Essington, PA - Ramada Philadelphia Airport
Address: 76 Industrial Hwy Phone: 610-521-9600
Location/ Directions: I-95 South to exit #9A (Essington). Go to traffic light, turn right onto Industrial highway Route 291. Hotel is on the left.
Average Price (Checked Feb 2011): $139.00 AAA Rated: Stars: (n/a)
About Hotel: 7-Stories, 294-Rooms, Interior Corridors, 24 Hour Complimentary Shuttle Service, Complimentary Wireless High Speed Internet, Exercise Room, Full Service Restaurant and Lounge with Limited Room Service, Heated Seasonal Outdoor Pool, Laundry/Valet Services, No Pets Allowed, Free Parking while Registered and Staying in The Hotel, USA Today Newspaper, Coffeemaker, Iron, Hairdryer, Truck/Bus Parking.
Railroad View: Excellent View. Any room facing south will offer a railroad view.
Railroads past Hotel: Norfolk Southern Railway. Busy branch line, train yard located outside hotel.
Comments: This motel has not been rated by RailfanMotels.com
Photo Comment: As you can see from the photo, the railroad was once much busier at one time, as witnessed from a second draw bridge. The motel is the building pictured. The parking lot along the tracks is a fenced off private lot used for airport travelers. The Baldwin Locomotive Works was once located just down the track!
Essington, PA - Comfort Inn Philadelphia Airport (PA094)
Address: 53 Industrial Hwy. Phone: (610) 521-9800
Location/ Directions: I-95 N/S Ex. 9A (Essington), SR 420 S. 1/4 Mi. to SR 291 W., 1/4 Mi. on right.
Average Price (Checked Feb 2011): $69.00 AAA Rated: Stars: (n/a)
About Hotel: 5-Stories, 150-Rooms, Interior & Exterior Corridors, Free airport shuttle service, Free breakfast, Free local calls, Business Center, Courtesy Transportation, Elevator, Exercise Room, Free High Speed Internet, Free Newspaper Mon-Fri, Guest Laundry, No Pets Allowed, Truck Parking, Cable/Satellite TV, Free Local Calls.
Railroad View: Fair distant view. Only 12 rooms offer a direct view of the railroad. Other rooms on the west side3 have an angled view.
Railroads past Hotel: Norfolk Southern Railway. Busy branch line, yard located across from the motel.
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Comments: This motel has not been rated by RailfanMotels.com
Photo Comment: Aerial photo shows the motel circled in yellow. The distant view does have some tree's to deal with, but upper floor rooms should be the best for a view from this property. Binoculars or a zoom lens is preferred to view train's from this motel. The former locomotive builder "Baldwin" was once located just up the road in Eddystone.