street.
Pass Convention Center.v • Cross Market Street.
Entrance and Valet Parking on right-hand side.
Visa Request:
If you require a visa to attend KDD, please contact Stephanie Smith at ACM Headquarters:
Stephanie Smith
Association for Computing Machinery, SIG Services
1515 Broadway, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Email: smith_s[at]hq.acm.org
Tel: 212-626-0612
Please note that it may take several days for a visa letter to be
sent out after it is requested. Please plan accordingly.
Student Travel Award Information:
Student Travel Awards have been awarded for select students attending KDD-2006. Awards will provide partial funding for travel and registration expenses. Please click here for more information.
KDD 2006 August 20 - 23, 2006 Philadelphia, USA