Originally Posted by
xenole
Fairly close. Get in around 9:50pm and leaving again at 7:05am so don't want to spend too long getting to and from a hotel.
I would just stay at an airport hotel. PHL is not that close to Center City, and if you have ~9 hours on the ground, you probably want to get some sleep. If you had more time, I would recommend the Courtyard Marriott by City Hall - not the greatest amenities (the elevators seem ancient), but it's very convenient and centrally located.