Villanova University
Villanova, Pennsylvania
July 27-31, 2025 (concluding at 11:30 a.m.)
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- Lodging Information
- Transportation to Villanova
- Campus Map
- Schedule of Activities
- Request Transcript (or 202-463-5570)
- Local information about Villanova
Where to Stay:
The Radnor Hotel
The Radnor Hotel, located just 1 mile from Villanova University, provides standard business amenities. Free parking is available at the hotel. Please note, you are responsible for transportation between the hotel and campus.
Room Rate:
King: $179.00*
Double: $199.00*
Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes in effect at time of check-in.
*Note, the breakfast buffet is no longer included in the room rate.
For Reservations: Contact the Reservations Office at 610-688-5800 and mention the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Northeast Institute program, or make your reservation online by clicking this link, and entering in the group code 61191.
Cut-off Date: June 26, 2024
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
The Commons Guest Apartments at Villanova University
We are excited to be on the South Campus in the Commons Guest Apartments, located just across the street from Bartley Hall.
Room Rates (per person, per night):
Single occupancy in an entire apartment is $120.00 per night. A two-bdrm apt with 1.5 or 2 baths, single occupancy in each bedroom, is $80.00 per person, per night. There is an additional 9% tax (state and local occupancy taxes) on all housing accommodations, regardless of tax exemption status.
For Reservations: Please visit this website for details and select the option for ‘U.S. Chamber of Commerce Northeast Institute (IOM).’ You will need to create an Iris log-in if you don’t already have one. The group code is Chamber24. Note, only credit card payments will be accepted.
Cut-off Date: July 12, 2024
Check-in: 3:00 p.m.
Check-out: 11:00 a.m.
On-Campus Parking: Please note that complimentary parking is available with a permit on South Campus in the I-2 lot and on West Campus in the W-2 lot. Those staying on-campus should receive a permit with their registration materials. Those staying off campus can request a permit with the Institute office at iom@uschamber.com. Hard copies of the permit will also be available on-site at registration. Parking in the Ithan Garage (lot I-1) is available for a fee. Please click here for rates and additional information.
Getting to Villanova:
By Plane
Philadelphia International Airport is a short 25-minute drive to Villanova via I-95S to I-476N. Taxi service and airport shuttles are available for about $60. The best ground transportation value from the airport to the University is to take the SEPTA R1 regional rail line from the airport to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station and transfer to the R5 line on to the Villanova station, located on campus next to the West Campus apartments.
By Train
Take AMTRAK to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. Ask an attendant in the station to direct you to the SEPTA regional rail platform where you will take the R5 train to the Villanova Station, located on campus next to the West Campus Apartments.
By Automobile
New York, New York: 104 miles
Washington, DC: 136 miles
Hartford, Connecticut: 221 miles
Boston, Massachusetts: 318 miles
Local Information about Villanova:
- Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
- Main Line Chamber of Commerce
- Villanova Campus Map
- Villanova University
Please note: Participants must attend all classes to receive full credit toward their IOM. Please be sure that your flight arrangements provide adequate time for you to complete classes through Thursday at 11:30 a.m., as well as accommodate travel to the airport.