Hotel

The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is centrally located in the heart of Center City, within steps of key attractions, public transit, and affordable dining options.

Spacious guest rooms with amenities like a workspace, large TV, and a refrigerator offer convenience and are perfect for both rest and productivity. On-site facilities including a fitness center and two onsite restaurants provide ways to recharge after a day of sessions, and informal spaces throughout the hotel like a snack bar/deli and a rooftop garden make it easy to meet up with friends or collaborators.

 

Hotel

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

1201 Market Street (guest entrance at 1200 Filbert Street)

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Reservations by phone: Coming soon

Online Reservations: Coming soon

Learn more about the hotel

Details on rates will be available soon. The reservation site will open in May and the reservation deadline is January 21, 2027.

Beware of unauthorized hotel solicitations. Please note that there is only one official conference hotel, the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The only way to make a reservation is by contacting the hotel directly through the reservation site or phone number listed above. While hotel resellers or others may contact you offering accommodations for your trip, they are not endorsed or affiliated with the hotel, GSA, or the conference.

Why stay at the conference hotel?

The staff at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown is excited to welcome Drosophilists back to this centrally located hotel in the heart of City Center, which offers comfortable, updated rooms and convenient amenities.

Easily accessible from Philadelphia International Airport, attendees can reach the hotel via taxi, rideshare, or public transit using SEPTA. Once there, you’ll find yourself within walking distance of key attractions and practical dining options, including the ever-popular Reading Terminal Market—a great spot for affordable meals between sessions.

The surrounding area offers a mix of historic sites, green spaces, and walkable streets, making it easy to explore Philadelphia on a limited budget. Dining options for all tastes and budgets along with grocery stores for stocking up on essentials, are steps away from the hotel.

Be sure to join Marriott Bonvoy to take advantage of member benefits like complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reservations

The reservation site will open May 8. Additional information will be available soon, including rates. 

Looking for travel funding?

Undergrad student, grad student, and postdoc GSA members from any country can apply for travel awards.

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