In the heart of Philadelphia's downtown historical area, the Holiday Inn Express is approximately half a mile from the Liberty Bell and eight miles from Philadelphia International Airport. This location is also half a mile from South Street and the Italian Market, one mile from the Betsy Ross House, and a little over a mile from the Franklin Institute. The hotel amenities include the outdoor pool and sundeck and complimentary breakfast bar. The hotel also offers same-day valet service, covered self-parking (surcharge), free local calls, and complimentary guest passes to Bally's Total Fitness Center, two blocks from the hotel. All rooms feature cable TV, movies, high-speed Internet access, hairdryers, irons and ironing boards, voicemail, and individual climate control.